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Truth be told, you have Jamaica to thank for many of your beloved Caribbean recipes: Oxtail, Jerk Chicken, Escovitch Fish, and so many others. The island’s impact over the dessert industry is no different! From sweet potato pudding to banana bread, Jamaican desserts incorporate flavour from all over. Especially with their more innovative fruit-based recipes! For example, using cocktails for Pina Colada Rum Cake or ‘spicy’ ginger in their native...

Globally, Easter is a time to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jamaicans see it no differently.  If you’re on the island in mid-April, you’ll likely see bits of evidence that Easter celebrations are underway: Children flying their kites, doing egg hunts, and visiting the local beaches.  Much like any other holiday, Easter has its fair share of treats dedicated solely to it. In this blog post, we’ll explore some...

What makes rum cake so infamous? For starters, rum cakes are the lovechild of something sweet and something strong, blending sugary tastes with the potency of alcohol—specifically, rum. Whether you’re in the mood for old fashioned coconut rum cake or pina colada cake with rum, Aunt Agnes Cakes should be on your radar.  Since 2021, Aunt Agnes Cakes has worked with centuries-old recipes passed down from Aunt Agnes herself: A...

Let’s face the music: Jamaica is more than any ordinary next vacation spot. Even after putting its energetic locals and white sand beaches aside, there are still countless other reasons why Jamaica landed on your radar! The island is bustling with unique rum blends, newsworthy seafood recipes, plus some of the most delectable desserts you’ll ever have.  But, you already knew that—you plan on visiting soon, after all! Do you...