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

Recipes:

https://www.dominicancooking.com/17570/la-bandera-dominicana-our-traditional-lunch-meal

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce

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