Bush & Belly is a home for the recipes and remedies that get passed down by hand — across kitchens, generations and borders.
So much cultural knowledge lives only in people's heads and hands — a grandmother's jerk marinade, the exact way to fold ackee so it doesn't break, the family blend of roots that gets brewed every season. When it isn't written down, it gets lost. Bush & Belly exists to document that heritage clearly, respectfully and beautifully.
We're starting with Jamaica — its food is bold, its traditions are rich, and its "bush" culture of home remedies is world-famous. From jerk chicken and ackee & saltfish to roots tonic, we're capturing the classics first, then expanding into West Africa, Mexico, India and beyond.
We document traditional remedies the way you'd record a family recipe — as cultural heritage, never as medical advice. Every remedy carries a clear disclaimer, because respecting a tradition also means being honest about it. Read our full disclaimer.
Have a family recipe or remedy worth preserving? We'd love to hear it. Email emperarecords@gmail.com or join the newsletter to follow along as we grow.