In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema sits down with Chef Mireille to delve into her multifaceted background and culinary journey. Mireille 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.ResourcesConnect with Mireille on Instagram and TikTokChef Mireille’s website and recipes: https://globalkitchentravels.com/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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indentured servant and African enslaved people's records in the Caribbean, and her efforts to digitize these crucial historical documents.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_Melissaslavevoyages.orgCoolie Woman by Gaiutra BahadurMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

Today’s bonus episode features in-depth conversations with Nafees M. Khan and 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 Transatlantic Slave Trade. The discussion continues with an exploration of the database's contribution to documenting over 35,000 transatlantic 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. Resourcesslavevoyages.orgFind Slave Voyages on FacebookFind Slave Voyages on X (formerly Twitter)Slave Voyages Consortium teamFinal Passages: The Intercolonial Slave Trade of British America, 1619 - 1807 - Gregory O’MalleyIncidents in the Life of a Slave Girl - Harriet Ann JacobsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://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/index.php/historyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982222019017Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y2CLM0rQjwMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://www.stlucia.org/en/discover-saint-lucia/history-culture/http://saintluciamissionun.org/about-saint-lucia/https://www.britannica.com/place/Saint-Luciahttps://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.htmlhttps://www.slucia.com/visions/plantation.htmlhttps://www.stlucia.org/en/discover-saint-lucia/culinaryhttps://carnivalsaintlucia.com/history-of-the-carnival/https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/saint-lucia/saint-lucia-national-dayRecipes:https://youtu.be/_o779MtHHL0?si=7k09WxjA_Bs1VJfw Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://www.britannica.com/place/Saint-Kitts-and-Nevishttps://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=4cd2bf87655bhttps://ntbg.org/breadfruit/about-breadfruit/history/https://www.historicstkitts.kn/timeline-history-of-st-kittshttps://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/st-kitts-and-nevis-virtual-jewish-history-tourhttps://mystkittstouristinformation.com/history-of-st-kitts-and-nevis/https://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis.htmlhttps://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-caribbeanhttps://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-20032548https://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/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://bridginghistories.com/what-you-have-shared/introduction-to-ackee-and-saltfishhttps://opm.gov.jm/symbols/national-fruit-ackee/https://www.visitjamaica.com/http://wwwchem.uwimona.edu.jm/lectures/ackee.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/money/triangular-tradehttps://www.britannica.com/place/Jamaicahttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Rastafarihttps://www.britannica.com/place/Jamaica/British-rulehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcus-Garveyhttps://www.visitjamaica.com/discover-jamaica/people-heritage/history/https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-ethnic-composition-of-jamaica.htmlhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/morant-bay-rebellionhttps://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.htmhttps://discoveringbristol.org.uk/slavery/against-slavery/black-resistance-against-slavery/the-maroons-of-jamaica/http://www.jnht.com/disndat_people.phphttps://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13017/JMhttps://www.thecollector.com/rastafarian-beliefs-and-ideas/https://www.bobmarley.com/history/https://www.healthcert.com/blog/bob-marley-melanoma-storyhttps://www.jamaicaexperiences.com/blogs/details/article/dancehall-vs-reggae-the-difference-between-jamaica-s-two-most-popular-forms-of-musichttps://jis.gov.jm/information/jamaican-history/Botanical name of ackee: Blighia SapidaRecipes:https://www.myforkinglife.com/ackee-and-saltfish/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://p4hglobal.org/haitian-revolutionhttps://www.refworld.org/docid/4954ce1ac.htmlhttps://m.haitiopen.com/country/haitian-music/https://strawpoll.com/most-popular-music-haitihttps://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Haitihttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Haitian-Creolehttps://minorityrights.org/country/haiti/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VofAQYxcHHYtiktok/instagram @bertrhude Dr. Bertrhude Alberthttps://www.whetstonemagazine.com/journal/a-history-of-haitian-foodhttps://visithaiti.com/Recipeshttps://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=PuWBSiF0HPoBooksSheroes of the Haitian Revolution - Bayyinah BelloThe Black Republic: African Americans and the Fate of Haiti - Brandon R. ByrdMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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. Resourceshttps://www.grenadaarchaeology.com/TeacherKits/Assets/Lessons%20HTML/13_FieldTripGuide_LeapersHill.