she says, laughing. Candice’s maternal family is Bajan (from Barbados); her paternal side is Jamaican. “Both sides eat plantain,” says the journalist, “so it would have been there.” ...

pepper and plantain have softened and are nicely browned. Turn the heat down if any of the veg begins to catch or burn. 3. Add the coconut milk and Jamaican-style grains and gently stir to combine.

Consumers are paying significantly less for some fruits and vegetables compared to the high prices that followed Hurricane Beryl last July when the local agriculture sector was devastated by the ...