Scotch Bonnets

Pantry Pick: Allspice

2012-01-30T17:26:00.000-08:00

Chef Janet on Sorrel

2012-01-03T14:43:00.000-08:00

Janet's Kitchen: The Scoop on Curry

2011-12-14T17:06:00.000-08:00

JanetsKitchen102911.mov

2011-12-14T05:43:00.000-08:00

Scotch Bonnets Spices Up Dining Scene

2011-05-11T03:51:00.000-07:00

http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011105110301

Featured in Gloucester County Times

2011-03-23T18:25:00.000-07:00

Check out our latest feature, this time in the Gloucester County Times. We've been in the news practically every week since January. Hot!

http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2011/03/medford_eatery_offers_mainstre.html

Grand Opening - Saturday, March 26th

2011-03-08T13:56:00.000-08:00

Join us for a fun and tropical grand opening event! We'll have food, freebies and lots of fun all day long, noon to 10pm on Saturday, March 26th.

Check back for cool Caribbean updates.

Jamaica Comes to Main Street

2011-02-19T18:11:00.000-08:00

Hey foodies.. It's your spicy chef! I've been swamped with the opening of the restaurant. Hard to believe but it's been three weeks! But folks are coming in and we continue to receive great press.

Here's the latest writeup from the Courier Post:

http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011102170356

Happy reading!

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Scotch Bonnets

2011-02-06T18:45:00.001-08:00

Join us for a heated Valentine's Dinner at Scotch Bonnets Restaurant & Catering. We'll start things off with a savory four-course meal. What follows next is up to you!

Click on the link below for additional details or call (609) 654-6006 to make reservations.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152493794805189

Turn up the heat!

Burlington County Times on Restaurant Opening

2011-01-13T10:59:00.000-08:00

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/burlington_county_times/bct_news_details/article/2465/2011/january/13/restaurant-filling-void-with-jamaican-flavor.html

Scotch Bonnets Featured on the Medford Sun Online

2011-01-06T15:22:00.000-08:00

See Scotch Bonnets feature on today's Medford Sun online about our upcoming restaurant open!

http://medford.elauwitmedia.com/2011/01/06/a-new-flavor-is-coming-to-main-street/

Scotch Bonnets Restaurant Coming Soon!!!

2011-01-01T06:09:00.000-08:00

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Happy New Year

2011-01-01T05:52:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years! Wishing you all sunny days in 2011!

New Logo

2010-12-28T06:42:00.000-08:00

Our logo has changed! Actually, just some minor refacing. Check it out!

Happy Holidays

2010-12-20T03:49:00.000-08:00

Friends and Colleagues...

Wishing you peace, joy, and love this season and throughout the New Year!

Happy Holidays

~Chef Janet

Scotch Bonnets Restaurant Opening 2011

2010-12-12T07:55:00.000-08:00

Hello Food Fans! I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season thus far. Some exciting news in the pipeline and I want to share it with my most loyal foodies.

Scotch Bonnets Restaurant & Catering will open its doors February, 2011! That's right! A physical location boasting Jamaica's world-famous cuisine. That means AllSpice, all the time! The restaurant which seats 50, will be located in Medford, New Jersey and will serve both lunch and dinner.

As most of you know, this has been a dream of mine for quite some time so I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have that dream realized.

There's much planning and preparing to do so I will get to it. In the meantime, stay tuned as I will have continuous updates.

Here's wishing, hoping, praying and planning for a spectacular 2011!

~Chef Janet

Gourmet Thanksgiving Rum Cakes

2010-11-02T14:07:00.000-07:00

Have your ordered your signature Chef Janet Holiday Rum Cakes as yet? We have four divine flavors to choose from: Original Rum, Coconut Rum, Citron Rum, and Coffee Rum Cake.

Order here and have a sweet time with Scotch Bonnets!

Holiday Promotion

2010-10-13T05:04:00.000-07:00

See what Scotch Bonnets is offering this holiday season. Click Here!

Time to Book Your Holiday Parties

2010-10-01T01:15:00.000-07:00

It’s Fall which means winter is just around the corner! And with it, the fuss and flurry of the holiday season. Not to worry though! Scotch Bonnets is here to help you ride the holiday sleigh with as few bumps and bounce as possible, unless of course you like a tropical storm or two.

