Go for a visit to Jamaica man, you will be most welcome. I visited Brazil some years ago , one of my best overseas visit ever. One love from a Jamaican in NYC .
This video captures the unparalleled ripeness of Jamaican culture on the faces and voices of the vendors. Denise with her explanations was the star of this one. Lol.
I see those “pears” and I can’t wait to go home..I love my island, in spite of our challenges...those sellers in the market are so polite....very nice...
For Irina! The ortanique is a hybrid of orange and tangerine. So "or-" from orange "tan-" from tangerine and "-ique" from unique. It was developed in Jamaica. Unless someone Jamaican has taken it to another country you will not find it griwung outside Jamaica. The fruit itself may be found in Canada at certain stores seasonally. Arguable the most flavourful citrus there is. Compare size for size and you will find it most juicy as well. Another citrus you can explore is the "ugly fruit".....ugli. l have kept an ugli for three months simply to prove that it can just that long and be still edible. Was also developed in Jamaica and is a cross between grapefruit and Seville orange, which is also a hybrid. Grapefruit, I believe is also not naturally occurring but is a cross between "Shaddock" and orange. Shaddock (which l mow believe is the same "pomello" now sold in North America and, no doubt, elsewhere in the west. was brought from Asia to Jamaica by a ship's captain, one Mr. Shaddock. Because of its size it was too unwieldy so was crossed with orange. The hybrid, grapefruit, was so named because it bears in bunches like grapes. Of course l may be challenged by any who KNOWS differently.
Wow! This is invaluable information! Thank you so much for sharing, I didn't know any of this! I will keep this in mind when doing video on Jamaican fruits and visiting farms!
Irena you did so well in the market conversing with the vendors and making your purchases. Keep up the good work. I'm from Jamaica but you are educating me on what I need to know for when I come back home one day.
tears of joy im thankful for coming across your channel i can tell you been there because i hear the accent in your voice i cant wait to make the journey peace to you and your husband
You did a great job at videoing and shopping, I love the small interviews from the different vendors, can’t wait to see the cooking video from you and Denise
Great video. When visiting jamaica and driving in the countryside I also try and buy from the farmers who have stalls on the roadside. I've had some beautiful pineapple, oranges and papayas. I hope you consider doing a video about the different types of cusine available in jamaica. There was a recent international article describing jamaica cuisine as one of the 8th underrated foodie destination.
Yes, I'm getting ready for the cuisine series - it will be a very exciting journey with a lot of taste, amazing people, history and fun. Does take some time to produce though, but we're getting there!
I just came to see what my Jamaican friend Irina was up to. Love that you supported the local farmers and vendors. I will keep telling people about your channel. Big Up!👊🏿💪🏿💕
Irene, you are more of a Jamaican Girl now! a long, long time ago my father has me selling vegetables and fruits in the market, but I never like it, I just want to go to school.
Great video Irina! I recommended your RUclips to some people interested in visiting Jamaica, so hopefully they'll view your content. I'm Jamaican, and think your point of view is excellent.
I enjoyed your video, loved the respect. I am a Jamaican,retired living in the US and goes home as much as possible,, I shop as I travel. My plus is that I have my vehicle there (1974 VW bus). I live in Mandeville,so if i'm on my way home from Negril or Mobay I will surely see people selling along the way,, i buy fresh fresh sea food from the kids who just speared it,always someone selling breadfruit, mango,pear...and because of my bus,i have become known,i buy from the roadside regularly. Also the fact that I live in a district,neighbours and friends will always drop off a ting,some yellow yam, sweet potato, cooking and rippening bananas,,yu kno ow tings run areddy,,,. The biggest issue with my wife and I living full time a yawd(Jamaica) is the medical,we are military retirees and our medical plan is unique. Otherwise,during our 6 months stay,we make it work.
