Jamaican Archives - Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog https://www.nmgastronome.com/?cat=4518 Follow the Culinary Ruminations of New Mexico's Sesquipedalian Sybarite. 1,434 Restaurant Reviews, More Than 14,400 Visitor Comments...And Counting! Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:37:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 5142377 Island Vibes Cuisine – Albuquerque, New Mexico https://www.nmgastronome.com/?p=68891&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=island-vibes-cuisine-albuquerque-new-mexico https://www.nmgastronome.com/?p=68891#respond Sat, 30 Nov 2024 06:02:00 +0000 https://www.nmgastronome.com/?p=68891 “Come on JamaicaIn Jamaica all dayDancing with your darlingDo Jamaica jerk-off that way Come on JamaicaEverybody sayWe’re all happy in JamaicaDo Jamaica jerk-off that way.” ~Jamaica Jerk Off by Elton John On the surface, Elton John’s 1973 hit Jamaica Jerk Off seems to be about “enjoying yourself by yourself” while in Jamaica.    That’s the way many of us interpret it.  It can also be interpreted as an ode to the joys of goofing off in a tropical island location.  Lyrics seem to indicate the flamboyant troubadour was indeed expressing his appreciation for the island’s pulsating energy. As a culinary observer, I prefer to believe the playful tune is about leaving off just a bit of Jamaican jerk seasoning to…

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