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Growing up in suburban Cincinnati, I didn’t learn much about Jamaican food (surprise), much less what’s traditional for Jamaicans on Easter. Thanks to a local blog here in Columbus, I know a slight fraction more now. I’m fairly certain my mom will still make the hot-crossed buns every year but I’m going to take a trip to get some Bun ‘n’ Cheese here soon. I guess appropriately on Friday?
Stop!!! Step away from the bun and cheese! I am Canadian but have been living in Jamaica the last few years I can tell you first hand that bun and cheese is all wrong!!! First off the “cheese” is this suspiciously day-glo orange waxy disc that not only does not require any refrigeration it also has the a shelf life older than the sun! The bun is this 40 pound loaf of molasses soaked doom that sticks to the back of throat for days on end before hitting the bottom of your stomach with an audible thud…trust me, you’re gonna want to leave the shit alone!
Ahhh!! But I’m so curious! More so now that it’s described as molasses soaked doom!
At your own peril my dear fellow! Actually when I got to work this morning I found a massive brick of the sordid concoction on my desk festooned in bows and ribbons – apparently someone’s twisted idea of a birthday greeting. I was going to use it as doorstop but your are most certainly welcome to it!