Anthea McGibbon

The following remaining articles (#23-28) are a continuation of the Learn HOW TO the Jamaican way Part 1 series in our TIPS! section. The articles give practical advice on handling varied challenges from cultural to financial, when staying on Jamaican soil. They are sourced from the Caribbean’s leading newspaper, The Gleaner’s new feature, Anthea McGibbon’s ‘How to …’ series, an instruction guide giving practical advice on fixing many of those pesky problems that pop up – without paying an arm and a leg. Seize on info from Jamaica’s industry experts and become a veritable Mr or Mrs Fix-it.

22. HOW TO: Caring for clay

JAMAICANS WHO appreciate beautiful art often collect clay ware as exquisite pieces of decor for their homes and businesses. Artwork also has functionality, such as vases, flower pots, cups, mugs and plates.
However, vases and flower pots, because of their porosity, often sweat overnight as the water soaks into the clay.
Today, Philip Supersad and David Pinto, expert ceramists for more than 25 years, share tips on how to buy and care clay ware, pottery or other ceramic craft items. Read more at Caring for clay ware

23. HOW TO: cut costs, improve productivity

WITH RECESSION weighing heavily on the world, businesses are fast downsizing, while others scramble to cut costs and save to survive.
Business whiz Craig Butler shares just a few tips from a long list on how to cut costs and increase productivity in these challenging times. Read more at How to cut costs, improve productivity

24. HOW TO: Dine the Japanese way

JAMAICANS fascinated with chopsticks occasionally stop by to dine at a Japanese restaurant. Japan, of course, is highly noted for its refined etiquette, and the attendants are highly mannerable.

Sayonara to fears about oriental dining. Nepal-born Santa B. Thapa has been preparing Japanese meals for 19 years and shares tips on dining Japanese.
Read more at Easy peasey Japanesey

25. HOW TO: Sushi – Do-it-yourself tips from Japanese chef

SOME JAMAICANS SHRINK away at the thought of eating raw fish but developing an appetite for fine cuisine is easier than one might think. Today, staff at the Cocoro Japanese restaurant tell us how to make sushi and share dining dos and don’ts. Read more at Sushi: Do-it-yourself tips from Japanese chef

26. HOW TO: Mix your favourite drinks

The Terra Nova legend. - Photos by Peta-Gaye Clachar/Gleaner's staff photographer

One of the greatest gifts you may give your palate is a tall glass of your favourite beverage, chilled to your liking.
Terra Nova Hotel’s head bartender, Martin Grace, with over 10 years’ experience, tells us how to make three common favourites – the mojito, Piña colada, and the Terra Nova legend.
1. Making the mojito
Read more at Mix your favourite drinks

 
27. HOW TO: Jazz up your website art, Getting interactive with online photo galleries
 
You’ve created a website and, needless to say, you want to jazz it up, making it so attractive to keep your readers addicted. You don’t want a totally animated site, perhaps because you are on a restrictive budget, or you just want to keep things simple by just adding a unique gallery.

Many sites and developers offer ways to create flashy sites, not unique albums for the site. Tangled in the World Wide Web are so many ways to show off your photos, especially with popular sites such as YouTube.com, Photobucket, even Kodak. But, you want more than just a slide show or a photo album, and with far more creativity.

Read more at Jazz up your website art

28. HOW TO: Boost your Internet presence at no cost

The strain on personal budgets, especially since the onset of the recession, has forced many persons to employ a site template in building a website. For others, it is a matter of skill, or the lack of it, or even time restrictions that drive one to rely on templates. Read more at Boosting your Internet presence at no cost

29. HOW TO: Stanbury speaks on law and the arts
Lloyd Stanbury is one of the most well-known attorneys specialising in entertainment law, and has represented many Jamaican artistes. Now that he is based overseas, he’s more deeply immersed in the ever-changing international arts and entertainment business environment. Read more at Stanbury on law and arts

30. HOW TO: Eat Italian in Jamaica
Located at Harmony Hall in St Ann and St Mary, the Toscanini’s Restaurant is characteristic of Italian dining – lots of energy, flavoured with a dash of gusto and lively conversation, chased by fine wine. The expected Italian dining atmosphere of relaxation is also recreated.
As with any other Mediterranean country, Italian dining is still considered among the healthiest, using a variety of vegetables, fruits, pastas, rice, cheeses and pulses. Read more at The Spot: Eating Italian

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