August 17: Wish Marcus Garvey a Happy Birthday on this Rastafarian Holiday!
Feature jerk seasoning in your family dinner recipes on Marcus Garvey's birthday! Marcus Garvey was a civil rights leader who supported education efforts and resettlement in Africa. While often controversial as a black separatist, he endorsed pride in African history and culture which helped empower African Americans. Rastafari consider him a religious prophet and recognize his birthday as a spiritual holiday.
Due to Garvey's Jamaican roots, this is a good opportunity to explore the unique style of Jamaican cuisine. A combination of elements from Spanish, British, African, Indian and Chinese techniques, Jamaican food styling offers good flavors and new ways to enjoy seafood and tropical fruit. Popular dishes include fried dumplings, ackee and saltfish (the national dish of Jamaica), and jerk seasoning which works with a variety of meats. Dishfolio food bloggers discovered many options. Enjoy Caribbean flavor on a summer day!
Jamaican oxtail stew
This wonderfully rich Jamaican oxtail stew will warm your soul and your tastebuds.
by ilovemeat
Jamaican Chicken Stew
A simple and easy recipe for Jamaican Chicken Stew using a slow cooker.
by mgodsay
Jamaican Jerk Cranberry Sauce
This cranberry sauce is spiked with rum, blackberries, and jerk spice for a twist on tradition.
by yupitsvegan
Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Mouth-watering Jamaican jerk chicken in a crock pot.
by ThisLifeofBliss
Jamaican jerk chicken
Jamaican jerk chicken with a side of chickpeas in a spicy tomato gravy
by cma0425
Jamaican Pumpkin Soup
A delicious Jamaican pumpkin soup to add to your list of foods that will make you happy and warm this winter season!
by healthiersteps
Jamaican Kool Aid
A refreshing blend of rum, apple, lemon, and grapefruit. Not to mention a bit of port wine while we're at it. Perfect Summer time drink.
by Intoxicology101
Jamaican Rum Pineapple Sauce & Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Jamaican Rum Pineapple Sauce
by Liv Life