To ripen your bananas put them with potatoes and or tomatoes. I'm amazed at how genuine the people are. If I could afford it I would seriously consider moving to Jamaica
Irina, I love your video of Jamaica. It is educational and fun. I am living in Canada but I didn't have a good upbringing in Jamaica. It was unpleasant. I did not know much about Jamaica either but watching your videos of Jamaica; made me irie and proud. That was something i never felt before. Thank you . God bless
I enjoyed going to the Downtown Kingston market called Carnation Market. The largest ground provision and green produce Market in the English speaking Caribbean. Irina Sugar Apple Pineapple is the best and sweetest Pineapple you will ever eat. It so sweet and juicy its sinfully good. Next time buy that one its the big one you video taped when the lady had them on display for the video. Carnation Market is relatively affordable and you can find the melting pot of different peoples from all the parishes with their local goods. You therefore will get more variety of local grown produce than anywhere else in the island. This market is so rich with activitues, fruits and uncooked/cooked foods. Its a rich scenery and if you are not use to it then you maybe amazed by it all. I love it because you get best fresh and local produce and the prices are good. Prices will vary so you must check out different Stalls for prices. While you may not see mangoes where you shop but you would more likely to see Mangoes and others produce that are seasonal in this market. You must go on days when its not crowded as you correctly said in your video, but the earlier the better. I so prefer the Market goods to supermarket because they are naturally matured to my liking. I enjoy meeting and chatting with Market people and often get lots of information. You can't live in Jamaica and not support local farmers and markets. Thanks for this video, a walk down memory lane. As usual Irina please keep safe and Walk Good. Bless up.
Wonderful video, seems this market is smaller and tamer then coronation market with its vast hecticness. All i need now is Irina making a red peas soup video then we know she "gwan wid tings."
I love your video. I'm a African American woman my husband is from Jamaica. I'm still learning Patois and getting use to everything. I love Jamaica but, I still have so much to see. I have meant some really nice ppl so far. My husband teaches me about different foods and teach him about American food and culture as well.
It was nice asking if they want to be video tape first. I estimate the prices are 3-4 times higher on average than central Connecticut where I live, but was some deals too. Got to shop smart
It is lovely to see Jamaica on your videos ! I am also from Ukraine and I have been to Jamaica 2 times, the people there are beautiful and so kind !!! Beautiful videos !
Thank you. For Highlighting the importance of living in 🇯🇲!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also Dealing with the pandemic and its economy. I really like this. Maybe you can contact the the Minister of Tourism and share some of your great videos for their future promotion. "Much Respect"
The sweet yam is good after you cook it and put a little butter on it and mix it in. Because it's soft it can get mushy in the water so don't cut it up peel it and boil whole. The other hard yam peel and cut before boiling. Wash off the slimy stuff after you peel yams. Don't eat all the yam the same time or day. Make soft vegetables with those carbs. They can constipate you. Love this video.
Watching from Upstate New York. Great videos!! Love this one especially ❤ Trelawney mi born and grow. Also home of the Fastest man, Honorable Usain Bolt.
Ms. Irina, you were very close to my residence in Falmouth. The Falmouth Market is 3 minutes drive away from where I live :-) And you are right when you say there aren't much people at the market due to the pandemic. Before the pandemic the Falmouth Market was much more crowded. But bear in mind that it still gets a good crowd very early in the morning due to the fact that there is a curfew time for when the market need to be closed. So many do their shopping at the Falmouth market between 7am - 11am and that is when you will see it crowded.
I love to support local farmers even if some items like carrots are a bit more expensive but the quality is so much better..... Potatoes or Irish potatoes as jacans call them are always expensive from I was a boy!! I will come see you when I come to 🇯🇲 Irena!!! You are doing a great job
Falmouth Market mi Market. i know all these people in the video. i love your videos. i binged watched them all. a little tip ants power works wonders! got rid of all mine. differently i 100% agree on your top beaches from the beach video. i would love to see a top rivers video! i can recommend a few that i’m sure you haven’t heard of! i’m obsessed with jamaican just like you. big up!
