The Moreish Podcast: Caribbean History, Culture, and Cuisine

Mireille delves into the history of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, covering topics such as geography or one main island and 32 smaller islands, the indigenous tribes, colonization, slavery, indentured servitude, cultural integration, religious influences, and Hema discusses food and traditional cuisine. It highlights the resilience and cultural diversity of the island nation.

Resources

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/about/archives/2022/countries/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/

https://thevincentian.com/a-brief-historical-overview-of-the-portuguese-in-st-vincent-and-the-grenad-p20809-133.htm

https://www.britannica.com/place/Saint-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines

https://www.gipsvginc.org/history.html

https://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Saint-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines.html

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-culture-of-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines.html

https://enslaved.org/fullStory/16-23-106157/

https://www.slavevoyages.org

https://www.searchlight.vc/dr-fraser/2010/07/23/sugar-slavery-and-emancipation-in-st-vincent-a-brief-overview/

https://www.georgetownsvgrevisited.co.uk/indentees-who-were-they.php

https://tourism.gov.vc/tourism/

http://botanicalgarden.gov.vc/botanicalgarden/inde

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In today’s episode we explore the history of St. Lucia from indigenous tribes to colonization, slavery, and independence. It delves into the multicultural influences on modern-day St. Lucian culture, highlighting notable figures, national dishes, and traditional celebrations like Carnival and Creole Heritage Month.

Resources

https://www.stlucia.org/en/discover-saint-lucia/history-culture/

http://saintluciamissionun.org/about-saint-lucia/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Saint-Lucia

https://tracingafricanroots.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/st-lucia-slave-census-of-1815-reflecting-english-or-french-slave-trade-patterns/

https://www.facebook.com/KnowYourCaribbean/photos/stlucia-liberated-itself-from-slavery-for-almost-a-year-during-the-height-of-the/300705030643178/

https://www.slucia.com/visions/2002/indian.html

https://www.slucia.com/visions/plantation.html

https://www.stlucia.org/en/discover-saint-lucia/culinary

https://carnivalsaintlucia.com/history-of-the-carnival/

https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/saint-lucia/saint-lucia-national-day

Recipes:

https://youtu.be/_o779MtHHL0?si=7k09WxjA_Bs1VJfw

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In today’s episode, Mireille explores the history and culture of St. Kitts and Nevis, detailing the colonization, slavery, emancipation, and modern-day traditions of the twin island Caribbean nation. Topics covered include indigenous peoples, European colonization, slave trade, national dishes, and cultural celebrations. Hema shares the national dish and the history behind some of the ingredients used.

Resources

https://www.britannica.com/place/Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis

https://www.visitstkitts.com/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amberlovebond/2022/07/27/this-unexpected-west-indies-island-is-the-mango-capital-of-the-caribbean/?sh=4cd2bf87655b

https://ntbg.org/breadfruit/about-breadfruit/history/

https://www.historicstkitts.kn/timeline-history-of-st-kitts

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/st-kitts-and-nevis-virtual-jewish-history-tour

https://mystkittstouristinformation.com/history-of-st-kitts-and-nevis/

https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/archaeologyofslavery/slavery-caribbean

https://www.audleytravel.com/us/saint-kitts-and-nevis/practical-info#:~:text=This%20English%2Dbased%20creole%20is,Caribbean%20by%20the%20 slave%20trade.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-20032548

https://www.culturamanevis.com/events/

https://press.fourseasons.com/nevis/trending-now/st-kitts-and-nevis-40th-anniversary/

Recipes: https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/cuisine/recipe-national-dish-st-kitts-nevis/

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Hema and Mireille delve into the rich history of Jamaica, covering the arrival of various groups like the Tainos, Spanish, British, and immigrants from different regions. Mireille discusses the Maroon Wars, slave rebellions, emancipation from slavery, and the influence of Rastafari and Obeah on Jamaican culture. Hema dives into Jamaican cuisine, particularly the national dish of ackee and saltfish, linking it to the transatlantic slave trade and the triangular trade route.

Resources

https://bridginghistories.com/what-you-have-shared/introduction-to-ackee-and-saltfish

https://opm.gov.jm/symbols/national-fruit-ackee/

https://www.visitjamaica.com/

http://wwwchem.uwimona.edu.jm/lectures/ackee.html

https://www.britannica.com/money/triangular-trade

https://www.britannica.com/place/Jamaica

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rastafari

https://www.visitjamaica.com/discover-jamaica/people-heritage/history/

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-ethnic-composition-of-jamaica.html

https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/morant-bay-rebellion

https://www.embassyofjamaica.org/

https://discoveringbristol.org.uk/slavery/against-slavery/black-resistance-against-slavery/the-maroons-of-jamaica/

http://www.jnht.com/disndat_people.php

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13017/JM

https://www.thecollector.com/rastafarian-beliefs-and-ideas/

https://www.bobmarley.com/history/

https://www.jamaicaexperiences.com/blogs/details/article/dancehall-vs-reggae-the-difference-between-jamaica-s-two-most-popular-forms-of-music

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In this episode Mireille delves into the history of Haiti, from its indigenous roots to the impact of colonization, the Haitian Revolution, and the country's struggles with political turmoil. Hema explores the rich culture of Haiti, including its cuisine, language, religion, and traditions like Carnival. The episode highlights the intertwined history of Haiti and the Dominican Republic and emphasizes the significance of Haitian history in shaping American culture and cuisine.

