Cost of Living in Jamaica. Grocery Shopping at Local Market.

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @thrudysmith777
    @thrudysmith777 4 года назад +109

    I like that you ask permission first before you film...very polite and respectful....kudos to you....

    • @eileenwatt8283
      @eileenwatt8283 4 года назад +10

      Irie knows how to get along with Jamaicans.

    • @giniolamy
      @giniolamy 4 года назад +8

      She's very respectful that's why

    • @patriciabarnes7034
      @patriciabarnes7034 3 года назад +6

      @@eileenwatt8283 Respect... It cannot be bought. One either have it or they don't. Irina has nuff. Love her.

    • @Lifestylewithjada
      @Lifestylewithjada 3 года назад +5

      She's absolutely intelligent and respectful!🙂👍🏽

  • @simonalyneenderz3247
    @simonalyneenderz3247 3 года назад +36

    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!

  • @rasczak959
    @rasczak959 4 года назад +55

    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.

    • @johnl6838
      @johnl6838 4 года назад +16

      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 .

    • @originalfoxylady4520
      @originalfoxylady4520 4 года назад +20

      LOL. Careful, some people visit Jamaica... and never leave. Or, they go home and turn around right away back to Jamaica!

    • @dabest133
      @dabest133 4 года назад +9

      Ruby Morrison yes it’s a serious problem! farrin a call mi but mi nuh want guh back!

  • @MsKeys28
    @MsKeys28 4 года назад +54

    The lady with the curly pony tail was so sweet and informing.

    • @patriciabarnes7034
      @patriciabarnes7034 3 года назад

      Her produce was over priced though, but yes she's full of info.

  • @kevonrose4455
    @kevonrose4455 4 года назад +34

    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.

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +9

      Yes, I totally agree! I hope she would find the time to give me a cooking lesson at some point! 🙏

  • @napturallyyours70
    @napturallyyours70 4 года назад +18

    You have made me sooooo homesick! I cried just seeing my beautiful Jamaican vendors at the market selling wholesome and nutritious food!

  • @iamisaidi
    @iamisaidi 4 года назад +35

    Big up to all the ladies and mothers that sell in the markets.

  • @yardie4636
    @yardie4636 4 года назад +101

    She is officially a yardie. She understands and picking on the Jamaican patois.

    • @foodsnbeveragesbyblaek
      @foodsnbeveragesbyblaek 4 года назад +5

      Said this about Swaggy Pan Di Island latest bake video. I think Irina and Swaggy would make an epic link up.

    • @jackolantern7342
      @jackolantern7342 3 года назад +3

      cucumbah :-)

    • @angelinapatt5589
      @angelinapatt5589 3 года назад +1

      Yeees. Im swiss and tried it but its really hard 😅

    • @jackolantern7342
      @jackolantern7342 3 года назад +1

      @@angelinapatt5589 It's all about relaxing all pronunciation muscles while speaking.

    • @GAZAMAN93X
      @GAZAMAN93X 3 года назад +1

      She's an expat 🤦🏿‍♂️

  • @thrudysmith777
    @thrudysmith777 4 года назад +37

    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...

  • @ericdorman9353
    @ericdorman9353 4 года назад +59

    Hi Irina, thank you for treating the local people and culture with respect. Great video as usual!

    • @napturallyyours70
      @napturallyyours70 4 года назад +5

      That is such a true statement!

    • @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY
      @ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY 4 года назад +1

      Nuff respect for that instead of invading their privacy

    • @hotstepper8420
      @hotstepper8420 4 года назад +1

      Would you expect any different, she is a guest in their country!

    • @angelinapatt5589
      @angelinapatt5589 3 года назад +1

      Of course! What is not to respect about ppl that produce and sell theur own food.

    • @nicholimushenkov519
      @nicholimushenkov519 3 года назад

      Only sorry she went when the prices were high

  • @pgpratt9007
    @pgpratt9007 4 года назад +25

    Thank You for promoting local farmers and traders. Very impressed.

  • @kyafikaloo7268
    @kyafikaloo7268 4 года назад +40

    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.

  • @nia4087
    @nia4087 4 года назад +41

    I've come to know that this is going to be good before watching. I'm here for it!

  • @ashes876
    @ashes876 4 года назад +33

    No, but Irie, me like how you sound man lol. Likkle patios sounding-ish here n there lol. Another great video 😁

  • @johnl6838
    @johnl6838 4 года назад +25

    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.

