SEE

Feast your eyes

Feast your eyes on delectable Caribbean cuisine and learn about the tasty dishes that Jamaicans and others cook up in their kitchens. Take a literary journey to Britain or the United Kingdom and see how our relatives abroad keep Caribbean flavours alive.

Learn how to prepare jerk peanut, jerk popcorn and even jerk tofu in the December '08-February '09 issue.

It will send you running for your aprons and cutting board. Jamaican Eats magazine is available in your local bookstores, pharmacies and supermarkets.

$300

TASTE

Say cheese

If you love cheese but not the tangy aftertaste that it sometimes tags along, Country Gold's new pasteurised processed cheese is a must-try.

Processed by the Dairy Industries of Jamaica, it pairs perfectly with Jamaican favourites, bun or bulla. It contains milk, so it's not for the lactose intolerant, but it's healthy and packaged in an airtight bag to ensure freshness.

$173.94 + tax

SMELL

Your 'scents' of style

After a long day at work, indulge your senses and relax your mind with the calming scents of coconut, wild berries or mango, straight from the stovetop, and made here in Jamaica. Just light one up in your kitchen while cooking, as scents are great for blanketing the smell of meat and seasoning.

Scented candles can be bought at your local pharmacies, but to get authentic Jamaican baked mango or coconut-scented varieties, visit Java Decor, 5 South Avenue, Kingston 10.

$800-$1,200

HEAR

Listen to a 'wordy' cause

With a world of video games available, reading tends not be a natural option for kids. Get them in the mood with the children's storybook and CD, Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae Band. This great idea is the first product in the newly launched Reggae Pickney series in Jamaica.

The 15-minute CD has nine catchy songs and features the voice of reggae superstar Shaggy voicing the character Shaggy Parrot. The book is authored by a team of writers led by Jana Bent. Get one today from your local bookstore. Proceeds from sales will benefit the Tatiana McIntosh Scholarship Fund and the Bustamante Hospital for Children.

$1,200

FEEL

Full Marks for indulgence

Pamper your skin with the moisture-rich body selection from the Marks & Spencer floral collection, China Blue. Treat yourself to a relaxing foam bath with its foaming bath cream.

If you are more into showers, try the moisturising shower cream. To top it off, lather with the body lotion to give you that softness your skin craves. Products available at Body Accents, Shop 13, Mall Plaza, Kingston 10.

$1,690 and up