This overview of Jamaica – its geography, its economy, its culture, and its people, and a recipe, too – was prepared by Ida Holmes while an Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management student in the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Introduction
Here are three geographic facts about Jamaica:
1. Jamaica stretches 145 miles (234 km) in length and 50 miles (80 km) in width at the country widest point.
2. Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, has an average high temperature in July of 90°F (32°C) and during January, the capital has an average low of 66°F (19°C).
3. About half of the Jamaican island is over 1000 feet above sea level, and Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica.
3 Serious Facts
Here are three serious facts about Jamaica:
1. During Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the “New World”, in May 1494, he landed on the island and claimed it for Spain.
2. There are 3 counties; Cornwall, Middlesex, and Surrey. These 3 counties are divided into 14 parishes. There are also 2 cities; Kingston (the capital) and Montego Bay.
3. Jamaica lies within a hurricane zone, and its hurricane season runs from June to November.
4. Words such as barbecue, canoe, hurricane, potato and tobacco all derived from the language from the Arawak Indians who were the first colonists of Jamaica.
· 3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Jamaica:
1. Some popular beaches in Jamaica are in Ocho Rios: Turtle Beach and Mallard Beach and Negril: Seven Mile Beach.
2. The national drink of Jamaica is Rum. Jamaica was the world’s first commercial producer of rum.
3. Harry Belefonte called Jamaica the “Island in the Sun.”
· A “Potpourri” Item
Here is an unusual fact (or two or three) about Jamaica:
1. During Christmas time in Jamaica, there is a Junkonoo Celebration. This celebration is when the custom men of Jamaica dress in scary costume and dance in the street.
2. Day time or nighttime at Rick’s Café there are cliff divers that dive into about 7-10 feet of water. The drop is like a two story drop. Anyone can par take in this activity.
Food Information
· Recipe
Ingredients
3 lbs Chicken [cut to preference]
2 Tbsp Ground Allspice
2 Tbsp Dried Thyme (Finely chopped)
1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Ground Sage
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
½ Cup Cooking Oil
½ Cup Soy Sauce
1 Cup White Vinegar
6 Scotch Bonnet Peppers (Finely chopped)
1 Tsp Salt
2 Onions (Finely chopped)
Preparation
The recipe I use for Jamaican Jerk Chicken is online from: http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_jerk_chicken_recipe.html.
· My Kitchen Story
When I first started to cook my recipe, I had all the ingredients and my friend who rarely cooks decided to help out. That was a bad idea! We joked and laughed the whole time and almost forgot we were cooking the chicken. The first batch came out so dry, hard, and under season. We thought it was normal for it to come out this way because “jerk” is a kind of dried meat. I got my boss and another friend to taste also. They said it was dried too. So finally, I went back in the kitchen and made the next batch by myself and tried to exactly measure all the ingredients and it finally came out juicy and crisp. I was happy I finally got it right the second time, but it was a fun experience overall.
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Jamaica: A Recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken,” please email ida.holmes@selu.edu or eyeduh006@yahoo.com.
BIOGRAPHY
David C. Wyld (dwyld.kwu@gmail.com) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/. He also maintains compilations of his student’s publications regarding management concepts (http://toptenmanagement.blogspot.com/), book reviews (http://wyld-about-books.blogspot.com/), international foods (http://wyld-about-food.blogspot.com/).
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Introduction
The name Jamaica comes from the Arawak word Xaymaca, meaning “Land of Wood and Water”. Jamaica was first inhabited by the Arawak Indians prior to 1494. Of the Caribbean islands, Jamaica is the third largest island. The island is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, landscaping, and tremendous view of the blue mountain peaks. There is currently a population of 2.8 million living in Jamaica. Some popular genres of music from Jamaica are Rock, Reggae or Reggaeton. The island’s motto is “Out of Many, One People”.
For my food selection, I have prepared Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Jamaica is known for “jerk”. Jerk is a kind of dried meat or to some known it as beef jerky. This was first known to come from the Cormante tribes in Africa. Jerk made its way to Jamaica when slaves were imported to Jamaica from Africa.
Country Information
· Geographic Facts
For my food selection, I have prepared Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Jamaica is known for “jerk”. Jerk is a kind of dried meat or to some known it as beef jerky. This was first known to come from the Cormante tribes in Africa. Jerk made its way to Jamaica when slaves were imported to Jamaica from Africa.