  • @herontait7263
    @herontait7263 4 года назад +20

    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.

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +2

      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!

  • @Dave-lx6jp
    @Dave-lx6jp 4 года назад +32

    Have a question for you Like to see you interview your husband and kids About living in Jamaica

    • @jamdawgutube
      @jamdawgutube 4 года назад

      The children are camera-shy. This is understandable. I hate the camera too lol

    • @eileenwatt8283
      @eileenwatt8283 3 года назад

      Not a bad idea but Irine husband seems private plus she may not want to put her kids on camera. They need their privacy.

    • @Lifestylewithjada
      @Lifestylewithjada 3 года назад

      Someone already asked that and she said the kids or her husband don't wanna be on the media/RUclips they're very private..

  • @thrudysmith777
    @thrudysmith777 4 года назад +26

    I like the Vendor Denise...she’s a good sales person....

    • @napturallyyours70
      @napturallyyours70 4 года назад +10

      Yes! She is and very professional and knowledgeable.

  • @jacquelinecrosdale7255
    @jacquelinecrosdale7255 3 года назад +14

    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.

  • @4surecovergirl
    @4surecovergirl 4 года назад +21

    I love your interaction with the vendors 👍🏽❤️... kinda hear a pinch of the Jamaican accent coming out 🇯🇲.... Great video 📸 #moreplease

  • @Bashmentshi
    @Bashmentshi 4 года назад +13

    I realise You get best customer service in the market. I find them to be polite and efficient

  • @arnanderson6821
    @arnanderson6821 2 года назад +2

    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

  • @oliwoodnorth2371
    @oliwoodnorth2371 3 года назад +5

    Finally I found you Irene....a woman my age doing videos for people my age who are relocating. ❤

  • @Jamaicalandofthefree
    @Jamaicalandofthefree 4 года назад +21

    Love the Falmouth market. Love my people, them friendly and accomodating. Learn nuff Irina good video as always.

  • @sir.7421
    @sir.7421 4 года назад +27

    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

    • @8chocolatecandy
      @8chocolatecandy 4 года назад +3

      Yes! Would love to see the cooking video.

    • @dabest133
      @dabest133 4 года назад +2

      i’m waiting on that too!

  • @mayday4529
    @mayday4529 4 года назад +14

    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

  • @ligarowe3300
    @ligarowe3300 4 года назад +11

    Outstanding job! This was informative and respectfully done. . . Jamaica is so much more than beaches, ganja, and rastas.

  • @karenrainford9192
    @karenrainford9192 4 года назад +6

    Hi Irina, I love the respect you showed to the vendors. Keep up the wonderful work. Stay blessed!

  • @petersimpson487
    @petersimpson487 4 года назад +15

    You did well ,
    My next holiday in jamaica I would love to stay at your AiR B&B 🇬🇧🇯🇲🇬🇭

  • @leecentbrown6404
    @leecentbrown6404 3 года назад +3

    Im a British Jamaican.thanks for the information.Your great.

  • @normalegister3786
    @normalegister3786 4 года назад +12

    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.

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +2

      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!

    • @normalegister3786
      @normalegister3786 4 года назад

      Looking forward to it 😆

  • @evonjemison708
    @evonjemison708 4 года назад +7

    You now have a Jamaican accent😊.
    Good for you for making an effort to be a part of our community.

  • @justtime2670
    @justtime2670 4 года назад +12

    Lol I like the positiveness of your video about the island we all share

  • @nicholimushenkov519
    @nicholimushenkov519 3 года назад +2

    I love you, love your videos and thank you a million supporting our farmers. You're an amazing person

  • @winstoncaarons4657
    @winstoncaarons4657 4 года назад +14

    I admire that you buy locally produced product

  • @j-cultureEnt
    @j-cultureEnt 4 года назад +9

    Everything fresh i miss Jamaica

  • @peleb22
    @peleb22 4 года назад +7

    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!👊🏿💪🏿💕

  • @sheisroyal78
    @sheisroyal78 4 года назад +12

    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.

  • @garryp.8451
    @garryp.8451 4 года назад +9

    Watching from Vancouver and loving it. My home parish. I'm from Bounty Hall. Respect to you Irina and Jamaica as always.

  • @NHohn
    @NHohn 4 года назад +6

    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.

