There is a traditional cassava bread called bammy that is made and sold in communities. This tradition is being resurrected after almost dying out when wheat and white bread was introduced to the island. This threatened the livelihood of cassava farmers. You can read this story and attempts to support bammy's comeback.

In your Jamaica travel, you may want to play bingo! A Bingo game is a great way to pass the time and get to know people in the local community. However, if you want to play bingo at the comfort of your home, you can log on to online bingo websites and come in contact with other bingo players from different parts of the world.

Owen cooks the most wonderful meals, so last visit we asked if we could watch him cook and glean some hints from him. He most gratiously granted our request. This was one of the best cooking lesson vacations!

We recently learned we lost our friend , Dwight, from Jamaica. Dwight was Mokko's friend since they were pickneys, they were neighbors and business partners on the farm. They were like brothers.

In Sunning Hill Community, you experience Jamaican living. You move with a Jamaican rhythm and pace and do as the locals do.

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A rainy day in Sunning Hill, Jamaica does not deter the townsfolk from participating in a community meal cooked on the banks of the local river.

Produced and organized by Strate and chefs Coke Dog and Moshi, they supply a sumptuous meal of rice and peas, brown stew chicken, juice and wine for all.

Manchioneal is a great example of Jamaican culture. It is a small fishing town on the protected Manchioneal Bay just across from Zion Country.

A vibrant market occupies the center of the city, crafts for tourists are mixed in with the vegetable and household goods stalls. If you go all the way to the back if entered from the main square, you will find Port Antonio Craft Market.

Here you will find all hand crafted beautys, carvings, jewelry and embroidery.