Here’s what we’re offering this season:

~Celebration Catering

Whether you’re entertaining at home or at the office you can enjoy Scotch Bonnets fine foods at all your holiday events. We’ll take care of the planning, the set-up and cleanup and of course the delightful eats in between. To view our online menu visit us at http://scotchbonnets.com/menu.html

Call for customized and American menus.

~Pantry Parties

Holiday cooking classes in the comfort of your own home. What could be better? It’s all about you! Choose the date, time and menu, invite your guests and your Celebrity Chef takes care of the rest.

Classes are $75 per person or book by October 31, 2010 and enjoy these great savings!

SAVE $25 off a class for four

SAVE $50 off a class for six

SAVE $75 off a class of 8 or more… That’s one person for free!!!

~Grateful Gifting

Say thank you with our signature gourmet Rum Cakes. Choose from our Original Rum, Coconut Rum and Citron Rum Cakes. Cakes are nestled in tissue paper inside a decorative gourmet cake box with a Scotch Bonnets note card.

Your clients will appreciate the gesture and delicious piece of heaven inside!

Cakes are $30 (tax included)

To get started or for more information call (856) 986-9132 or visit us online at www.scotchbonnets.com

Remember, Life’s More Fun When You Spice Things Up!

BCT Article 9/8/2010

2010-09-27T18:27:00.000-07:00

Burlington County Times Article from September 8, 2010 on Scotch Bonnets... both Scotch Bonnets!

Citron Rum Cake

2010-09-01T06:25:00.001-07:00

Our new Citron Rum Cake is a zinger! Order yours today!

Hot Topic

2010-09-01T06:08:00.000-07:00

Chatting with the Burlington County Times today about a very hot topic! Stay tuned for details...

Massive Egg Recall

2010-08-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

There is a nationwide recall on eggs. Click on the link for additional details. http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/types/eggs/index.html

Chef Janet Goes Gourmet on FOX

2010-08-13T09:51:00.001-07:00

Chef Janet Gets Saucy on FOX

2010-08-13T09:16:00.000-07:00

Chef Janet Heat Things Up on NBC

2010-08-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

Chef Janet Mixes Things up on NBC

2010-08-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

Chef Janet Mixes Things up on NBC

2010-08-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

Watch Chef Janet on NBC as she stirs things up!

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/shows/10-show/Signature_Summer_Sippers___Savory_Island_Fare_Philadelphia.html

Back on NBC

2010-08-10T17:11:00.000-07:00

Watch Chef Janet on The 10! Show Tomorrow on NBC

Jamaican Independence

2010-08-06T09:43:00.000-07:00

Today Jamaica celebrates its 48th year of freedom. Happy Independence Day Jamaica!

Chef Janet Makes Cool Caribbean Dips on NBC

2010-07-13T12:52:00.000-07:00

Check out these Cool Caribbean dips that your spicy chef whipped up on The 10! Show: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/shows/10-show/98340594.html

Chef Janet on NBC Philadelphia

2010-07-13T10:01:00.000-07:00

Did you catch your spicy chef on The 10! Show this morning? Here's the link to the some cool, Caribbean recipes... http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/shows/10-show/Caribbean-Fiesta-98311864.html

Delicious New Cake

2010-07-12T10:29:00.000-07:00

I know you all love my Classic Rum Cake but there's a new sweetie in the mix... Chef Janet's Coconut Rum Cake. Order yours now!

July Recipe

2010-07-06T02:31:00.000-07:00

Check out this month's free recipe at http://scotchbonnets.com/recipeofthemonth.html

Stay cool!

Happy Fourth

2010-07-04T08:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July!!!

Birthday Month

2010-07-01T07:53:00.001-07:00

Chef Janet is getting into birthday mode. What should I do? Where should I go? How old am I turning? Help, I need a calculator!

Perfect Day for Grilling

2010-07-01T07:47:00.000-07:00

What a way to start the month off! Pleasantly warm, a constant breeze and lots o' sunshine. A perfect day to get your grill on!

Welcome Summer

2010-06-21T02:28:00.000-07:00

It's the first day of summer!!!

Tired Chef

2010-06-13T16:34:00.000-07:00

Chef Janet is exhausted from a two-day DC conference and a backyard graduation BBQ! Whew!