  • @BebeStellas
    @BebeStellas 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @jahmallajaima
    @jahmallajaima 4 года назад +9

    The honey bananas look like ladyfingers bananas we have here in Hawaii. They look very similar to apple bananas

  • @jkengineeringarchitecture.
    @jkengineeringarchitecture. 4 года назад +3

    I can hear a little Jamaican accent when you speak, you are catching on to the patois fast. You are special one.

  • @pectonhjones1855
    @pectonhjones1855 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @juliettaylor41
    @juliettaylor41 4 года назад +8

    This was very informative and a great blog. Thanks from 🇨🇦

  • @jimmywhitely6648
    @jimmywhitely6648 4 года назад +23

    You go irina i hear your little jamaican accent coming out😁😁👍.

  • @jimbond7992
    @jimbond7992 3 года назад +2

    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

  • @harmonsalmon3313lfj
    @harmonsalmon3313lfj 4 года назад +6

    Yeah man, me hear some Jamaican style coming from you Irena...

  • @ft5391
    @ft5391 4 года назад +6

    Love your channel Irie. For an imported "yaardie" you doing Jamaica proud. Enjoy your ortanique orange they are the sweetest and the best

  • @sophiareinbergs8730
    @sophiareinbergs8730 4 года назад +2

    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

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +2

      Thank you for sharing this! When was the last time you visited Jamaica?

  • @viviennedavis-campbell3289
    @viviennedavis-campbell3289 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @ShadowHane
    @ShadowHane 4 года назад +7

    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."

    • @noreensamuels8638
      @noreensamuels8638 4 года назад +4

      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.

  • @GenuinelyMarie
    @GenuinelyMarie 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @mathildap.7705
    @mathildap.7705 2 года назад +1

    Love this video and enjoyed how you were promoting local businesses and the business owners. Awesome video

  • @Aaron.Davis56
    @Aaron.Davis56 4 года назад +7

    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

    • @g.m.5395
      @g.m.5395 3 года назад

      Yes Man!!!!

    • @pinkbanton4383
      @pinkbanton4383 3 года назад

      How can you compare Connecticut to jamaica price, jamaican currency is different.

  • @anyawanasz2952
    @anyawanasz2952 4 года назад +1

    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 !

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 4 года назад +5

    Yes irie. Market place is the best place to shopping fresh food your will live longer

  • @danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057
    @danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057 4 года назад +2

    New subscriber here. Watching from Barbados🇧🇧

  • @lolamaven3971
    @lolamaven3971 3 года назад +3

    love how polite and friendly you are xo

  • @Dave-lx6jp
    @Dave-lx6jp 4 года назад +6

    I like this video it's was fun to c u in the Market

  • @lionheadlionhead7849
    @lionheadlionhead7849 4 года назад +6

    This is Jamaica 🇯🇲,, love it 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @pfaa8953
    @pfaa8953 4 года назад +2

    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"

  • @gloriarobinson1869
    @gloriarobinson1869 4 года назад +4

    Good day Irena, very nice to see you in the market place supporting the locals.

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 4 года назад +3

    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.

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, I'm literally taking notes!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bombastic3717
    @bombastic3717 4 года назад +2

    Thanks Irie for taking the time to do this video.
    You did well mingling with the locals. Much love to you and hubby,,,

  • @Faith-D.
    @Faith-D. 3 года назад +2

    I like it when she says Yea mon! lol Bless you :)

  • @theinsidetrader580
    @theinsidetrader580 4 года назад +2

    Glad to see you living in Jamaica 🇯🇲. Stay blessed we love you

  • @tori2427
    @tori2427 4 года назад +4

    Oh I just love going to the market places in Jamaica

  • @HowWeSeeIt7xy
    @HowWeSeeIt7xy 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @barbaradiouri6508
    @barbaradiouri6508 4 года назад +3

    Thanks, that was a needed video. It is especially helpful to me as I am planning on visiting JA in Feb 21.

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909
    @hutchinsonjohnson2909 4 года назад +6

    Your needs to go to cury in Kingston the best one love irie

  • @soniaburkerendon2370
    @soniaburkerendon2370 4 года назад +6

    Tienen de todo ahí. Que maravilla por Dios.

  • @CIRCLEOF4TRESS
    @CIRCLEOF4TRESS 4 года назад +3

    Awesome video! It is great to support the local vendors by shopping in the market where you get good quality fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • @lesstalk9287
    @lesstalk9287 4 года назад +4

    Jamaica has a bright future

  • @noblegirl1991
    @noblegirl1991 4 года назад +4

    Love the local market video. Ginger is very economical in the market, i just bought ginger in the States for $4.00 a pound

    • @Grogu-485
      @Grogu-485 4 года назад +1

      who that is pricy in the States and Canada.

