Botanical Roots: Why you should eat gungo peas
As Christmas Day approaches, many Caribbeans will include rice and peas in their Christmas dinner - and those peas will be of varying varieties. However, the gungo pea is much more than just a...
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Botanical Roots: Why you should consume mint
The mint plant is one of the most popular herbs and most developed in the world. It comes in some 25 species and is grown in most tropical countries with minimum care needed. The plant is comm...
Botanical Roots: Why you should eat grapefruit
The grapefruit is a hardy tropical fruit which grows easily and is known to have a range of health benefits despite its sometimes tangy flavour. It is great for juices and has a wide range of uses in ...
Botanical Roots: Why you should eat papayas
The papaya - also known as papaw - is a soft, fleshy fruit that is very healthy to consume. It can be used in a wide variety of culinary ways including in smoothies or as a side dish. The...
Botanical Roots: Why you should eat limes
Limes are a citrus fruit often used to accent flavours in foods. They are a frequently-used ingredient in Caribbean, Mexican, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. They are grown year-round in tr...
Botanical Roots: Why you should eat scotch bonnet peppers
Scotch bonnet peppers carry a sting but they are actually very good for you. The fruit of the pepper plant is used in a variety of ways, especially in the Caribbean where spicy food is preferred. I...
Botanical Roots: Why you should consume sorrel
Sorrel is traditionally consumed around Christmas time and was grown to be reaped in the season but, in recent time, the cash crop is reaped all year round as the demand for the fruit grows. Sorrel...
Botanical Roots: Why you should eat pomegranate
The pomegranate, or punica granatum, is a shrub that produces a red fruit. It is among the healthiest fruits on Earth and is very good for a range of ailments. Cultivated in the Middle Ea...
Botanical Roots: Why you should eat star fruit
Scientifically known as Carambola, the star fruit is a succulent fruit that is popular in most tropical countries. In some parts of the Caribbean, it's also called ‘jimbilin’ and is a fruit bowl st...
Botanical Roots: Why you should eat breadfruit
Breadfruit is a staple in most Caribbean diets. It is enjoyed roasted, boiled and fried in Jamaica with a variety of meals. The fruit tree was brought to the region by British Captain, William...