Beery Good Recipe

2010-06-07T16:02:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the legal drinking age in Jamaica is 18? Ya mon!

Get your brew and bite in one tender moment with this month's free online recipe. Go to:

http://scotchbonnets.com/recipeofthemonth.html

Irie!

President-elect of NAWBO-SJ

2010-06-07T03:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday foodies!

Did you hear? I am the new President-elect of the National Association of Women Business Owners of Southern New Jersey (NAWBO-SJ).

Please come and show your support on Thursday, June 24th. Click on the link below for additional details:

http://whoscoming.com/nawbo-sj/AnnualInstallationDinner.html

Hope you can make it!

Summer Kickoff

2010-06-01T11:02:00.001-07:00

It's the first day of June which means summer is just around the corner. How do you plan to kickoff your sunny season?

Happy Memorial Day

2010-05-31T04:12:00.000-07:00

Enjoy your festivities with friends and family as we remember those who served. Happy Memorial Day!

Jamaica News

2010-05-27T01:22:00.000-07:00

Want to know what's going on in Jamaica? Read The Gleaner online at http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/

Classic BBQ Sauce Recipe

2010-05-26T01:02:00.000-07:00

Get your grilling off to a smoking start with this Classic BBQ Sauce recipe.

Classic BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

1 Can Tomato Sauce, 8oz.

1-Cup Dark Brown Sugar

1 Drop Browning

¼ Tsp Nutmeg

¼ Tsp Allspice

1/3 Tsp Salt

¼ Tsp Black Pepper

1-Cup Water

Method

Combine ingredients in medium saucepan.

Reduce for 30 minutes over medium-hi heat. Stir often.

Welcome New Bloggers

2010-05-25T07:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome newbies! Glad to have ya! Are you ready to spice up your Memorial Day holiday?

Recipe of the Month

2010-05-05T17:31:00.000-07:00

Get our FREE monthly recipe online at http://scotchbonnets.com/recipeofthemonth.html

Spice Things Up!

2010-05-05T08:08:00.001-07:00

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

FREE Cooking Demonstration

2010-05-01T18:13:00.000-07:00

Join us at Foster's Homeware for a free cooking demonstration with Chef Janet on May 22nd at 2pm. We have an exciting menu planned for you so be sure to save the date. For more information contact Foster's Homeware at 215-925-0950. See you there!

Free Recipe of the Month

2010-04-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

Click on the link below for a free creamy recipe:

http://scotchbonnets.com/recipeofthemonth.html

Cooking Class

2010-03-02T06:11:00.000-08:00

Our next cooking class is being held at the Kitchen Kapers on March 15th. The menu features Stuffed Whole Roast Fish, Boiled Green Bananas, Yams, Dumplings and Potatoes, plus tropical Fruit Cups and assorted Jamaican Sodas.
To register contact the Kitchen Kapers at (856) 778-7705.

Free Cooking Demo - Jan. 30th

2010-01-12T21:16:00.001-08:00

Don't miss this opportunity to taste some of Scotch Bonnets sumptuous cuisine. Join me at Foster's in Philadelphia on January 30th at 2pm for a free cooking demonstration.
For more information visit Foster's online at http://www.shopfosters.com/store/pages.php?pageid=13.
Spice Things Up!

2010-01-04T07:42:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year! Scotch Bonnets is looking forward to an exciting 2010! Stay tuned...

2009-12-23T19:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays my food friends! Thank You all so much for your continued support and patronage. May God continue to bless each and every one of you.

Here's to a new year filled with peace, love and good food!

All the best this season and throughout. Happy 2010!

NAWBO South Jersey

2009-12-08T19:30:00.001-08:00

Chef Janet is a proud member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-South Jersey), and newly appointed Director of Public Policy.
For more information about NAWBO-SJ or to become a member, visit us online at www.nawbosouthjersey.org.

Chef Janet on Fox-Philadelphia... Again!

2009-11-24T12:56:00.000-08:00

In case you missed it, here I am on Fox-Philadelphia today whipping together an easy-to-make leftover Thanksgiving treat.

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/video/Chef_Janet_Davis_Turkey_Leftovers-11_24_09

Enjoy!

