Jamaica's October ritual of afternoon rains has done wonders for our new kitchen garden here at Neita's Nest Bed and Breakfast. Lemon basil, french thyme and black mint are all sprawling, while tomatoes, sweet peppers and onions are sprouting. As for the scotch bonnet peppers. Prolific!

And it's not just the herbs and vegetables. This morning, we served the sweetest, tree-ripened papayas for breakfast!

There is something special about serving home grown to our guests.