Country Information
· Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Jamaica:
1. Jamaica stretches 145 miles (234 km) in length and 50 miles (80 km) in width at the country widest point.
2. Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, has an average high temperature in July of 90°F (32°C) and during January, the capital has an average low of 66°F (19°C).
3. About half of the Jamaican island is over 1000 feet above sea level, and Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica.
3 Serious Facts
Here are three serious facts about Jamaica:
1. During Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the “New World”, in May 1494, he landed on the island and claimed it for Spain.
2. There are 3 counties; Cornwall, Middlesex, and Surrey. These 3 counties are divided into 14 parishes. There are also 2 cities; Kingston (the capital) and Montego Bay.
3. Jamaica lies within a hurricane zone, and its hurricane season runs from June to November.
4. Words such as barbecue, canoe, hurricane, potato and tobacco all derived from the language from the Arawak Indians who were the first colonists of Jamaica.
· 3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Jamaica:
1. Some popular beaches in Jamaica are in Ocho Rios: Turtle Beach and Mallard Beach and Negril: Seven Mile Beach.
2. The national drink of Jamaica is Rum. Jamaica was the world’s first commercial producer of rum.
3. Harry Belefonte called Jamaica the “Island in the Sun.”
· A “Potpourri” Item
Here is an unusual fact (or two or three) about Jamaica:
1. During Christmas time in Jamaica, there is a Junkonoo Celebration. This celebration is when the custom men of Jamaica dress in scary costume and dance in the street.
2. Day time or nighttime at Rick’s Café there are cliff divers that dive into about 7-10 feet of water. The drop is like a two story drop. Anyone can par take in this activity.
Food Information
· Recipe
Ingredients
3 lbs Chicken [cut to preference]
2 Tbsp Ground Allspice
2 Tbsp Dried Thyme (Finely chopped)
1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Ground Sage
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
½ Cup Cooking Oil
½ Cup Soy Sauce
1 Cup White Vinegar
6 Scotch Bonnet Peppers (Finely chopped)
1 Tsp Salt
2 Onions (Finely chopped)
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, salt, garlic and sugar.
- Mix all these herbs and spices together well.
- Then, add cooking oil, soy sauce and vinegar. Mix all these together. Add scotch bonnet pepper and onion.
- Mix everything well.
- Add chicken pieces ensuring all pieces are covered with the mixture.
- Let sit for at least an hour for it to marinate.
- After marinating, place on grill and cook until chicken is done.
- Turn and baste each side with the jerk sauce.
The recipe I use for Jamaican Jerk Chicken is online from: http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_jerk_chicken_recipe.html.
· My Kitchen Story
When I first started to cook my recipe, I had all the ingredients and my friend who rarely cooks decided to help out. That was a bad idea! We joked and laughed the whole time and almost forgot we were cooking the chicken. The first batch came out so dry, hard, and under season. We thought it was normal for it to come out this way because “jerk” is a kind of dried meat. I got my boss and another friend to taste also. They said it was dried too. So finally, I went back in the kitchen and made the next batch by myself and tried to exactly measure all the ingredients and it finally came out juicy and crisp. I was happy I finally got it right the second time, but it was a fun experience overall.
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Jamaica: A Recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken,” please email ida.holmes@selu.edu or eyeduh006@yahoo.com.
BIOGRAPHY
David C. Wyld (dwyld.kwu@gmail.com) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/. He also maintains compilations of his student’s publications regarding management concepts (http://toptenmanagement.blogspot.com/), book reviews (http://wyld-about-books.blogspot.com/), international foods (http://wyld-about-food.blogspot.com/).
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If you enjoyed this publication, why not make one of your own with us! Are you a college or university student from anywhere in the world who would be interested in publishing your work in an edited online journal appropriate to your topic? Such a move can help put muscle into your resume and make a great impression on potential employers and graduate schools (and needless to say – and perhaps most importantly in the age in which we live – likely be the first thing that companies/universities view about you when “Googling” you)! If so, we can help you get that first publication for free (and more if you desire)! Visit Wyld Publishing Services (http://wyldpublishingservice.yolasite.com/) for details. We can work with you to publish your quality essays, research articles/papers, reviews, etc. – and even audio and visual media and PowerPoint presentations – given our network of edited publications and relationship with publishers around the world who want to work with you and your work. Contact us today to get your work published at dwyld.kwu@gmail.com.
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