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/@RoyVincenthttps://www.britannica.com/place/Grenada/Transportationhttps://www.britannica.com/event/U-S-invasion-of-Grenadahttps://nacla.org/remembering-us-invasion-grenada-40-yearshttps://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Grenadahttps://around.uoregon.edu/content/researchers-denounce-revived-theory-caribbean-cannibalismhttps://www.insandoutsgrenada.com/articles/historical-landscape-story-of-grenadahttps://www.puregrenada.com/https://www.thecollector.com/us-invasion-of-grenada/Angel (Caribbean Modern Classics) - Merle Collinshttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/19/obituaries/louise-little-overlooked.htmlhttps://www.worldfoodtravel.org/grenada-the-spice-of-the-caribbean-named-worlds-first-culinary-capitalhttps://spicemasgrenada.com/https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/nutmeg/reporter/grdRecipeshttps://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/09/11/493157111/this-hearty-stew-is-a-one-pot-lesson-in-grenadas-historyOil Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf88ZONGy9Y Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://www.latinpost.com/articles/157268/20221026/traditional-latin-american-diet-history-america-rice-beans.htmhttps://www.slavevoyages.org/https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Dominican-Republichttps://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Dominican_Republichttps://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/dominican-republic/https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/The Mulatto Republic: Class, Race, and Dominican National Identity - Dr. April Mayeshttps://www.history.com/news/toussaint-louverture-haiti-revolutionhttps://www.biography.com/political-figures/rafael-trujillohttps://www.amazon.com/Black-in-Latin-America/dp/B00DKRY2YKHow the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents - Julia AlvarezIn The Time of Butterflies - Julia AlvarezRecipes:https://www.dominicancooking.com/17570/la-bandera-dominicana-our-traditional-lunch-mealMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://www.britannica.com/place/Sint-Maartenhttps://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/saint-martinhttps://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/sint-maarten/https://www.slavevoyages.org/https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Saint_Martinhttps://www.worldometers.info/world-population/sint-maarten-population/https://www.visitstmaarten.com/fun-facts-st-maartenhttps://www.wearesxm.com/restaurants/traditional-local-foodRecipeshttps://www.tasteefulrecipes.com/caribbean-boiled-coconut-dumpling/Callalo Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBVXHXlhmUUhttps://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/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://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=KqA3WfMkTMYKnow Your Caribbean podcast: episode The Maroons of Dominicahttps://www.britannica.com/place/Dominicahttps://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/dominica/https://www.slavevoyages.org/https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Dominicahttps://www.britannica.com/place/Leeward-Islandshttps://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/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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.Resourceshttps://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 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauceSupport the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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 the elements of British culture that still exists in Barbados today, the national dish of Barbados, and some more delicious recipes.Resourceshttps://barbados.org/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_fishhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Barbadoshttps://www.slavevoyages.org/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/barbados/https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Barbadoshttps://www.visitbarbados.org/https://www.strictlyfactspod.com/https://www.gov.bb/Visit-Barbados/demographicshttps://stats.gov.bb/census/https://slaveryandremembrance.org/Who Do You Think You Are?Recipes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXQJ00A3Zek Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce Support the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

Antigua & BarbudaIn 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 prepared.Resourceshttps://www.visitantiguabarbuda.com/https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Antigua-and-Barbudahttps://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/antigua-and-barbuda/https://www.slavevoyages.org/https://www.livescience.com/are-columbus-carib-cannibal-claims-true.htmlhttps://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Antigua_and_Barbudahttps://antiguahistory.net/Museum/prehistoric.htmhttps://blogs.uoregon.edu/iaca/Recipes:https://www.facebook.com/MyAntiguanKitchen/videos/how-to-make-antigua-pepperpot-and-fungee/516964813117363/Antiguan Pepperpot | Sherika’s KitchenMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauceSupport the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauceSupport the Show.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Support our independently produced podcast.

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