The Afro Beets Podcast

By Christin Riddick

The Afro Beets Podcast is your source for garden-to-table content inspired by culture and soul. We use food and nature as a tool to explore the African Diaspora and connect back to the land. Take a li... more

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October 28, 20199: The Black Mecca of Veganism (feat. Vegan Batch)
Today’s special guests in the building are La’Daysha & Regine the ladies of Vegan Batch. You may know them from their hilarious YouTube show where they review vegan products, do food challenges, interview special guests and share their vegan journey with their audience. When they're not killing it at the social media game they're also running their joint venture called Cosmic cookies, where they serve these giant cookies that just look OUT OF THIS WORLD. In this episode we dive deep into the Black Mecca for veganism that is Atlanta, entrepreneurship and much more.
In this Episode, We Discuss
02:45 - The Origins of Vegan Batch

08:00 - Not Looking like the Ideal Vegan

15:00 - Black Vegans claiming their Space

21:04 - Balling on a budget with a plant-based diet

31:25 - Advice on how to maintain a business partnership
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Vegan Batch on YouTube
Cosmic Cookies ATL
Sweet Soul Vegetarian
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October 04, 2019 Marcus Samuelsson the G.O.A.T of Ethiopia
Today's episode is on the life and hustle of Marcus Samuelsson.
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Yes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson (Book)
Butternut Squash Stuffing
Vegan Durban Curry Buns Recipe
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September 27, 2019 Lessons of a Plant Daddy
This weeks episode is just a short clip of my interview with Thee Plant Daddy on the Edible Activist podcast. For the full episode go to the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/043-the-plant-daddy/id1437291994?i=1000445243279

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September 20, 2019 Tales of a Edible Activist
This weeks episode is just a little clip of the amazing one-year anniversary show of the Edible Activist podcast! Mellissa L. Jones and the Full-Service Radio family has been very instrumental in helping me find my voice in radio and bringing awareness to this brand. They're basically family so make sure to check the full episode at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edible-activist-podcast/id1437291994
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September 15, 2019 8: Championing Your Tribe (feat. Garden of Afruika)
Today's special guest Eyram, owns a plant-based Afro-Caribbean pop-up restaurant in the UK called Garden of Afruika . Thru his business and platform, he teaches his customers how to eat healthier alternatives and understand the environmental impacts of a plant-based diet, while still embracing his Ghanaian and Dominican heritage.
In this Episode, We Discuss
2:45 Ghanianian and Dominica Heritage
4:11 The Inspiration to start a Plant-Based Business
13:13 Why the UK is more afro-centric than the US
16:35 Building a tribe of supporters in your entrepreneurship journey
22:50 Mental obstacles of entrepreneurship
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25:17 Highlife Music
25:21 Music Suggestions: Fela Kuti, Kofi Stone
26:45 Music Video Appearance
30:30 Chaka Bars
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September 08, 2019 7: Prioritizing Your Blissful Existence (feat. BlissfulsPerspective)
I had the pleasure of interviewing UK Afro-Vegan, Chef Bliss. We talked about her vegan journey and how her Jamaican and Bajan heritage influences the food she creates at Blissful Kitchen. We also dive deep into topics such as race relations in the UK vs the US, how to solo travel as a woman, and why she doesn't subscribe to the label "feminist". Stay tuned!
In this Episode, We Discuss
03:07 The Origins of Chef Bliss
14:41 Getting your bag thru Modeling
19:38 Solo Travel Tips as a Woman
27:15 Not Subscribing to the Title of Feminist
33:07 Race relations in the UK vs US
37:35 Rapid Fire Questions
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30:50 Jamaican Poet Mutabaruka
31:29 Rich Dad Poor Dad
32:32 Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race
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August 31, 2019 The Moroccan Pot That Makes Food Taste Amazing
In our household it wasn’t just about the recipes but also the tools to create great food that are passed down for generation to generation. For my family it was the greens pot seasoned to perfection with the meals of the cooks who came before me. That’s why when I discovered the Moroccan Tagine I could relate to the importance of such a iconic cook tool and the richness it brings to each dish. In today’s episode we dig deep into the meaning of this cone shaped marvel, the technique to produce the best potatoes in your garden, and learn how to actually make a plant-based Tagine dish.
In this Episode, We Discuss
01:28 – What is Tagine
03:16 – How to season a Tagine
04:15 – What to use if you don’t have a Tagine
04:46 – The history of Tagine
08:11 – How to protect your potatoes from becoming toxic
09:23 – How to make to Tagine plant-based
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04:40 Visuals of the Tagine
07:41 The French Moroccan Flag
09:23 Potato Tagine Recipe
10:30 Harissa Recipe
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August 10, 2019 Jollof Wars: The Senegalese Strike Back
The battle of who has the best Jollof has raged on for hundreds of years and has spread to multiple countries and even continents. But who are the original people to create Jollof rice and what are the key components you need to know to make this amazing party rice dish. If this episodes brings you any value don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for a new episode every Friday, so you don’t miss a beet.
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August 02, 2019 The World's Most Iconic Street Food
The word most renowned street food is by far the Jamaican Patty. From your local grocery store to the pizza shops in New York this delicious, flaky, golden island staple is everywhere. But, where does it come from and how does colonization and migration play a role in it's creation? Learn how to make a Jamaican patty thru sourcing key ingredients like the allusive scotch bonnet pepper, and the techniques to used make this amazing iconic food in your own home.
In this Episode, We Discuss
02:50 - The History of the Jamaican Patty
19:55 - Sourcing your key ingredients
26:20 - How to save your seeds for Scotch Bonnet Pepper
28:50 - The technique need to form the perfect patty
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Direct message me for the Veggie Patty Recipe in Full
A Brief Article on the Cornish Pasty
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July 25, 20196: Nourishing Your Spiritual Awakening (feat. Kid and Fro)
From becoming a viral model sensation who has been featured on the platforms of: Afro Punk, Essence, and Blavity; to making a killing selling vegan soul food plates at Stony Brook University, Kid and Fro is a phenomenon. The Brooklyn native breaks it down on this week episode of the podcast with topics like: growing up in a Nigerian household, the misogyny of the Black Panthers and the struggles of being apart of the African Diaspora. Kid teaches us that self-love is the best love and that exploration of self can be the greatest gift of all.
In this Episode, We Discuss
02:50 - The Origins of Kid and Fro

10:20 - The Afro-Diaspora Struggle

12:58 - The Misogyny of the Black Panther Party

15:45 - Growing up in a Nigerian Household
19:12 - Self-Care as a Entrepreneur and Person of Color

25:05 - The Meaning of Afro-Veganism

34:15 - The Art Behind African Heritage

40:00 - Finding Independence and Dealing with Homelessness

47:30 - Rapid Fire Questions
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Dope People to Check Out: Toni Morrison, Angela Davis, Janelle Monae, Jame Baldwin, Dr. Sebi, Dick Gregory, Rico Nasty, Bri Steves

Books mentioned: Seize the Time , Medical Apartheid, Afro Vegan

One of Kid and Fro's First Viral Pic

The Health and Psyche of the Negro American

Vegan Soul Food - Pintrest Board

The Green Belt Movement

Revenge of the Dreamers III
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