Hello Irina, we are fans of your show. Being originally from British Guiana (Guyana) South America, I may have a solution to your ant problems re: food. Place the foodstuff in a basket (container) and hang from ceiling or post with a long hook. The trick is, coat the long part of the hook with vaseline ; voila - ants can not get to the basket.
@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Hi Irina and hubby, this may sound 'self evident' ; but when you eat your fruits, eat the less sweets firstly and then progress to the sweeter fruits. You would be amazed how many people in the tropics do not do this and complain that the fruit is bitter. To my experience ripe papaya, mangoes and pineapple are very sweet , eat these lastly if you are also eating less sweet fruits. It is just chemistry and it's reaction with our tastebuds. Also; you can eat green mangoes; peel and dip in a mixture of salt and pepper sauce (to ketchup consistency). Nice when you are having alcoholic drinks or not. Take care and be safe . Re: basket, you can use a decorative chain from the hardware store, Vaseline a bit (high end) and cut to desired height so you do not have to reach / as to your desire height.
Great video as always Irena. Living in Kingston, I can't say I'm a fan of shopping in the market. Two words; too crowded. I don't like crowds, and being caught by the rain while down town is a nightmare, especially when wearing slippers. You're well prepared though, car and a strong man! I'll have to try that out next time. You and your family stay safe now and I look forward to your next video.
Ms Irina, big up yourself n thanks for showing Jamaica in a positive manner. So happy to hear St. Elizabeth (South West, I guess) as the source of many of the food in the market. 🇯🇲💯😁
Thank you! Always a pleasure and yes, I've heard A LOT of good things about St.Elizabeth as the capital of agriculture in Jamaica! I will be doing a video devoted to this at some point next year!
@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE St. Elizabeth is known as the "bread basket" of Jamaica. But; there's so much more nice attributes of St. E. - gentle, kindhearted people; people who like to work; pretty ladies who can "duh something - wash white n cook!" LOL
Irina I can see that you are no stranger we're good food concern because health is your wealth and you guys select your dinner provision perfectly .. last but not least I hope the food"s importers of Jamaica take your wisely advice that they could get much much more affordable potatoes from the Ukraine and Irina it would be really nice if you could do a video about which countries and the type of foods that Jamaica could do trading with to let the hard to get food prices more affordable for the general consumers ... another great video and its really nice watching you shopping locally in Jamaica ... thank you 👁👁 😊☺😄👍🔥🔥
Thank you so much! And yes, I'm trying to put a few things together, maybe will need help from JAMPRO, who also work on the trading goals to make things more affordable to Jamaicans. There are 3 main reasons why prices are so high: 1. Lack of competition among importers. 2. High custom fees for products that aren't produced in Jamaica 3. Logistics Jamaica still has very close relations with Western Europe, resulting in very expensive goods, while more affordable goods from places like Northern Africa, Middle East or Eastern Europe hardly ever make it here...
Just beautiful. Thank you sis for showing off our beautiful island 💛💚🖤 by the way I would ❤ to collaborate with you to do the cooking... showcase our delicious organic dishes.
I love your channel. Like the way you ask the origin of the food and your interaction with the vendors. I've learnt a lot from watching your channel, they are very knowledgeable. I am hoping to spend some time at your airbnb on my next trip. Bless
Irina cooking the Gungo peas is the same as cooking the red kidney beans and rice... as for the bammy, it can be frozen until needed Best to look around and get prices first as vendor prices can vary Dasheen and sweet yam is great with mackerel or corned pork. ..... the leaf from the dasheen plant is Taro, which my Mom used to use to make pepperpot soup
I like that you ask permission first before you film...very polite and respectful....kudos to you....
Irie knows how to get along with Jamaicans.
She's very respectful that's why
@@eileenwatt8283 Respect... It cannot be bought. One either have it or they don't. Irina has nuff. Love her.
