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Jamaican Stew Peas with Chicken Foot (No Pork)

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Creamy Jamaican Stew Peas: Made with Freshly Blended Coconut Milk and Chicken Feet The Most Authentic Jamaican Stew Peas: Made with Chicken Foot and Fresh Coconut Milk There is nothing quite like the "gel-up" of a proper pot of Jamaican Stew Peas . While many traditional recipes rely on pigtail for that rich, thick consistency, today I’m sharing my favourite way to achieve that same velvet texture without using any pork at all. By using chicken foot as a natural source of collagen and the game-changing addition of freshly blended coconut milk , you get a bowl of comfort that is incredibly rich, creamy, and 100% pork-free. If you’ve only ever made stew peas with canned coconut milk, you are in for a treat. Grating and blending your own coconut adds a natural sweetness and "oiliness" that elevates this dish to a whole new level. Whether you are looking for a no-pork Jamaican recipe or you just want to master the art of the perfect chicken foot stew, this step-by-ste...
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Jamaica Market Prices January 2026

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The new year brings a sigh of relief for Jamaican households. After the record-breaking "crisis prices" of late 2025 , we are finally seeing a downward trend in the cost of essential vegetables. While the political climate in Jamaica remains divided and some may hesitate to acknowledge any "good news, the reality at the market stalls is clear: your dollar is stretching further this week than it did last month.  Top Price Drops: Vegetables & Greens The most dramatic changes are seen in leafy greens and salad favorites. These prices have tumbled from the highs seen during the October–December 2025 period. Lettuce: Now $200/lb (Massive drop from $1,500–$2,000/lb ). Sweet Pepper : Steadying at $800/lb (Coming down from $1,200–$2,000/lb ). Tomato: Now $300/lb (Was $800–$1,500/lb ). Cucumber: Now $100/lb (Was $400/lb ). Cabbage: Now $300/lb (Was $400–$1,000/lb ). Carrot & Beetroot: Both holding at $300/lb (Down from $700–$800/lb ).  The "Melissa" ...
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Crispy Rack-Roasted Golden Chicken

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  The Secret Oven Hack for Crispy Chicken Without Heavy Sauce Ever wonder why rotisserie chicken has that perfect golden skin, but home-baked chicken often comes out soggy? The secret isn’t in a fancy sauce, it’s airflow . This method uses the oven’s wire rack to let hot air circulate all around the chicken, giving you crispy skin on the top and the underside, without deep-frying or sugary glazes. This is one of my favourite no fuss ways to bake chicken when I want that rotisserie-style look and texture using what I already have at home. Why Use the Oven Rack? Most people bake chicken in a flat pan. The problem? The chicken sits in its own juices, which steams the bottom and prevents it from getting crispy. By placing the chicken directly on the wire rack: Hot air circulates 360 degrees around the meat Fat drips away instead of pooling The skin renders and crisps naturally Chicken Used Leg quarters Chicken breasts with wings attached  Skin on (this is important for crispines...
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