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The Moreish Podcast: Caribbean History, Culture, and Cuisine

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.What is moreish? | more·ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for moreIf you are enjoying the podcast, consider leaving a rating

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24:34

Caribbean Folklore: A Lizard’s Lesson with Kesha...

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2025/05/27

Why the Ground Lizard Doesn't Sleep in Trees Anymore - A St. Martin / Sint Maarten Story Hema and Kesha continue to delve into the fascinating, fun and informative folktales from the Caribbean. This week Kesha shares a story from St. Martin/St. Maarten that explains why ground lizards no longer sleep in trees. Through this short folk story, we learn about Sammy, the ground lizard, tamarind trees and the twin island of St. Martin / Sint Maarten. This one small Caribbean island in the Lesser An...

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59:34

Book Talk: Caribbean Culinary History with Keshia...

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2025/05/20

Send us a text A Deep Dive into Caribbean Culinary History with Keshia Sakarah In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, host Hema chats with Keshia Sakarah, a self-taught chef, food writer, and educator of Montserratian and Barbudian descent. Based on topics raised in her first book Caribe A Caribbean Cookbook with History they explore the rich history of the Caribbean and its influence on contemporary food and culture. From the Indigenous names for each nation, unique ingredients used in ever...

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24:24

Caribbean Folklore: The Power of Pataki Stories in...

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2025/05/13

Send us a text Exploring Pataki Stories: The Tale of Obara and His Gift Continuing the Caribbean folklore series, Kesha Christie joins Hema on the podcast to dive into Pataki stories of the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria, focusing on the Orishas and their unique powers. 'The Gift’, told by Kesha, is the story of Obara, the once-poor Orisha and how he received his Ashe. The conversation highlights the cultural and spiritual significance of these sacred stories, their connection to Yoruba culture...

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37:06

Papiamentu: The Language of Curaçao with Sheedia Jansen

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2025/05/06

Send us a text Exploring Papiamentu: The Unique Language of Curaçao In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and guest Sheedia Jansen delve into the 300-year-old history of Papiamentu, the vibrant lingua franca of Curaçao. Sheedia, a Freedom Alchemist born and raised in Curaçao, explains how Papiamentu emerged from a blend of influences from West Africa, Portuguese, Dutch, Indigenous Caquetios, and Spanish cultures, and is a result of Caribbean colonization. The conversation highlig...

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27:59

Caribbean Folklore: Anansi’s Antics in Antigua & Barbuda

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2025/04/29

Send us a text Antiguan Folktales: Anansi's Wisdom and Lessons In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Kesha Christie, a renowned storyteller and Ted Talk speaker, joins the show to explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean folktales, focusing on the iconic trickster hero, Anansi. This captivating Anansi story from Antigua & Barbuda has it’s origins in Ghana (Africa). Hema and Kesha discuss how these stories reflect and preserve cultural and spiritual beliefs, the nuances and variations acro...

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52:29

Discovering the flavours of Tobago with Devonne Adanna

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2025/04/22

Send us a text Exploring the Rich Culinary Culture of Tobago In the second episode on Tobago, one half of the twin-island nation of Trinidad & Tobago, Hema and guest Devonne Adanna, a storyteller and Caribbean history enthusiast from Tobago, dive into the diverse culinary traditions of Tobago. The discussion covers the historical influences on the islands' food, the distinction between Trinidad's fast-paced, street food culture and Tobago's homestyle cooking, and the unique flavours...

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48:10

Tobago's Past Revisited with Devonne Adanna

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2025/04/08

Send us a text In this episode host Hema and guest Devonne Adanna, a Caribbean history enthusiast, discuss the intricate historical backgrounds of Trinidad & Tobago, with a focus on Tobago. They delve into the impact of European colonization, the economic struggles Tobago faced post-slavery, and the distinct cultural evolution of both islands before they amalgamated to become one country. Devonne also shares her advocacy for autism awareness through her content creation, highlightin...

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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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68:31

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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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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