She's absolutely intelligent and respectful!🙂👍🏽
The lady who explained how to.prepare each piece of produce needs a cooking show!!! Or if you could convince her to cook her dishes on the channel!
I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷 and I love to watch videos of Jamaica 🇯🇲. My dream is travel to Jamaica and stay for a month at least.
Go for a visit to Jamaica man, you will be most welcome. I visited Brazil some years ago , one of my best overseas visit ever. One love from a Jamaican in NYC .
LOL. Careful, some people visit Jamaica... and never leave. Or, they go home and turn around right away back to Jamaica!
Ruby Morrison yes it’s a serious problem! farrin a call mi but mi nuh want guh back!
The lady with the curly pony tail was so sweet and informing.
Her produce was over priced though, but yes she's full of info.
This video captures the unparalleled ripeness of Jamaican culture on the faces and voices of the vendors. Denise with her explanations was the star of this one. Lol.
Yes, I totally agree! I hope she would find the time to give me a cooking lesson at some point! 🙏
You have made me sooooo homesick! I cried just seeing my beautiful Jamaican vendors at the market selling wholesome and nutritious food!
Big up to all the ladies and mothers that sell in the markets.
She is officially a yardie. She understands and picking on the Jamaican patois.
Said this about Swaggy Pan Di Island latest bake video. I think Irina and Swaggy would make an epic link up.
cucumbah :-)
Yeees. Im swiss and tried it but its really hard 😅
@@angelinapatt5589 It's all about relaxing all pronunciation muscles while speaking.
She's an expat 🤦🏿♂️
I see those “pears” and I can’t wait to go home..I love my island, in spite of our challenges...those sellers in the market are so polite....very nice...
Hi Irina, thank you for treating the local people and culture with respect. Great video as usual!
That is such a true statement!
Nuff respect for that instead of invading their privacy
Would you expect any different, she is a guest in their country!
Of course! What is not to respect about ppl that produce and sell theur own food.
Only sorry she went when the prices were high
Thank You for promoting local farmers and traders. Very impressed.
Hope u do the cooking video with the lady from 13:37. She is truly jamaican in every way, surely would enjoy watching u 2 cook some jamaican dishes.
I second that
True she needs to get in contact with her and do it fr.
I've come to know that this is going to be good before watching. I'm here for it!
No, but Irie, me like how you sound man lol. Likkle patios sounding-ish here n there lol. Another great video 😁
I can hear the patwa coming out a little bit. Practice it more and more in public, soon you will be fluent. I will subscribe.
For Irina! The ortanique is a hybrid of orange and tangerine. So "or-" from orange "tan-" from tangerine and "-ique" from unique. It was developed in Jamaica. Unless someone Jamaican has taken it to another country you will not find it griwung outside Jamaica. The fruit itself may be found in Canada at certain stores seasonally. Arguable the most flavourful citrus there is. Compare size for size and you will find it most juicy as well.
Another citrus you can explore is the "ugly fruit".....ugli. l have kept an ugli for three months simply to prove that it can just that long and be still edible. Was also developed in Jamaica and is a cross between grapefruit and Seville orange, which is also a hybrid. Grapefruit, I believe is also not naturally occurring but is a cross between "Shaddock" and orange. Shaddock (which l mow believe is the same "pomello" now sold in North America and, no doubt, elsewhere in the west. was brought from Asia to Jamaica by a ship's captain, one Mr. Shaddock. Because of its size it was too unwieldy so was crossed with orange. The hybrid, grapefruit, was so named because it bears in bunches like grapes.
Of course l may be challenged by any who KNOWS differently.
Wow! This is invaluable information! Thank you so much for sharing, I didn't know any of this! I will keep this in mind when doing video on Jamaican fruits and visiting farms!