  • @KarimDMan
    @KarimDMan 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @craiggarrickfr4fgz877
    @craiggarrickfr4fgz877 4 года назад +2

    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

    • @originalfoxylady4520
      @originalfoxylady4520 4 года назад +1

      Me too; n I support roadside vendors; bcuz they sell small quantities, so I think their food would be fresher.

  • @dabest133
    @dabest133 4 года назад +3

    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!

  • @viragravesande6920
    @viragravesande6920 4 года назад +2

    Thanks Irie for showing us how to shop at a market place and support the local farmers, bless up

  • @NEENOB
    @NEENOB 4 года назад +3

    Thanks Iriena for being informative and sharing your love for Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤

  • @agopiechand
    @agopiechand 4 года назад +2

    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
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +2

      This tip is amazing! Thank you so much! Will try it for sure! 👍👍👍

    • @agopiechand
      @agopiechand 4 года назад +2

      @@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.

  • @lorrainepatterson
    @lorrainepatterson 4 года назад +5

    Love the video as usual🤗 Would luv to see your daily home routine❤️

  • @sherrildavis3017
    @sherrildavis3017 4 года назад +5

    I enjoyed watching. So informative.

  • @gizzellemcleish1837
    @gizzellemcleish1837 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @originalfoxylady4520
    @originalfoxylady4520 4 года назад +4

    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. 🇯🇲💯😁

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +3

      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!

    • @originalfoxylady4520
      @originalfoxylady4520 4 года назад +3

      @@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

  • @kingnaldo4058
    @kingnaldo4058 4 года назад +3

    Hey *Irina* I've got a grocery list for you next time. You are really good at haggle the prices for sure 👍

  • @jahnamejah7539
    @jahnamejah7539 4 года назад +5

    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 👁👁 😊☺😄👍🔥🔥

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +6

      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...

    • @elizabethhall1527
      @elizabethhall1527 4 года назад +1

      @@JAMAICAWITHIRIE p

  • @TheEchoingPen
    @TheEchoingPen 4 года назад +5

    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.

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +3

      Thank you! About cooking - YES PLEASE! This would be absolutely fantastic! Do you have my whatsapp? I'll send you a DM in instagram!

    • @TheEchoingPen
      @TheEchoingPen 4 года назад

      @powertoolfreak IKR... it would be awesomeness.... and trust me I know how to throw it down in the kitchen.

    • @BORED3404
      @BORED3404 4 года назад

      @@JAMAICAWITHIRIE to be honest market is really expensive in Spanish Town because of the droughts

  • @joeymcfloey2467
    @joeymcfloey2467 4 года назад +3

    I go to Brownstown Market, they are competitive. Nice video as per usual Irie!

  • @andrewwilliams8136
    @andrewwilliams8136 4 года назад +3

    Irie I really enjoy your videos...it makes me long for home...keep up the good work....

  • @dcbb6865
    @dcbb6865 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @dulciehutchinson5913
    @dulciehutchinson5913 4 года назад +2

    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

  • @Aaron.Davis56
    @Aaron.Davis56 4 года назад +5

    I guess your English is really good. Another nice street level video.

  • @karenr3355
    @karenr3355 4 года назад +2

    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

    • @JAMAICAWITHIRIE
      @JAMAICAWITHIRIE  4 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for the tips! This is always appreciated, I'm learning a lot from our team of subscribers 🥰👍👍👍

  • @alexjohnson8209
    @alexjohnson8209 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @michellereid3691
    @michellereid3691 3 года назад +1

    Irina I hope some of our people take a page out of your book, by supporting our local farmers by buying Jamaican foods.

  • @carolt2198
    @carolt2198 4 года назад +1

    This is such a great idea. Thank You for showcasing the market and the wonderful folks who work there trying to make a living.

  • @emeraldgold4289
    @emeraldgold4289 4 года назад +4

    Another interesting video Irene, as always.

  • @MissRawlicious
    @MissRawlicious 4 года назад +3

    Thank you airing for the amazing videos! Yes, I would definitely like to see more farmers market hauls. Blessings

  • @simonesnell4518
    @simonesnell4518 2 года назад

    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