Resources

https://p4hglobal.org/haitian-revolution

https://www.refworld.org/docid/4954ce1ac.html

https://m.haitiopen.com/country/haitian-music/

https://strawpoll.com/most-popular-music-haiti

https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Haiti

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Haitian-Creole

https://minorityrights.org/country/haiti/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VofAQYxcHHY

Dr. Bertrhude Albert

https://www.whetstonemagazine.com/journal/a-history-of-haitian-food

https://visithaiti.com/

Recipes

https://globalkitchentravels.com/soup-jou-mou-haitian-pumpkin-soup-with-a-twist/

https://globalkitchentravels.com/haitian-epis-seasoning-base/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuWBSiF0HPo

Books

Sheroes of the Haitian Revolution - Bayyinah Bello

The Black Republic: African Americans and the Fate of Haiti - Brandon R. Byrd

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Hema and Mireille delve into the rich history and cuisine of Grenada. In this episode they talk about the Arawak population, the colonization of the island, the national dish 'oil down', and the country’s spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon.

Resources

https://www.grenadaarchaeology.com/TeacherKits/Assets/Lessons%20HTML/13_FieldTripGuide_LeapersHill.htm

https://www.youtube.com/@RoyVincent

https://www.britannica.com/place/Grenada/Transportation

https://www.britannica.com/event/U-S-invasion-of-Grenada

https://nacla.org/remembering-us-invasion-grenada-40-years

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

https://around.uoregon.edu/content/researchers-denounce-revived-theory-caribbean-cannibalism

https://www.insandoutsgrenada.com/articles/historical-landscape-story-of-grenada

https://www.puregrenada.com/

https://www.thecollector.com/us-invasion-of-grenada/

Angel (Caribbean Modern Classics) - Merle Collins

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/19/obituaries/louise-little-overlooked.html

https://www.worldfoodtravel.org/grenada-the-spice-of-the-caribbean-named-worlds-first-culinary-capital

https://spicemasgrenada.com/

https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/nutmeg/reporter/grd

Recipes

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/09/11/493157111/this-hearty-stew-is-a-one-pot-lesson-in-grenadas-history

Oil Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf88ZONGy9Y

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In this episode Hema and Mireille discuss the history, culture, and cuisine of the Dominican Republic, covering the island's historical background, demographic breakdown, the impact of colonialism, the Trujillo dictatorship, and the fusion of African, Indigenous, Arab, Spanish, and French influences in Dominican cuisine. It also touches on the intertwined history of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, providing insights into the shared heritage of the two nations.

Resources

https://www.latinpost.com/articles/157268/20221026/traditional-latin-american-diet-history-america-rice-beans.htm

https://www.slavevoyages.org/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Dominican-Republic

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

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/dominican-republic/

https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/

The Mulatto Republic: Class, Race, and Dominican National Identity - Dr. April Mayes

https://www.history.com/news/toussaint-louverture-haiti-revolution

https://www.biography.com/political-figures/rafael-trujillo

https://www.amazon.com/Black-in-Latin-America/dp/B00DKRY2YK

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents - Julia Alvarez

In The Time of Butterflies - Julia Alvarez

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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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Join Hema and Mireille on this episode of The Moreish Podcast as they delve into the fascinating history, culture, and cuisine of Dominica. From the Indigenous population, colonial influences, traditional celebrations, to the shift from mountain chicken as the national dish.

Resources

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/mountain-chicken-how-we-almost-lost-the-caribbeans-largest-frog.html

https://discoverdominica.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqA3WfMkTMY

Know Your Caribbean podcast: episode The Maroons of Dominica

https://www.britannica.com/place/Dominica

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

https://www.slavevoyages.org/

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

https://www.britannica.com/place/Leeward-Islands

https://www.slavevoyages.org/voyage/essays#interpretation/overview-trans-atlantic-slave-trade/the-african-side-of-the-trade/5/en/

https://questfortheafricanwool.wordpress.com/2021/08/11/slave-voyages-to-dominica/

https://divisionofculture.gov.dm/

Recipes:

https://globalkitchentravels.com/breadfruit-puffsupdated/

https://globalkitchentravels.com/coconut-bread-pudding/

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Discover Cuba's history and cuisine in this episode of The Moreish Podcast.

From the Indigenous Taino people, Spanish colonization, slavery, and revolution, Cuba has a rich and layered history. It's more than beaches and communism.

Co-hosts Hema and Mireille dive into the Indigenous Taino people and the historical forces that shaped the Cuba we know today. From the Spanish settlements, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and the impact of the United States, it's an eye-opening look at how politics, migration, and cultural identity has influenced current culture and cuisine.

Learn about Cuba's national dish Ropa Vieja and its folklore origins, the rise of Cuban-American cuisine in America and how it differs from dishes you will find in Cuban homes.

Fun fact: Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean sea.

Resources

https://www.revoluciondecuba.com/blog/the-ropa-vieja-story/

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cuba/ https://www.onei.gob.cu/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6954214/ https://www.britannica.com/place/Cuba/ https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2022/01/how-havana-became-british-for-eleven-months

Recipes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8PSdgdV0tk

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