Scotch Bonnets Was a Hit at the Expo

2009-11-15T08:51:00.000-08:00

Start the presses! Our second appearance at the Women's Expo was a tremendous success! OMG! The line at the Scotch Bonnets booth went sideways and back, then wrapped around and continued in the opposite direction. People made their way to the last table in the Cafetorium and waited to try samples of our Brown Stew Chicken, Rice & Peas, Jerk Pork and yes, our signature Rum Cake. And once they did, they kept coming back, and back, and back again. As an added bonus I did a live cooking demonstration and gave out recipe cards. There was pomegranate, pineapple and mango in what turned out to be a crowd-pleasing Stewed Tropical Fruit Medley. So much food, so many people and such a great time. Thanks to all the folks who came out and decided to try something different. Your praises are very much appreciated. Many thanks to my assistant Niki and my little helper - my son Robert. And special thanks to my sister Gaveth and my niece Kayon for stopping by and lending a hand. Hope to see you all next year. Like I always say... Life's More Fun When You Spice Things Up!

Live Chef Demo & Free Tasting

2009-11-11T19:05:00.000-08:00

Live Chef Demo and Free Tasting!!!

Don't miss out on lots of yummy samples of our signature fare this Saturday at the Hartford School in Mount Laurel, NJ.

Scotch Bonnets will be giving away free food including our signature Jamaican Rum Cake, plus two free aprons. To cap it off, Chef Janet will demo a tasty tropical recipe that is easy to make.

So don't miss out on the fun. Come join us at the 3rd Annual Women's Expo at the Hartford School in Mount Laurel. The event runs from 9am - 3pm with over 100 vendors, seminars, live music, free valet parking and more!

Everything will be free so come out and have a great time on us.

See link for more info:

http://www.camdencountywoman.com/articles/140/1/3rd-Annual-Womens-Expo---Saturday-November-14-2009/Page1.html

Spice Things Up!

2009-10-12T17:45:00.000-07:00

Check out this month's free recipe online at www.scotchbonnets.com

Philly Cooking Class 9/16

2009-09-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

Another delightful cooking class at Philly Kitchen Share yet again. This time some of Jamaica's signature dishes including Curry Chicken, Sweet Fried Plantains, Tropical Fruit Punch, along with heapings of Cilantro Spring Rice. Lots of spice and tons of flavor!

2009-09-11T19:49:00.000-07:00

Hi Food Fans... Here's a great way to spend your evening September 16th!

Welcome to Jamaica! w/ Chef Janet

Learn the basics of Jamaican cooking with this introductory hands-on cooking class. You’ll discover the spices and herbs that give Jamaican food it’s world-famous flavor, the history of Jamaican cuisine, and shopping for products locally.

At the end, delight in some of Jamaica’s signature fare from Sweet Plantains and Cilantro Spring Rice to classic Jamaican Curry Chicken. Finish with a tasty Tropical Fruit Punch.

Class is being held at Philly Kitchen Share at 1514 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146.

Spice Things Up!

2009-09-04T05:40:00.000-07:00

Hey food fans... getting ready for a spicy Labor Day weekend? Don't forget to checkout my website at www.scotchbonnets.com for free monthly recipes. This month's delight is a saucy backyard barbecue dish perfect for Summer. And, if you're a newsletter subscriber, remember you have tons of great recipes to choose from. Bring back those BBQ Sauces and Pineapple Salsa, Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Basil Turkey Burgers and more for one last hoorah.

Get out and get cooking.

Remember, Life's More Fun When You Spice Things Up!

2009-09-01T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hello Foodies, Welcome to Scotch Bonnets! Your choice for authentic Jamaican cuisine!

If you love Jamaican food, or just enjoy cooking and eating, then you want to join my blog. I'm Chef Janet, owner and operator of Scotch Bonnets Catering, an off-premise caterer specializing in authentic Jamaican cuisine. I am host of The Pepper Pot, a spicy cooking show on MiND TV. I also teach cooking classes in New Jersey and Philadelphia, and publish a monthly newsletter called All*Spice.

If you would like to learn more about Jamaican cooking then chat with me right here. Or for more information, visit me online at www.scotchbonnets.com. You can also register for the newsletter there.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Spice Things Up!