In this bonus episode of the Moreish Podcast, Chef Devan Rajkumar, known for his Cityline appearances and social media presence as Chef Dev, talks about his Guyanese and South Asian roots and culinary journey.

He shares insights into his debut cookbook, 'Mad Love: Big Flavours Made to Share from South Asia to the Caribbean', recounts his early career, the influence of his family's heritage, and his world travels. The episode also explores the cultural connections in Indo-Caribbean cuisine and Chef Dev's mission to modernize traditional dishes.

Resources:

Connect with Devan Rajkumar on his website, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube

Mad Love Cookbook

The Food Dudes

Chef Dev on CityLine

Foodie Nation

Chef Jason Peru
The Social

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In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with Djamil Ninsoo, also known as douglabwoy on social media, an Afro-Indo Jamaican cultural advocate and anthropologist. 

Djamil, who has authored a children's book 'Eva My Nani-Ji', shares his experiences of promoting Jamaican culture and heritage, specifically focusing on the contributions of indentured Indians. They discuss the nuances of Afro-Indo Jamaican identity, the historical context of indentured servitude, and the integration of diverse cultural influences. 

Djamil shares insights on terms like 'dougla' and 'coolie', their offensive and reclaimed usages, and the cultural intersections with the Chinese indentured laborer community. He also speaks about his personal journey of reconnecting with his roots and the impact of diaspora on cultural identity. The episode wraps up with Djamil talking about his upcoming books and his efforts to preserve and celebrate his heritage through storytelling.

Resources

Connect with Djamil on Instagram and TikTok

Eva My Nani-Ji by Djamil Ninsoo

Article: Putting the Half-Stories Back Together Again with Djamil Ninsoo

Article: Do Jamaicans Dream of Dhal Puri?

The Last Kantraki

Pardes Chale, Beverly Panchan Ramprasad

Finding Samuel Lowe

Black Cake (book)

The Cutlass Podcast

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In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema sits down with Chef Mireille to delve into her multifaceted background and culinary journey. 

Mireille joined us as co-host for Season 1 of The Moreish Podcast, and now it's time to get to know the other projects she is working on.

She shares insights about her mixed Caribbean heritage, her passion for cooking, and her experiences working in various culinary settings. The conversation covers the influence of diverse cultures on her culinary expertise, her stance on food authenticity and adaptation, and the importance of storytelling in preserving food traditions. They also discuss dealing with social media negativity and the impact of representation in the food space. To wrap up, Mireille gives a sneak peek into her upcoming projects, including a cooking course and more consistent content for her YouTube channel. 

Tune in to get a deeper understanding of Caribbean cuisine and learn more about Chef Mireille's exciting ventures.

Resources

Connect with Mireille on Instagram and TikTok

Chef Mireille’s website and recipes: https://globalkitchentravels.com/

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In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and Mireille speak with Melissa Goolsarran Ramnauth, a Florida-based trademark and business attorney, historian, and the mind behind WestIndianDiplomacy.com and the West Indian History Instagram account.

Melissa shares her journey of exploring her Trinidadian and Guyanese heritage, the challenges of preserving Indian indentured servant and African enslaved people's records in the Caribbean, and her efforts to digitize these crucial historical documents. She highlights the rapidly deteriorating condition of these records in some countries and her petition to preserve and make the records accessible.

The episode delves into topics of colonialism, communal strife between ethnic communities in the Caribbean, and the rich cultural heritage expressed through cuisine.

Resources:
Connect with Melissa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westindianhistory/

Website & Petition: https://westindiandiplomacy.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libraryofwestindianhistory 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Lawyer_Melissa

slavevoyages.org

Coolie Woman by Gaiutra Bahadur

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This episode features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Nafees M. Khan and Dr. Gregory O'Malley, key contributors on the Operational Committee behind the Slave Voyages database. 

We explore the database's journey from inception and collaborative history in the 1970s to a CD ROM to an extensive online resource documenting over 12.5 million African forced migrations during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. 

With essays and timelapse maps showing the movement of ships across the Atlantic, the database includes voyages, people (enslavers and enslaved) & vessels.  

The discussion continues with an exploration of the database's contribution to documenting over 35,000 Trans-Atlantic slave trading voyages, emphasizing its development, the methodology behind data collection, and its significance for understanding the slave trade's scope and impact. Khan and O'Malley explain the transformation of data collection from punch cards to an accessible online platform, underscoring its value for education and research on the African diaspora and slave trade intricacies. The episode broadens into a discussion on race, culture, and the depth of African records within the database, revealing its educational potential through lesson plans, interactive maps, and detailed searches. 

Resources

slavevoyages.org
Find Slave Voyages on Facebook
Find Slave Voyages on X (formerly Twitter)
Slave Voyages Consortium team
Final Passages: The Intercolonial Slave Trade of British America, 1619 - 1807 - Gregory O’Malley
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl - Harriet Ann Jacobs

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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.caribbeanlife.com/late-vincentian-cultural-icon-brought-big-drum-alive-in-union-island/
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://2009-2017.state.gov/outofdate/bgn/saintvincentandgrenadines/11730.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.gov.vc/index.php/visitors/culture-festivals
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-culture-of-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines.html
https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20230518102531/https://www.refworld.org/docid/4954ce54c.html
https://enslaved.org/fullStory/16-23-106157/
https://www.slavevoyages.org/voyage/18060/variables
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://yelhispressing.wordpress.com/2015/01/06/19th-century-protest-movements-in-the-west-indies/
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

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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.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis.html

https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/pre-colonial-history/4235/

https://tracingafricanroots.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/st-kitts-anguilla-slave-census-least-informative-of-african-roots/

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.britannica.com/place/Jamaica/British-rule

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcus-Garvey

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/about_jamaica/history.htm#:~:text=Most%20Jamaican%20slaves%20came%20from,by%20the%20slaves%20were%20horrendous.

https://www.people.vcu.edu/~wchan/poco/624/harris_south/Obeah%20and%20Myal.htm

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.healthcert.com/blog/bob-marley-melanoma-story

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

tiktok/instagram @bertrhude 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/akasan/

https://globalkitchentravels.com/haitian-okra-sauce-fufu/

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

https://globalkitchentravels.com/picklese/

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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