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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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?

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Antigua & Barbuda: History, Culture, and Cuisine

In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, co-hosts 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 co-hosts Hema and 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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