Have a question for you Like to see you interview your husband and kids About living in Jamaica
The children are camera-shy. This is understandable. I hate the camera too lol
Not a bad idea but Irine husband seems private plus she may not want to put her kids on camera. They need their privacy.
Someone already asked that and she said the kids or her husband don't wanna be on the media/RUclips they're very private..
I like the Vendor Denise...she’s a good sales person....
Yes! She is and very professional and knowledgeable.
Irena you did so well in the market conversing with the vendors and making your purchases. Keep up the good work. I'm from Jamaica but you are educating me on what I need to know for when I come back home one day.
I love your interaction with the vendors 👍🏽❤️... kinda hear a pinch of the Jamaican accent coming out 🇯🇲.... Great video 📸 #moreplease
I realise You get best customer service in the market. I find them to be polite and efficient
tears of joy im thankful for coming across your channel i can tell you been there because i hear the accent in your voice i cant wait to make the journey peace to you and your husband
Finally I found you Irene....a woman my age doing videos for people my age who are relocating. ❤
Love the Falmouth market. Love my people, them friendly and accomodating. Learn nuff Irina good video as always.
You did a great job at videoing and shopping, I love the small interviews from the different vendors, can’t wait to see the cooking video from you and Denise
Yes! Would love to see the cooking video.
i’m waiting on that too!
Also my mom boil the ginger and pineapple skin to make a nice drink and I think she adds sugar. Those okra's were huge! Lol
Oooh never heard it. Nice!
Outstanding job! This was informative and respectfully done. . . Jamaica is so much more than beaches, ganja, and rastas.
Lol
Hi Irina, I love the respect you showed to the vendors. Keep up the wonderful work. Stay blessed!
You did well ,
My next holiday in jamaica I would love to stay at your AiR B&B 🇬🇧🇯🇲🇬🇭
Where is the Airbnb?
Im a British Jamaican.thanks for the information.Your great.
Great video. When visiting jamaica and driving in the countryside I also try and buy from the farmers who have stalls on the roadside. I've had some beautiful pineapple, oranges and papayas. I hope you consider doing a video about the different types of cusine available in jamaica. There was a recent international article describing jamaica cuisine as one of the 8th underrated foodie destination.
Yes, I'm getting ready for the cuisine series - it will be a very exciting journey with a lot of taste, amazing people, history and fun. Does take some time to produce though, but we're getting there!
Looking forward to it 😆
You now have a Jamaican accent😊.
Good for you for making an effort to be a part of our community.
Lol I like the positiveness of your video about the island we all share
I love you, love your videos and thank you a million supporting our farmers. You're an amazing person
Inna real life
I admire that you buy locally produced product
Everything fresh i miss Jamaica
I just came to see what my Jamaican friend Irina was up to. Love that you supported the local farmers and vendors. I will keep telling people about your channel. Big Up!👊🏿💪🏿💕
Jamaicans people are great. And I love the way you show them in a good light. The respect you have for the culture is great.
Watching from Vancouver and loving it. My home parish. I'm from Bounty Hall. Respect to you Irina and Jamaica as always.
Irene, you are more of a Jamaican Girl now! a long, long time ago my father has me selling vegetables and fruits in the market, but I never like it, I just want to go to school.
Great video Irina! I recommended your RUclips to some people interested in visiting Jamaica, so hopefully they'll view your content. I'm Jamaican, and think your point of view is excellent.
The honey bananas look like ladyfingers bananas we have here in Hawaii. They look very similar to apple bananas
I can hear a little Jamaican accent when you speak, you are catching on to the patois fast. You are special one.
