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-s ..read more

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-man ..read more

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 ..read more

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.c ..read more

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.c ..read more

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 ..read more

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 htt ..read more

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/ h ..read more

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-f ..read more

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 historical influences and how the dish is prepared. 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.britan ..read more