The Moreish Podcast: Caribbean History, Culture, and Cuisine

In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and Mireille explore the history, cultural evolution, and flavourful cuisine of Barbados.

Hema shares a brief history of the people of Barbados from the Indigenous roots and colonial past: Portuguese and Spanish settlements, the TransAtlantic Slave Trade and indentured servants, to its journey to becoming a Republic in 2021.

Mireille dives into Bajan food, the national dish of Flying Fish and Cou-Cou, and discusses how African and British culinary traditions fused into a unique Caribbean cuisine.

They discuss the history of Crop Over celebrations, and the British influences that remain to this day like the sport of cricket and tea.

This episode uncovers the world influences that have shaped Bajan culture and identity. Tune in to uncover why Barbados is called the 'Birthplace of Rum'.

Resources

https://barbados.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_fish

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

https://www.slavevoyages.org/

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

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

https://www.visitbarbados.org/

https://www.strictlyfactspod.com/

https://www.gov.bb/Visit-Barbados/demographics

https://stats.gov.bb/census/

https://slaveryandremembrance.org/

Who Do You Think You Are?

Recipes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXQJ00A3Zek

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Antigua & Barbuda: History, Culture, and Cuisine

In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and Mireille discuss Antigua & Barbuda, unpacking the rich history of this Caribbean nation.

From the islands’ Indigenous roots, colonial past, and the legacy of the Transatlantic Slave trade, they share how these historical events shape modern cuisine, culture, and identity.

The African influence shows up in food and recipes, including the flavours of okra and cornmeal found in the national dish: fungee and pepperpot.

Looking at the history of Antigua & Barbuda, this episode offers a flavourful look into a nation often seen only as a beach paradise.

Resources

https://www.visitantiguabarbuda.com/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Antigua-and-Barbuda

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/antigua-and-barbuda/

https://www.slavevoyages.org/

https://www.livescience.com/are-columbus-carib-cannibal-claims-true.html

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

https://antiguahistory.net/Museum/prehistoric.htm

https://blogs.uoregon.edu/iaca/

Recipes:

https://www.facebook.com/MyAntiguanKitchen/videos/how-to-make-antigua-pepperpot-and-fungee/516964813117363/

Antiguan Pepperpot | Sherika’s Kitchen

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More than jerk chicken, beaches and Carnival, the culture of the Caribbean is unique and diverse with influences from all over the world. Join creator and host Hema and co-host Mireille, Caribbean women living in North America, as we explore the diverse stories of the Caribbean through the lens of food, history, and everyday culture on The Moreish Podcast.

From the origins of popular foods like plantain and saltfish to the complexities of the Caribbean identity, The Moreish Podcast serves up something moreish for the curious.

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