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Sunday, July 27, 2014

For the Love of Pasta


For a wheat allergic pasta lover in the Kingston Metropolitan Region (KMR), shopping for pasta no longer needs to be an online import-it-yourself affair. Over the past few months, several KMR based supermarkets have been expanding their pasta selection to include pastas from corn, tapioca, rice and other non-wheat sources.

We have been able to find brands like Glutino and Felicia on the shelves at Lee's Food Fair, Hi-Lo Supermarket, Mega Mart, CPJ and Sovereign Supermarket. Shell types, variety of shell types and prices vary by store. These pasta brands are easy to cook and, just like the common wheat based pasta, to cook it, you just add water, salt (optional) and boil it for a few minutes.

Thursday, July 03, 2014

They make THOSE in Jamaica?

Roll, roll, roll, push, push, push. Nothing new here, nothing new here, wait...hold on (reverses a step or two), did I just see a label that says wheat free? Ooo a new product!


Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Tying The Knot in Jamaica: Hey Mr. DJ

"The best wedding I have ever been to!" "Fun!" 
"I want a wedding like that when it's my turn to get married!" 
"Oh gosh, I wish my wedding had been this good!"


Entertainment - that is what makes a wedding enjoyable and fun. A wedding can be beautiful, lovely, gorgeous, romantic, extravagant yet be a real yawn. Guests sit counting the seconds till they are able to leave without being deemed an early exiter. An unforgettable wedding is one that has well timed and placed entertainment. One that turns a cocktail hour, a reception or an after party into a true celebration of a beautiful union. After all the planning, spending and preparing, having a really good time is what makes it even more rewarding and wonderful an experience. It feels good to have guests deem your wedding as one of the best, if not the best, they have attended. Big J Entertainment is ready to provide brides and grooms with amazing service that will add to making your wedding a wonderfully entertaining experience. Big J Entertainment comes highly recommended as the customer service is amazing. The level of professionalism is exceptional. Jason Stewart of Big J Entertainment consistently provides follow-up services that will keep a bride and groom to be assured of his unfaltering commitment to provide them with amazing entertainment.

A few advantages of having musical entertainment
  • Music is a powerful form of entertainment; it allows you to set the mood by the tone of your song selection...upbeat, romantic, intimate, cheerful.
  • Dedication songs may even be used to replace toasts and lengthy speeches...for many people sitting through all those toasts - toasts to the parents, toasts to the bridesmaids, toasts to the groomsmen, toasts to the cake? - can be a boring affair similar to sitting through a dull lecture.
  • Another advantage to dedication songs is that you can minimize the occurrence of unsavoury roast toasts that might set a bad tone for the honeymoon.
  • Awesome photographic opportunity to get candid shots of everyone dancing.


Contact Information: 
  • Telephone: 876-434-8648, 876-332-0736
  • Email: bigjentertainment876@gmail.com
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  • Instagram: @bigjentertainment
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Contract Requirements:
Down payment – For a client to secure an event date, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. The balance is due 5 days before the event date. For hire on short notice i.e. less than two week notice, they require full payment to secure your event. 
Time period of contact for hire – It is preferable that a client makes contact as early as possible. This is because of their philosophy that “great planning equals great event”.
Locations of operations –  Big J Entertainment provides professional DJ services throughout the 14 parishes of Jamaica. Also, they are able to serve clients in the USA and Canada. 



Summary of wedding package offerings:
  • Professional digital sound system set up with top quality equipment.
  • Illuminated DJ booth that fits into your décor (clients have the option of choosing the colour  of the lights used).
  • Free Cordless Microphone for Master of Ceremony. 
  • Customized playlist as per the bride and groom’s request.
  • Experienced professional wedding DJ, appropriately attired for a wedding reception.
  • Cocktail and dinner music as per request e.g. Instrumentals, classical, souls etc.
  • Unlimited email and phone support.
  • Event Planning with time lines to prevent errors.
  • Up to 3 free face to face consultation meetings and free site inspection.
  • Attendance at your rehearsals ensuring all parties involved in executing your wedding are in sync.
  • Assistance with song selection for special moments such as: bridal party’s entrance, first dance, bride and father dance etc.
  • Unlimited dance music to create the ultimate party experience.
  • Party all night as there are no time limits unless otherwise outlined in the contract.