I enjoyed your video, loved the respect. I am a Jamaican,retired living in the US and goes home as much as possible,, I shop as I travel. My plus is that I have my vehicle there (1974 VW bus). I live in Mandeville,so if i'm on my way home from Negril or Mobay I will surely see people selling along the way,, i buy fresh fresh sea food from the kids who just speared it,always someone selling breadfruit, mango,pear...and because of my bus,i have become known,i buy from the roadside regularly. Also the fact that I live in a district,neighbours and friends will always drop off a ting,some yellow yam, sweet potato, cooking and rippening bananas,,yu kno ow tings run areddy,,,. The biggest issue with my wife and I living full time a yawd(Jamaica) is the medical,we are military retirees and our medical plan is unique. Otherwise,during our 6 months stay,we make it work.
This was very informative and a great blog. Thanks from 🇨🇦
You go irina i hear your little jamaican accent coming out😁😁👍.
I heard it too
To ripen your bananas put them with potatoes and or tomatoes. I'm amazed at how genuine the people are. If I could afford it I would seriously consider moving to Jamaica
Yeah man, me hear some Jamaican style coming from you Irena...
Love your channel Irie. For an imported "yaardie" you doing Jamaica proud. Enjoy your ortanique orange they are the sweetest and the best
Irina, I love your video of Jamaica. It is educational and fun. I am living in Canada but I didn't have a good upbringing in Jamaica. It was unpleasant. I did not know much about Jamaica either but watching your videos of Jamaica; made me irie and proud. That was something i never felt before. Thank you . God bless
Thank you for sharing this! When was the last time you visited Jamaica?
I enjoyed going to the Downtown Kingston market called Carnation Market. The largest ground provision and green produce Market in the English speaking Caribbean. Irina Sugar Apple Pineapple is the best and sweetest Pineapple you will ever eat. It so sweet and juicy its sinfully good. Next time buy that one its the big one you video taped when the lady had them on display for the video.
Carnation Market is relatively affordable and you can find the melting pot of different peoples from all the parishes with their local goods. You therefore will get more variety of local grown produce than anywhere else in the island.
This market is so rich with activitues, fruits and uncooked/cooked foods. Its a rich scenery and if you are not use to it then you maybe amazed by it all.
I love it because you get best fresh and local produce and the prices are good. Prices will vary so you must check out different Stalls for prices. While you may not see mangoes where you shop but you would more likely to see Mangoes and others produce that are seasonal in this market.
You must go on days when its not crowded as you correctly said in your video, but the earlier the better.
I so prefer the Market goods to supermarket because they are naturally matured to my liking. I enjoy meeting and chatting with Market people and often get lots of information.
You can't live in Jamaica and not support local farmers and markets.
Thanks for this video, a walk down memory lane. As usual Irina please keep safe and Walk Good. Bless up.
Wonderful video, seems this market is smaller and tamer then coronation market with its vast hecticness.
All i need now is Irina making a red peas soup video then we know she "gwan wid tings."
It’s a new market and they build it small in comparison to the former one. They had to move the market due to the shipping pier.
I love your video. I'm a African American woman my husband is from Jamaica. I'm still learning Patois and getting use to everything. I love Jamaica but, I still have so much to see. I have meant some really nice ppl so far. My husband teaches me about different foods and teach him about American food and culture as well.
Love this video and enjoyed how you were promoting local businesses and the business owners. Awesome video
It was nice asking if they want to be video tape first. I estimate the prices are 3-4 times higher on average than central Connecticut where I live, but was some deals too. Got to shop smart
Yes Man!!!!
How can you compare Connecticut to jamaica price, jamaican currency is different.
It is lovely to see Jamaica on your videos ! I am also from Ukraine and I have been to Jamaica 2 times, the people there are beautiful and so kind !!! Beautiful videos !
Yes irie. Market place is the best place to shopping fresh food your will live longer
New subscriber here. Watching from Barbados🇧🇧
love how polite and friendly you are xo
I like this video it's was fun to c u in the Market
This is Jamaica 🇯🇲,, love it 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Thank you.
For Highlighting the importance of living in 🇯🇲!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also Dealing with the pandemic and its economy. I really like this. Maybe you can contact the the Minister of Tourism and share some of your great videos for their future promotion.
