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When one thinks of Jamaica, the first thing that comes to mind is white sand beaches, pulsating reggae music, and lush green mountains. However, this tiny island has a diverse food scene influenced by the Africans, Indians, Amerindians, Chinese, and European immigrants who have all called this beautiful island their home. The Jamaican food scene is constantly evolving; however, our comprehensive guide covers some tried and true favorites that are sure to please even the most discerning palate. Jamaican Main Dishes Jerked Chicken Jamaica is synonymous with Jerk chicken. But you can also jerk pork, beef, lobster, or even rabbit...

One’s face tells a thousand tales. It is the first thing that one notices about an individual. A face is a gateway to understanding a person as a whole, and hence, its significance cannot be undermined. Like palmistry, face reading astrology or physiognomy is also an ancient art of divination. It may sound vague, but face-reading astrology is a stream that is not only detail-oriented but also extremely telling of one’s inherent personality traits, and luck in matters of heart, health and occupation. The roots of this study date back to the time of the Yellow Emperor (Xuanyuan Huangdi) in...

The following animals are available for adoption at the Summit County Animal Shelter. Call the shelter at 970-668-3230 with questions. The most recent list of animals available for adoption can be found on the shelter’s website. Cats Amos, 1 year 5 months, domestic shorthair, black, neutered male Beluga, 5 years, domestic shorthair, white, neutered male Cinder, 4 years, domestic shorthair, tortoiseshell, spayed female Clowie, 4 years, domestic shorthair, brown tabby, spayed female Gidget, 1 year 5 months, domestic shorthair, calico tabby, spayed female Juniper, 7 months, domestic shorthair, tortoiseshell, spayed female Larsen, 9 weeks, domestic mediumhair, gray tabby, neutered male Lois...

Ed Friendly has a thriving food garden in his Sherman Oaks backyard. It’s a study in what can be done in a small space since he only has around 1,000 square feet in which to grow his crops.  In a brick planter against the back of his house, several blueberry bushes in a brick planter are covered with fruit. They benefit from the morning sun and the reflected heat from the stucco wall against which they grow. Friendly regularly applies azalea fertilizer to the soil to keep it at the low pH that promotes the growth of these acid-loving plants....

A step up from steamed greens: load your steamer basket with sticky rice, pork and prawn balls; steamed aubergine with cashew rayu; and, for pudding, a banana sponge with anise butter syrupIn the kitchen, as in life, there are some things I simply rarely get around to doing, or cooking, or using all that much. So much so, in fact, that I often forget just how satisfying and delicious they can be. Cooking food with steam is a good example: I know I love it, but it sometimes takes a whole steamed meal to remind myself of the fact. Today’s...