I like to drink juices and smoothies, something I can have at any time of day. My body is very sensitive to what goes inside of it, which might be one of the reasons I’m drawn to food that nourishes. The Almond Coconut Smoothie is something that can help carry me through the day, and it also reminds me of my father, who used to drink lots of juices. It reminds me of when he would take me to soccer games at National Stadium. (He was a Boys’ Town fan because he was from Trench Town, but we left Trench Town when I was very young, so my team ended up being Harbour View. National Stadium is also where my dad played the One Love Peace Concert in 1978, but that’s a whole other story.)

Another favorite all-day drink for me is the Date and Kale Smoothie. At home we grow kale in our small garden, and food you grow yourself just tastes better. Even as a kid, I was conscious of my parents’ relationship with food. In Rasta culture eating fresh is natural, with a lot of vegetables, a lot of food that can be picked right outside your door. So, many of the recipes in this section are vegetable-heavy, and almost all the ingredients can be grown in a small garden.