"Much Respect"
Good day Irena, very nice to see you in the market place supporting the locals.
The sweet yam is good after you cook it and put a little butter on it and mix it in. Because it's soft it can get mushy in the water so don't cut it up peel it and boil whole. The other hard yam peel and cut before boiling. Wash off the slimy stuff after you peel yams. Don't eat all the yam the same time or day. Make soft vegetables with those carbs. They can constipate you. Love this video.
Thank you so much, I'm literally taking notes!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Irie for taking the time to do this video.
You did well mingling with the locals. Much love to you and hubby,,,
I like it when she says Yea mon! lol Bless you :)
Glad to see you living in Jamaica 🇯🇲. Stay blessed we love you
Oh I just love going to the market places in Jamaica
Watching from Upstate New York. Great videos!! Love this one especially ❤ Trelawney mi born and grow. Also home of the Fastest man, Honorable Usain Bolt.
Thanks, that was a needed video. It is especially helpful to me as I am planning on visiting JA in Feb 21.
Your needs to go to cury in Kingston the best one love irie
Tienen de todo ahí. Que maravilla por Dios.
Awesome video! It is great to support the local vendors by shopping in the market where you get good quality fresh fruits and vegetables.
Jamaica has a bright future
Love the local market video. Ginger is very economical in the market, i just bought ginger in the States for $4.00 a pound
who that is pricy in the States and Canada.
Ms. Irina, you were very close to my residence in Falmouth. The Falmouth Market is 3 minutes drive away from where I live :-)
And you are right when you say there aren't much people at the market due to the pandemic. Before the pandemic the Falmouth Market was much more crowded. But bear in mind that it still gets a good crowd very early in the morning due to the fact that there is a curfew time for when the market need to be closed. So many do their shopping at the Falmouth market between 7am - 11am and that is when you will see it crowded.
I love to support local farmers even if some items like carrots are a bit more expensive but the quality is so much better..... Potatoes or Irish potatoes as jacans call them are always expensive from I was a boy!! I will come see you when I come to 🇯🇲 Irena!!! You are doing a great job
Me too; n I support roadside vendors; bcuz they sell small quantities, so I think their food would be fresher.
Falmouth Market mi Market. i know all these people in the video. i love your videos. i binged watched them all. a little tip ants power works wonders! got rid of all mine. differently i 100% agree on your top beaches from the beach video.
i would love to see a top rivers video! i can recommend a few that i’m sure you haven’t heard of! i’m obsessed with jamaican just like you. big up!
Thanks Irie for showing us how to shop at a market place and support the local farmers, bless up
Thanks Iriena for being informative and sharing your love for Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤
Hello Irina, we are fans of your show. Being originally from British Guiana (Guyana) South America, I may have a solution to your ant problems re: food. Place the foodstuff in a basket (container) and hang from ceiling or post with a long hook. The trick is, coat the long part of the hook with vaseline ; voila - ants can not get to the basket.
This tip is amazing! Thank you so much! Will try it for sure! 👍👍👍
@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Hi Irina and hubby, this may sound 'self evident' ; but when you eat your fruits, eat the less sweets firstly and then progress to the sweeter fruits. You would be amazed how many people in the tropics do not do this and complain that the fruit is bitter. To my experience ripe papaya, mangoes and pineapple are very sweet , eat these lastly if you are also eating less sweet fruits. It is just chemistry and it's reaction with our tastebuds. Also; you can eat green mangoes; peel and dip in a mixture of salt and pepper sauce (to ketchup consistency). Nice when you are having alcoholic drinks or not. Take care and be safe . Re: basket, you can use a decorative chain from the hardware store, Vaseline a bit (high end) and cut to desired height so you do not have to reach / as to your desire height.
Love the video as usual🤗 Would luv to see your daily home routine❤️
I enjoyed watching. So informative.
