Beware of this food label SCAM
From Josh & Joel BioTrust Nutrition When it comes to food labels, manufacturers are very good at finding the loopholes in labeling laws and requirements, and subsequently very good at pulling the wool over YOUR eyes. One such loophole is…
“Stand on the airstrip, wave your hands in the air and the pilot will pick you up”
By Kevin Pilley From The Irish Times Hammock-swinging, conch-blowing and other adventures on the Turks and Caicos islands The hammock as a holiday pastime is something that I have not been able to properly master or fully grasp. But there…
iNews Briefs
Digicel responds to the proposed acquisition of Columbus International by Cable & Wireless Thursday 6th November 2014 – Kingston, Jamaica. Digicel notes today’s public announcement in relation to the proposed acquisition of Columbus International Inc. (“Columbus”) by Cable and Wireless…
Nettle Soup
By Elise Bauer From Simply Recipes You never forget your first encounter with stinging nettles. I was about 6 years old on a trail in Griffith Park in Los Angeles with my parents. My hand brushed against a plant alongside…
Paul Wedgewood takes Scots cuisine to Caribbean
From Edinburgh Evening News With sun-kissed beaches and blue skies overhead, gently swaying palm trees and crashing surf, chef Paul Wedgwood could hardly have been further from the typically rain-spattered Royal Mile and his busy restaurant. He’d arrived at the…
12 gorgeous and tedious country themed wedding styles
By awais239 from olwomen Wedding ceremony is a union of people and wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. When you start your wedding planning, there is so much to take into…
USA rejects petition to list Queen Conch as endangered species
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has congratulated member states after a US government review of the status of the Queen Conch keeps the region’s conch fishery alive. The review follows a petition to have the Queen Conch listed as…
Culinary Carving: Willy Tuz has a special talent for turning fruit into masterpieces
By Dave Buchanan from GJ Sentinel Like a medium waiting for divine intervention from a higher spirit, Willy Tuz has magic in his hands. Not literally — maybe — but the way Willy Tuz wields a small carving knife, turning…
Consumers turning to one-stop-shop stores rather than traditional grocery stores
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist When I was growing up, my mom would do our family’s grocery shopping at several different stores. She’d purchase fresh produce at one, meat at another and non-perishable items like cleaning supplies at another. Today,…
How to make coconut milk at home
Cooking lessons from the Kitchn I use coconut milk often and liberally in my kitchen. Its exotic flavor packs quite a punch and enhances a myriad of dishes — from soups and stews to curries and baked goods. I also…