A dish consisting of mixed meat stewed with capers, olives, raisins and prunes, wrapped in cornmeal, then wrapped in banana or plantain leaves and boiled.

A small green fruit resembling grapes both in individual appearance, and the fact that it grows in bunches. Some fruit become tinged with red or purple as they ripen. The fruits can be quite sweet, but tend to have a salty astringent taste, particularly when not fully ripe. The plants grow in areas close to the sea.

A historical maroon village, located in the hills of St. Elizabeth Parish in Jamaica, consolidated by a treaty in 1739. It is located in one of the two areas where runaway slaves settled, originally with the Tainos, isolated enough to be safe first from the Spanish and then later from the British. The town of Accompong was named after the Maroon leader Accompong, who was the brother of a number of other Maroon leaders: Quao, Cuffy, Cudjoe, and Nanny, from an Ashanti family

The frigate birds are part of a family related to pelicans. They are known for their distinctive shape while flying, and their bright red throat pouches

Flour that is sold with a small amount of cornmeal mixed in. The ratio of flour to cornmeal is usually suitable for fried or boiled dumplings.

The Southern House Wren, (Troglodytes aedon), is a very small songbird of the wren family, Troglodytidae. House Wren species occurs from Canada to southernmost South America, and is thus the most widely distributed bird in the Americas. All subspecies have blackish barring to the wings and tail, and some also to the flanks. All subspecies show a faint eye-ring and eyebrow and have a long, thin bill with a blackish upper mandible, and a black-tipped yellowish or pale grey lower mandible. The legs are pinkish or grey. The short tail is typically held cocked. This bird's rich bubbly song is commonly heard during the nesting season but rarely afterwards. There is marked geographical variation in its song, though somewhat more gradual than in the birds' outward appearance which can strikingly differ e.g. on neighboring islands in the Caribbean. Birds from far north and south of the species' range nonetheless have songs that differ markedly.

The Southern House Wren, (Troglodytes aedon), is a very small songbird of the wren family, Troglodytidae. House Wren species occurs from Canada to southernmost South America, and is thus the most widely distributed bird in the Americas. All subspecies have blackish barring to the wings and tail, and some also to the flanks. All subspecies show a faint eye-ring and eyebrow and have a long, thin bill with a blackish upper mandible, and a black-tipped yellowish or pale grey lower mandible. The legs are pinkish or grey. The short tail is typically held cocked. This bird's rich bubbly song is commonly heard during the nesting season but rarely afterwards. There is marked geographical variation in its song, though somewhat more gradual than in the birds' outward appearance which can strikingly differ e.g. on neighboring islands in the Caribbean. Birds from far north and south of the species' range nonetheless have songs that differ markedly.

A dark spicy sweet bread typically made with raisins and fruits. It is commonly eaten with cheese. In Jamaica, they are especially popular during the Easter season.

A heavy pot made from cast iron, or sometimes aluminium. The pots usually have rounded bottoms, and are popular because they distribute heat evenly and relatively slowly.

A heavy pot made from cast iron, or sometimes aluminium. The pots usually have rounded bottoms, and are popular because they distribute heat evenly and relatively slowly.

Coir; The coarse fibres found between the shell and outer husk of a coconut. The fibres are used to make mats, brushes, mulch, cheap bedding and insulation.

The Montserrat Oriole is a medium sized black and yellow "New World Oriole" that is native to the island of Montserrat and is that territory's national bird.

A pastry filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and then fried. The dough consists of flour, water, salt, baking powder and if necessary some saffron for color. Seasonings and ingredients used in the mashed potatoes include salt, pepper, onion, cumin, garlic, occasionally green seasoning, and bandanya. The pastries are cut open before serving and garnished with a chutneys, pepper, or other sauces.

Roselle (hibiscus sabdariffa) is a member of the hibiscus, okra and cotton family. This annual herb grows erect and is sparsely branched. The stems are green or red, with green leaves and the calyxes and three to five lobed and red when matured. Sorrel is acidic and has a flavour similar to the cranberry. The leaves and flowers are edible.

The edible fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree native to Mexico, Cuba, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. The flesh of the fruit consists of an edible, white pulp, some fiber, and a core of indigestible, black seeds. The sweet pulp is used to make juice, as well as candies, sorbets, and ice cream flavorings.

The edible fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree native to Mexico, Cuba, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. The flesh of the fruit consists of an edible, white pulp, some fiber, and a core of indigestible, black seeds. The sweet pulp is used to make juice, as well as candies, sorbets, and ice cream flavorings.

Refers to the fruit of Dipteryx odorata (commonly known as "cumaru" or "kumaru") which is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, that is native to the Orinoco region of northern South America. Its seeds are known as tonka beans. They are black and wrinkled and have a smooth, brown interior. Their fragrance is reminiscent of vanilla, almonds, cinnamon, and cloves.

Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante GBE, National Hero of Jamaica (24 February 1884 - 6 August 1977). A Jamaican politician, labour leader, and founder of the Jamaica Labour Party.

Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante GBE, National Hero of Jamaica (24 February 1884 - 6 August 1977). A Jamaican politician, labour leader, and founder of the Jamaica Labour Party.

Bothrops atrox; A South American venomous pit viper species. This species is very dangerous and is the cause of more human fatalities than any reptile in the Americas.

Bothrops atrox; A South American venomous pit viper species. This species is very dangerous and is the cause of more human fatalities than any reptile in the Americas.

Bothrops atrox; A South American venomous pit viper species. This species is very dangerous and is the cause of more human fatalities than any reptile in the Americas.

Bothrops atrox; A South American venomous pit viper species. This species is very dangerous and is the cause of more human fatalities than any reptile in the Americas.

A thick rich soup made from red kidney beans, salted meat, vegetables and ground provisions, coconut, and dumplings. Ital or vegetarian versions omit the meat.

The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

A term use to describe two people who are rarely seen without each other. This term is derived from the relationship one's bottom (batty) has with their chair (bench).

A term use to describe two people who are rarely seen without each other. This term is derived from the relationship one's bottom (batty) has with their chair (bench).

A cushion placed on top of the head by those who carry loads on their head. The cushion is often made of cloth or plant material such as leaves.

Acanthurus coeruleus otherwise known as the blue tang is a species of food fish belonging to the surgeonfish family. It can grow up to 39 centimetres (15 in) long.

A dish made from rice and peas or beans. Red kidney beans and gungo are commonly used. The dish is typically prepared with coconut milk and lots of seasoning.

A dish made from rice and peas or beans. Red kidney beans and gungo are commonly used. The dish is typically prepared with coconut milk and lots of seasoning.

A dish made from rice and peas or beans. Red kidney beans and gungo are commonly used. The dish is typically prepared with coconut milk and lots of seasoning.

A dish made from rice and peas or beans. Red kidney beans and gungo are commonly used. The dish is typically prepared with coconut milk and lots of seasoning.

Term used to describe cooked jacks (fish) given to men, especially from the mainland (Grenada) by women from the sister-isle (Carriacou) to "tie" them into a romantic relationship.

Fruit of the Bactris gasipaes which is a species of palm native to the tropical forests of South and Central America. The fruit is a drupe with edible pulp surrounding the single seed, 4–6 cm long and 3–5 cm broad. The rind (epicarp) of the fruit can be red, yellow, or orange when the fruit is ripe, depending on the variety of the palm.

The fruit and tree of Averrhoa bilimbi. A relative of the carambola or star fruit, the tree produces an edible, green, five pomed, cucumber like fruit.

The fruit and tree of Averrhoa bilimbi. A relative of the carambola or star fruit, the tree produces an edible, green, five pomed, cucumber like fruit.