Category: Jamaican food and drink
How to prepare for a Caribbean beach party
Friday, Oct 11, 2013
In the Caribbean, there’s no party like a beach party! We, at Couples Resorts, have special nights during the week where guests can kick off their sandals and dance with the sand between their toes as the sunsets and the stars come out. We keep the rum flowing and the barbecue burning so guests can enjoy delicious cocktails and delectable grills. We do love a brilliant beach bash and we’d love you to come to one of ours.
Classic Caribbean Cuisine at Yes Please
Thursday, Sep 12, 2013
Yes Please restaurant at the newly opened Couples Resorts serves a mouthwatering menu that shows off some traditional Caribbean cooking. The Caribbean island of Barbados is often described as an island that’s sophisticated yet casual, warm and friendly, with a distinct charm that visitors can glimpse from the sun, sea, sand and Barbadian islanders themselves. Barbados is also considered to be a luxurious yet intimate setting for a romantic time away balancing the luxurious with the affordable.
New Sandwiches at Swept Away’s Veggie Bar
Thursday, Sep 5, 2013
Three new sandwiches have been added to the Veggie Bar menu at Couples Swept Away. Now all you need to do is eat them! Are you looking for some new delicious and meat-free treats? Well, if you’re planning a holiday at Couples Swept Away you’re in luck! The Veggie Bar at Couples Swept Away has added not one, not two, but three new sandwiches to their already delicious list of fruit and vegetable foodie delights.
A Guide to Oistins Fish Fry Friday
Thursday, Aug 22, 2013
The tranquil town of Oistins, located on the south coast of Barbados, is a sleepy little fishing town that transforms to a party hub every Friday night for the Oistins Fish Fry. One of the most atmospheric, cultural and rewarding eating experiences on the island, Oistins Fish Fry attracts thousands of local people and visitors. A cluster of beachside shacks fill up with hungry customers to feast on fresh fish – grilled, baked or fried – served with a choice of macaroni pie, rice or coleslaw.
Staff Spotlight: Teresa Clarke – Couples Pastry Chef
Friday, Aug 9, 2013
Teresa Clarke, pastry chef, at Couples Sans Souci, wins top award for her cheesecake creation and shares her recipe on the Couples blog. After weeks of researching the wonderful Caribbean islands you’ve finally booked your romantic Couples holiday of a lifetime. Of course, you’re expecting the very best of everything: luxury rooms, beautiful beaches, pristine pools, and sensuous spas. And of course, a Caribbean holiday at an all-inclusive resort would be incomplete without sumptuous food, excellent drinks and outstanding service.
Little Ochi Seafood Festival
Friday, Jul 5, 2013
Dive into some deep sea delicacies at the Little Ochi Seafood Festival Little Ochi Seafood Festival is a celebration of Jamaican seafood, cooked in a rich variety of culinary styles. It’s held on the beachfront in the small community of Alligator Pond in Little Ochi, on the south coast of Jamaica and is one of the biggest seafood festivals in the Caribbean. The annual event attracts around 6000 people to feast on good food and enjoy the good vibes along with a lot of good people.
Food Awards and Nominations For Couples Resorts
Monday, Jul 1, 2013
Celebrations were in full swing earlier this month for our cookery team at Couples Resorts. It was time for one of Jamaica’s most anticipated food events in the Caribbean calendar – the Jamaica Observer’s Food Awards. Our Corporate Executive Chef, Stefan Spath was honoured as a Master Chef at the festival. Hosted on the grounds of Devon house in Kingston, the annual festival (in it’s 15th year) recognised the excellence in food creation, service and event décor.
5 Foodie Recipes Using Caribbean Rum
Saturday, May 25, 2013
The Caribbean is renowned for creating dishes that tantalise the taste buds, and people flock to the islands to sample the rich variety of Caribbean cuisine. But there’s one flavour in particular that everyone associates with the Caribbean. And that’s rum. Rum’s smooth, sweet flavour makes it a distinctive and timeless drink & and the Caribbean is by far its main producer with more than 80% of the world’s total output coming from there.
Q&A with Stefan Spath, Executive Chef at Couples Resorts
Friday, May 10, 2013
Stefan Spath is the Executive Chef at Couples Resorts. He’s resided in Jamaica since 1999 and fully embraced the island life and his love for fresh and local Caribbean ingredients is clearly demonstrated in the food he creates. We coax him out of the kitchen to talk about spaghetti bolognaise, the creativity of cooking and the underrated vegetable that is pumpkin. What was the first recipe you learned to make as a child?
How to Throw a Caribbean-Style Barbecue
Friday, May 3, 2013
The May Day Bank Holiday is fast approaching, and now that the British weather is behaving itself it’s time to celebrate with a Caribbean-style barbecue. Nobody knows how to party like they do in the Caribbean – after all, the term ‘barbecue’ came from there, as did the methods of barbecuing practised today. So open up those patio doors, break out that grill and throw a BBQ to rival any Bajan bash.