International Superstar and legendary music Icon Patti Labelle, will make a special appearance at the Jamaica Epicurean Escape, being held on December 1 and 2 at Richmond Estate.
LaBelle, a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association, was diagnosed with diabetes 12 years ago. To date she has published three best-selling cookbooks, LaBelle Cuisine:Recipes to Sing About, Patti LaBelle’s Lite Cuisine, and Recipes for the Good Life targeted at people with diabetes, containing low-sugar and low-fat recipes.
On Saturday December 1, the veteran singer is scheduled to make a guest appearance in the Luxury Lounge at the Jamaica Epicurean Escape’s after-party. She will also be appearing on the event’s main stage on Sunday December 2, where she will attend a cooking demonstration with one of Jamaica’s Top Chefs tasked with creating a unique Jamaican recipe that incorporates one or more of her Lady Marmalade sauces, named after the song of same name which she released in 1974.
“We are so excited about being able to have Miss Labelle on our programme, cited Marcia McDonnough, team leader for the Jamaica Epicurean Escape. It’s a dream come true and all we can say is that it was our destiny to have her. There is no other explanation. Her appearance here will certainly put us on the map as a true international event and we are extremely grateful to our partners Island Voice Inc. in New York and her management team for working so hard to make this happen.”
LaBelle widely regarded as the queen of rock & soul music has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Her achievements have been recognized by her induction into the Grammy Hall ofFame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame, the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame as well as the World Music Awards where she was presented with the prestigious Legend Award.
LaBelle received acclaim for many of her songs, including “Lady Marmalade,” “When You Talk About Love,” and “New Attitude.” She began her career as part of the Ordettes in 1959, who became The Bluebelles in 1961. She began her solo career in 1978.
Her hit “Lady Marmalade” which peaked at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice: in 1975 and then 26 years later in 2001, inspired a signature “Lady Marmalade” line of healthy barbeque sauces, marinades and hot sauces. She is involved in several aspects of the production process and has final approval on the sauces which are all mae of natural ingredients.
Known affectionately in the food world as Miss Patti she has always been a whiz in the kitchen, appearing on such programs as Oprah and The Martha Stewart Show.
The Jamaica Epicurean Escape will take place from December 1 to 2 at the Richmond Estate in Priory, St Ann and will feature 40 or more top local and international chefs plus seminars, demonstrations and live entertainment.
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