Maxie DaCosta

AJamaicaExperience is a joint venture between two Jamaican brothers, Robin Treston Sr. and Maxie DaCosta Sr. Maxie and his brother hail from Walkerswood St. Ann, Jamaica. He loves sharing authentic recipes that have been passed down for generations in his family. Maxie also enjoys writing about the rich culture and history of Jamaica (and the rest of the Caribbean islands for that matter).

Red Stripe: Get To Know The Best Jamaican Beer

Silhouettes of people partying on a Caribbean beach with Stripe, the best Jamaican beer.

With the no-frills bottle and the forever amusing ‘Hooray Beer’ promotional ads, Red Stripe beer is near impossible not to like. In fact, the best Jamaican beer has been capturing the connoisseur’s interest since they first launched in 1928. However, a label and great marketing campaigns do not tell you much about its taste. Yet, through the decades, this amazing …

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Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish: Get To Know Our National Dish

Ackee and Saltfish, a traditional Jamaican dish made of salt cod and ackee fruit.

When people think of Jamaican cuisine, foods like jerk chicken and beef patties often come to mind. Granted, those are wonderful Jamaican street food dishes. But, they only constitute a fraction of what Jamaican cuisine has to offer. A lively mix of indigenous and immigrant cultures, Jamaican food is a unique blend of influences from European, African, Asian, and Native American …

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