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'Food for Thought – A Life in Four Courses' is a heritage project that explored and recorded the cultural heritage and traditions of food that mark significant events or ‘rites of passage’ during an individual’s lifetime. The project worked with people from South Asian, Chinese, Nepalese, African/African Caribbean and White Scottish communities, was delivered by MECOPP and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. MECOPP stands for Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project and we are a Scottish ch ...
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Yasmin Stonebanks was born in Jamaica and moved to the UK when she was ten years old. She now lives in East Lothian, Scotland. In this episode, Yasmin shares the fond memories of the food of her childhood.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán Earls. Interview was carried out by and transcribed by Grace Murray-Cavanagh. Food f…
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Bimal Giri was born in Bhutan and grew up in Nepal. In this episode he talks to us about celebrations, festivals and the traditional foods of his homeland.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán Earls. Interview was carried out by and transcribed by Thomas Stewart. Food for Thought is brought to you by MECOPP and funded by the …
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Jessica Eaton is from Botswana in Southern Africa and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this episode she talks to us about her personal heritage and the impact that family foods has had in her life. This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán Earls. Interview was carried out by and transcribed by Emma-Jane Harrington.To read a trans…
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What Food Makes You Happy? Children's Voices
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The following is brought to you by MECOPP’s ‘Food for Thought’ project. In this clip, children from Parsons Green Primary School, Edinburgh tell us about the foods that make them happy, and why. Food for Thought, a life in Four Courses is delivered by MECOPP and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.Project Development Worker is Emma-Jane Harrington …
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Kulwinder Singh was born in Glasgow and lives in Edinburgh. In this episode, she talks to us about the importance of food in both the Sikh Community and in her own life.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán EarlsInterviewer was Lan XiaoTranscriber was Emma-Jane HarringtonTo read a transcript of this podcast go to http://www.m…
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June Jamieson is Scottish and was born and grew up in the outskirts of Edinburgh. In this episode, she talks to us about gala days, family recipes and traditional foods surrounding Scottish celebrations.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán EarlsInterviewer and Transcriber was Emma HennessyTo read a transcript of this podcast…
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Jingjing Shen was born in China and moved to Scotland when she was in her twenties. In this episode, she talks to us about the celebration food of her childhood and keeping her Chinese food traditions alive here in Edinburgh.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán EarlsInterview was carried out by and transcribed/ translated by…
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Lewis Hou, a scientist and science educator, was born in Liverpool and now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this episode he talks to us about the role of food in a British/Chinese household and shares his personal childhood memories with us.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán EarlsInterviewer was Grace Murray-CavanaghTransc…
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Boon Ganeshram was born in Southern India and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this episode, she talks to us about festivals, weddings and the traditional food of her home.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán EarlsInterviewer was Kate HughesTranscriber was Kate Hughes and Grace Hui-Yan WongFood for Thought is brought to you …
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Deng Pei Fang, known as Fangyi grew up in China and now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this episode she talks to us about the role that food has played as medicine in her life.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán Earls.Interviewer was Lan XiaoTranscriber and Translator was Grace Hiu-Yan Wong Food for Thought is brought to …
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Martha Bruce was born here in Scotland and lives in Fife. In this episode she talks to us about the role of food during war time and shares her personal memories with us.This episode was produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán Earls. Interviewer was Michelle Coup.Transcriber was: Emma-Jane HarringtonFood for Thought is brought to you by MECOPP …
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The stuff of life. But what else do we feel about food? Produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán Earls. Project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.Big thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts with us. Music: Eddie Lang - Eddie's TwisterPhoto: By Matt Riggott from Reykjavik, Iceland (Clootie dumpling Uploaded by Diádoco) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (ht…
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The past, the future and everything in between! In this clip we asked a diverse group of people to answer the question ‘What does heritage mean to you?’Produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán Earls. Project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.Big thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts with us. Photo: By John Cassell (Internet Archive) …
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Here, some of our MECOPP team members share their personal memories of food. We hope you enjoy them!Produced by Emma-Jane Harrington and Ciarán Earls. Project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.Photograph: The original recipe of the featured 'Good Lunch Loaf' by Grandma Ostle, kindly given to us by Michelle Lloyd. Music: Ted Lewis and His Band …
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