In this episode of The Moreish Podcast Hema discusses the shared island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, exploring its history, cultural influences, and Mireille talks about the food,  highlighting the variations in cuisine between the French and Dutch sides, emphasizing the impact of European colonization and African heritage on the local culture and national dish, Callaloo Soup.

Resources

https://www.britannica.com/place/Sint-Maarten

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/saint-martin

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/sint-maarten/

https://www.slavevoyages.org/

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Saint_Martin

https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/sint-maarten-population/

https://www.visitstmaarten.com/fun-facts-st-maarten

https://www.wearesxm.com/restaurants/traditional-local-food

Recipes

https://www.tasteefulrecipes.com/caribbean-boiled-coconut-dumpling/

Callalo Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBVXHXlhmUU

https://www.uncommoncaribbean.com/nevis/taste-of-the-caribbean-the-incredible-island-conch-dumpling-soup-at-nisbet-plantation/

https://cheflolaskitchen.com/jute-leaves-soup-ewedu-mulukhiyah-or-molokhia/

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