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The Moreish Podcast: Caribbean History, Culture, and Cuisine

The Moreish Podcast

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, and how history influences current day culture and cuisine.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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21:29

Caribbean Folklore: Trickster Tales with Kesha Christie

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2025/04/01

Send us a text The Rich Tradition of Anansi Stories, Monkey Tales and Caribbean Folklore In this bonus episode, Hema and guest Kesha Christie explore the origins and rich tradition of Caribbean folklore and trickster tales. Starting with an Anansi story skillfully told by Kesha, they follow it up with a talk about the origins and roots, tracing it back to West Africa, specifically Ghana. Kesha shares another tale, Monkey Who Loves Trouble, followed by a discussion on how these narrative...

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22:45

Exploring Trinidad Part 2: Culture and Influence with...

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2025/03/25

Send us a text Exploring Trinidad's Rich History and Cultural Blends In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, host Hema and guest Sunity Maharaj delve into the historical influences on Trinidad's food and culture. We chat the profound influence of diverse cultures on Trinidadian music, spirituality, and daily life, emphasizing the creativity and unique cultural fusion evident in the society. The conversation touches on economic challenges stemming from a plantation economy left from colonizati...

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History of Trinidad Part 1: Tales of Heritage and...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text Exploring the Rich History of Trinidad: From Indigenous Roots to Cultural Fusion This episode is the first of two parts with host Hema and guest Sunity Maharaj. They explore the history of Trinidad, uncovering the island's rich cultural tapestry. From the Indigenous people to the effects of European colonization, the relevance of understanding the island’s history is critical to comprehend present circumstances and promote compassion. Sunity shares her expertise as a jour...

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34:37

Exploring Caribbean Folklore with Kesha Christie

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2025/02/25

Send us a text In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and Kesha, a Jamaican-Canadian storyteller, chat about the rich tradition of Caribbean folklore. Kesha discusses the timeless relevance of folktales, the cultural significance embedded in them, and how they have evolved and intermixed across Caribbean countries. From trickster tales featuring Anansi to the eerie stories of Lagahoo and La Jablesse / La Diablesse, Kesha explains how these narratives continue to shape social behav...

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31:24

Curaçao's Culinary Heritage

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2025/02/11

Send us a text Discovering Curaçao's Food Culture with Sheedia In this episode of The Moreish Podcast Hema and Sheedia chat about the vibrant and diverse food culture of Curaçao. Following up on all we learned in the history of Curaçao episode, we dive into the Caribbean island's culinary influences from African, Dutch, and Indigenous cultures, and how the proximity to Venezula has influenced what is eaten. Sheedia gets into dishes like funchi, iguana soup, and keshi yena, and sweets that may...

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29:50

Curaçao: History, Heritage and Harmony

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2025/01/28

Send us a textIn this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema is joined by Sheedia Jansen, a Freedom Alchemist from Curaçao. Together they delve into the rich history and culture of the Caribbean island. Sheedia shares insights on Curaçao's colonial past, from its Indigenous Caquetio inhabitants to Spanish and Dutch rule, the TransAtlantic Slave Trade, and the influential contributions of the Afro-Caribbean, Dutch, and Jewish communities, and explains the relationship with the Netherlands as par...

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35:29

ENCORE Caribbean Carnival Chronicles with David Bremang

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2025/01/14

Send us a textDiving into the History of Carnival in the Caribbean with David BremangIn this encore episode Hema revisits her chat with David Bremang about the rich and complex history of Carnival in the Caribbean. From the African origins, Carnival of the French colonized islands and Cedula population, and the rebellion that brought Carnival as we know it today, David shares the origins, cultural significance, and evolution of Carnival, particularly in Trinidad and Toronto. He delves into th...

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15:43

Trinbagonian Chats with Devonna Adanna

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2024/12/31

Send us a textA Year in Podcasting & Trinbagonian Talk with Devonne AdannaThe final episode of 2024 is a fun, bonus episode filled with language and laughter. Hema reflects on the year-long journey of The Moreish Podcast, some highs and lows and gratitude.This episode is a bit of behind-the-scenes chats with storyteller Devonne Adanna, talking about Caribbean culture, the name of the podcast, plus language, sayings and proverbs from Trinidad and Tobago.Connect with Devonne AdannaStorytell...

