The Tru Jamaica Blog
Stories from the kitchen
Recipes, roots, and real talk about Jamaican food — straight from the Family in East Waco. New posts on the dishes, the culture, and the story behind Tru Jamaica.
Signature Dish
The Story Behind Our Oxtails
September 24, 2026Why Jamaican oxtails take all day, what butter beans have to do with it, and why they’re our #1 seller.
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Food & Culture
What Makes Jerk Chicken Real?
September 17, 2026Real jerk isn’t a sauce shaken on at the end. The marinade, the scotch bonnet and pimento, the fire — here’s the difference.
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Our Story
From Manchester Parish to East Waco
September 10, 2026How Vivia Charles carried her family recipes from the highlands of Jamaica to a kitchen in East Waco, Texas.
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