Like many traditional Jamaican foods, coco bread was born out of a need to make simple yet tasty food. This recipe is presumed to have been created by an enslaved person with few ingredients on hand.

Add a slice of cheddar inside for a cheesy twist. Serve it right: Jamaican beef patties go great with coco bread or a cold Ting soda. Jamaican beef patties are one of those snacks that just hit ...

"(In Jamaica) they open up the coco bread and put the beef patty inside and turn it into a sandwich," White said. To drink, try a bottle of Jamaican Kola Champagne (a bubbly nonalcoholic drink ...

The Jamaican patty, a savory ... a little heat thanks to a touch of Scotch Bonnet pepper. He also sells coco bread, soft and slightly sweet, which balances the spices in the patty.