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39:15

Caribbean Christmas Flavours with Teri

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2024/12/17

Send us a textExploring Trinbagonian Christmas Recipes with Teri's Food TherapyIn this special bonus Christmas episode, Hema chats with Teri from Teri's Food Therapy about Trinbagonian Christmas recipes. Teri shares her journey as a self-taught cook, her love for sharing recipes through social media and e-cookbooks, and reminisces about traditional Trinidadian Christmas foods such as ham, hops bread, sorrel, pastelles, and black cake. Tune in to discover the vibrant flavours and cultural...

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57:43

A Taste of St. Lucia with Chef Marissa Leon-John

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2024/12/03

Send us a textIn this heartfelt and lively episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with Chef Marissa Leon-John, a private chef from Montreal who brings her rich Caribbean roots from St. Lucia and St. Vincent into every dish she creates. Marissa shares her exciting journey on MasterChef Canada, her unique experiences working as a guest chef in St. Lucia, and the joy of infusing traditional Caribbean flavours into upscale dishes. The conversation delves into more personal topics, includ...

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52:53

Cuban Roots: Lisette’s Journey to Havana

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2024/11/19

Send us a textCuban Heritage and Identity: A Journey Back to HavanaImagine being the first person in your family to head back to your home country in over 60 years. The first to experience the culture and set aside everything you've heard for an an immersive experience, a chance to create memories and form your own opinions.Growing up as a Cuban-American-Canadian, Lisette Alvarez's journey to Havana, Cuba was like opening a door to the past. The first in their family to go back in over 60 yea...

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42:09

Puerto Rican Flavours with Laura Ortiz

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2024/11/05

Send us a textDelving into Puerto Rican Culinary and Cultural Richness with Laura OrtizIn this episode of The Moreish Podcast, host Hema chats with Laura Ortiz, a historian and food & culture tour operator from Puerto Rico, to explore the island's rich culinary heritage and cultural traditions. The discussion highlights traditional dishes like mofongo, rice & beans, and roasted pork, influenced by Taino, African, and Spanish roots. Laura explains the importance of cooking methods such...

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34:27

Puerto Rico: From Tainos to Today with Laura Ortiz

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2024/10/22

Send us a textUnveiling Puerto Rico: A Deep Dive into Culture, History, and IdentityIn 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 society and their tragic decline due to Spanish colonization, the introduction of enslaved African people, the encomienda system, and the drastic tra...

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46:47

Exploring Dominican Republic: History, Culture, and...

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2024/10/08

Send us a textHema, 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 influences show up in the food from ingredients and techniques used today in preparing everyday meals.He emphasizes the strong African influenc...

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26:35

Season 1 Recap

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2024/09/24

Send us a textGet 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' insights on colonialism, the historical accounts of the Arawak and Carib peoples, and the enduring influences of colonization on local food traditions. ...

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Season 2 Launching Soon

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2024/09/10

Send us a textSupport the showJoin 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-sauce

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50:37

Exploring Indo-Caribbean Identity with Tiara Jade...

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2024/06/25

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 behind it. The conversation touches on the balance of Indian roots, Caribbean heritage, and North American upbringing, exploring cultural identity, representation, and...

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54:49

Exploring Caribbean Culinary History with Keja Valens

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2024/06/18

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 themes such as creolization, the myth of cannibalism, and the political and cultural significance of historical cookbooks in the Caribbean. Keja shares insights from her academic research and other works, highlight...

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52:46

Carnival Chronicles: From Roots to Roads with David...

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2024/06/11

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.Connect with David:InstagramFoundMissing.coLinks:FriyieCrownMas TOMusic 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.

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56:17

Chef Dev Dishes on Food, Travel, and More

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2024/06/04

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'. Chef Dev recounts his early career, the influence of his family's heritage, and his world travels. The episode also explores the cultural connections in Indo-Caribbean cu...

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