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More than jerk chicken, beaches and Carnival, the cultures of the Caribbean is unique and diverse with influences from all over the world. Join Hema and guests on The Moreish Podcast as they talk about the history of the Caribbean people, current day culture and food with a focus on the national dish of each country. The Moreish Podcast. Where Caribbean history meets culture and cuisine. Find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at The Moreish Podcast.
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Puerto Rico: From Tainos to Today with Laura Ortiz
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Send us a text Unveiling Puerto Rico: A Deep Dive into Culture, History, and Identity In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with Laura Ortiz, an historian and tour operator from Sofrito Tours, for an enlightening discussion on Puerto Rico's rich history and vibrant culture. In this episode they dive into the Taino people's matrilineal …
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Exploring Dominican Republic: History, Culture, and Cuisine with Harry Alvarez
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Send us a text Hema, host of The Moreish Podcast, chats with Harry Alvarez about the history, culture and cuisine of the Dominican Republic. Harry, a Dominican-American and co-founder of Offbeat Travel, shares insights into the cultural influences in the Dominican Republic from the Indigenous Taino-Arawak, Spanish and African people, and how those …
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Send us a text Get ready for the launch of Season 2 of The Moreish Podcast. In this recap episode Hema revisits the key themes and highlights from Season 1. The podcast explores the intricate history of the Caribbean, examining how colonialism has shaped present-day culture and cuisine. We look back at key discussions including Keja Valens' insight…
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Send us a text Support the show Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation. Support our independently produced podcast. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauceBy The Moreish Podcast
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Book Talk: Exploring Indo-Caribbean Identity with Tiara Jade Chutkhan
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Send us a text In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with Tiara Jade Chutkhan, a writer and book blogger in the Canadian publishing industry. Tiara discusses her efforts to promote diverse literature focused on Indo-Caribbean heritage, her book series 'Two Times Removed: An Anthology of Indo-Caribbean Fiction,' and the motivation behin…
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Book Talk: Exploring Caribbean Culinary History with Keja Valens
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Send us a text In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema delves into the rich and complex history of Caribbean cuisine with Keja Valens, Professor of English at Salem State University and author of 'Culinary Colonialism, Caribbean Cookbooks, and Recipes for National Independence.' They discuss creolization, the myth of cannibalism, and the polit…
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Carnival Chronicles: From Roots to Roads with David Bremang
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Send us a text In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and David Bremang delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Carnival in the Caribbean, David’s work with Caribana in Toronto and Caribbean music. From the Cedula population in the French Caribbean islands, African traditions, and storytelling, David uncovers the layers to te…
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Book Talk: Chef Dev Dishes on Food, Travel, and More
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Send us a text 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…
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Djamil Ninsoo, Afro-Indo Jamaican cultural advocate
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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 heritag…
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WestIndianDiplomacy.com: An interview with Melissa, West Indian historian
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Send us a text 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, t…
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SlaveVoyages.org: Interview with Gregory O'Malley and Nafees M. Khan
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Send us a text Today’s bonus episode features in-depth conversations 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 1…
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Hairouna, Land of the Blessed: St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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://…
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Birthplace of Alexander Hamilton: St. Kitts and Nevis
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 Jamai…
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Send us a text 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 in…
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Send us a text 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_FieldTripGui…
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Send us a text 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 touc…
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One island, two countries: St. Martin & Sint Maarten
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Send us a text 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 l…
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Send us a text 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-h…
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The largest island in the Caribbean Sea: Cuba
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Send us a text In this episode Hema discusses the Cuban currency, gives a brief history of people of Cuba, from the Indigenous Taino population through the Spanish settlements and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and how these points in history affect current day culture. Mireille shares a folklore story about the national dish of Cuba, the historic…
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Send us a text In this episode Hema discusses a celebrity with roots in Barbados, gives a brief history of people of Barbados - from the Indigenous population through the Portuguese and Spanish settlements, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and indentured servants - and how these points in history affect current day culture. Mireille shares some of th…
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Send us a text Antigua & Barbuda In this episode Hema dives into a brief history of people of Antigua & Barbuda, from the Indigenous population through the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and how these points in history affect current day culture. Mireille shares the national dish of Antigua & Barbuda, the historical influences and how the dish is prep…
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Send us a text More than jerk chicken, beaches and Carnival, the culture of the Caribbean is unique and diverse with influences from all over the world. Join Hema and Mireille, Caribbean women living in North America, as we explore the Caribbean through the lens of food & history on The Moreish Podcast. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): htt…
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Send us a text Support the show Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation. Support our independently produced podcast. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauceBy The Moreish Podcast
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