Great video as always Irena. Living in Kingston, I can't say I'm a fan of shopping in the market. Two words; too crowded. I don't like crowds, and being caught by the rain while down town is a nightmare, especially when wearing slippers. You're well prepared though, car and a strong man! I'll have to try that out next time. You and your family stay safe now and I look forward to your next video.
Ms Irina, big up yourself n thanks for showing Jamaica in a positive manner. So happy to hear St. Elizabeth (South West, I guess) as the source of many of the food in the market. 🇯🇲💯😁
Thank you! Always a pleasure and yes, I've heard A LOT of good things about St.Elizabeth as the capital of agriculture in Jamaica! I will be doing a video devoted to this at some point next year!
@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE St. Elizabeth is known as the "bread basket" of Jamaica. But; there's so much more nice attributes of St. E. - gentle, kindhearted people; people who like to work; pretty ladies who can "duh something - wash white n cook!" LOL
Hey *Irina* I've got a grocery list for you next time. You are really good at haggle the prices for sure 👍
Irina I can see that you are no stranger we're good food concern because health is your wealth and you guys select your dinner provision perfectly .. last but not least I hope the food"s importers of Jamaica take your wisely advice that they could get much much more affordable potatoes from the Ukraine and Irina it would be really nice if you could do a video about which countries and the type of foods that Jamaica could do trading with to let the hard to get food prices more affordable for the general consumers ... another great video and its really nice watching you shopping locally in Jamaica ... thank you 👁👁 😊☺😄👍🔥🔥
Thank you so much! And yes, I'm trying to put a few things together, maybe will need help from JAMPRO, who also work on the trading goals to make things more affordable to Jamaicans. There are 3 main reasons why prices are so high:
1. Lack of competition among importers.
2. High custom fees for products that aren't produced in Jamaica
3. Logistics
Jamaica still has very close relations with Western Europe, resulting in very expensive goods, while more affordable goods from places like Northern Africa, Middle East or Eastern Europe hardly ever make it here...
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Just beautiful. Thank you sis for showing off our beautiful island 💛💚🖤 by the way I would ❤ to collaborate with you to do the cooking... showcase our delicious organic dishes.
Thank you! About cooking - YES PLEASE! This would be absolutely fantastic! Do you have my whatsapp? I'll send you a DM in instagram!
@powertoolfreak IKR... it would be awesomeness.... and trust me I know how to throw it down in the kitchen.
@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE to be honest market is really expensive in Spanish Town because of the droughts
I go to Brownstown Market, they are competitive. Nice video as per usual Irie!
Irie I really enjoy your videos...it makes me long for home...keep up the good work....
You are amazing. Im soo happy you like my Country. Keep up the good work. You ans swaggy should get together and do a video.
I love your channel. Like the way you ask the origin of the food and your interaction with the vendors. I've learnt a lot from watching your channel, they are very knowledgeable. I am hoping to spend some time at your airbnb on my next trip. Bless
I guess your English is really good. Another nice street level video.
Irina cooking the Gungo peas is the same as cooking the red kidney beans and rice... as for the bammy, it can be frozen until needed
Best to look around and get prices first as vendor prices can vary
Dasheen and sweet yam is great with mackerel or corned pork. ..... the leaf from the dasheen plant is Taro, which my Mom used to use to make pepperpot soup
Thank you so much for the tips! This is always appreciated, I'm learning a lot from our team of subscribers 🥰👍👍👍
Irena welcome to my home town love the video amazing wish i was there to met you face to face keep up the amazing job.
Irina I hope some of our people take a page out of your book, by supporting our local farmers by buying Jamaican foods.
This is such a great idea. Thank You for showcasing the market and the wonderful folks who work there trying to make a living.
Another interesting video Irene, as always.
Thank you airing for the amazing videos! Yes, I would definitely like to see more farmers market hauls. Blessings
I’m a music college student 👩🎓 in America and this video really inspired me to not be afraid 😱 of other countries You did a great 👍 job