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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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46:55

Indo-Caribbean Canadian Culture & Community: A...

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2025/12/23

We'd love to hear from you! The Indo-Caribbean Canadian Experience with Ryan Singh In the last full episode of 2025, Hema is joined by Ryan Singh, the Founder of the Indo-Caribbean Canadian Association (ICCA). They explore the nuances of Indo-Caribbean identity, the impact of colonial history, and the struggle for cultural recognition in Canada. Ryan shares the origin story and mission of ICCA, various community programs such as youth mentorship, support for single parents, and advocacy...

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37:09

Caribbean Christmas: Traditions, Folktales, and...

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2025/12/20

We'd love to hear from you! Caribbean Christmas Traditions and an Anansi story with Kesha Christie In the final Caribbean folklore episode of 2025, Kesha shares some traditions and unique ways different Caribbean nations celebrate at Christmas, including bamboo bursting and Junkanoo, plus some of the favourite food & drink made at the end of the year. Of course, an episode with Kesha is not complete without a folktale and this time it’s Anansi and Sorrel. Listen to more Caribbean folklore...

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Caribbean Folklore: The Lantern in the Cane Field, A...

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2025/12/09

We'd love to hear from you! Exploring the Untold Stories of Chinese-Caribbean Heritage In this episode, storyteller and frequent guest Kesha Christie dives into the often-overlooked Chinese-Caribbean heritage, exploring folktales and oral histories that highlight the rich cultural fusion in the Caribbean. Kesha talks about her research journey uncovering the often untold Chinese-Caribbean stories from Trinidad, Guyana, and Jamaica. The folktale 'The Lantern in the Cane Field,' bri...

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46:12

Book Talk: Belly Full Cookbook, Caribbean Food &...

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2025/11/25

We'd love to hear from you! Caribbean Cuisine with Lesley Enston, author of Belly Full: Exploring Caribbean Cuisine Through 11 Fundamental Ingredients and Over 100 Recipes [A Cookbook] Join Hema and Lesley as they talk about Caribbean cuisine and history through the lens of Lesley's debut cookbook Belly Full, where she delves into Caribbean food through 11 fundamental ingredients. In this episode, Lesley shares her personal background and family stories, some of her favourite dishes, and her ...

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70:06

Exploring Bahamian Culture through History with Sasha...

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2025/11/11

We'd love to hear from you! Exploring Bahamian History: From Indigenous Roots to Modern Identity In this episode, Hema and Sasha Wells, a PhD student in Caribbean History at Florida International University, delve into the rich history of The Bahamas. The discussion spans multiple eras, from the indigenous Lucayan people, the effects of European colonization, the cultural and racial dynamics influenced by loyalist migration, and the eventual road to independence from the British Crown in 1973...

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35:43

Caribbean Folklore: The Pumpkin Daughter, An...

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2025/10/28

We'd love to hear from you! We’re back with another Caribbean folktale, told by Kesha Christie. In this episode, Kesha shares an Indo-Caribbean folktale from Trinidad titled 'Kadoo Ki Beti' or 'The Pumpkin Daughter.' The story, which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, revolves around Mama Savitri, an old woman who desperately wishes for a child. Through prayers and a magical pumpkin, her wish is partially granted. This folktale has themes of spirituality, cultural cues, and communi...

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42:54

Exploring Guyana’s Foodways with Dr. Geoffrey Giddings

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2025/10/14

We'd love to hear from you! Guyanese Culinary Traditions From Guyana’s six peoples to the impact of Guyana’s new wealth, and the national dish of pepperpot, Hema and Dr. Geoffrey Giddings discuss the ever-evolving foodways in Guyana. Geoffrey, an expert in African American studies and a passionate advocate for Guyanese food culture, delves into the rich history of Guyana, known as the land of six peoples, highlighting the culinary influences from Indigenous, European, African, Ind...

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Exploring Guyana's Historical Roots with Melissa...

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2025/09/30

The History of Guyana with Melissa, West Indian Diplomacy Melissa Goolcharran Ramnauth, Editor-in-Chief of West Indian Diplomacy, shares her knowledge of the history of Guyana on this episode of the podcast. From the early Indigenous peoples to the colonial power struggles between the Dutch and the British, Hema and Melissa dive into key historical moments in Guyanese history: the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade taking enslaved African people to Guyana to work on plantations, the abolition o...

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57:46

Caribbean Food History with Dr. Candice Goucher

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2025/09/16

Exploring Caribbean Culture through Foodways with Dr. Candice Goucher In this episode Hema chats with guest Dr. Candice Goucher, author of "Congotay! Congotay! A Global History of Caribbean Food," about the dynamic and fraught history of Caribbean food and culture. From the reconstruction of Caribbean culture, the contributions of Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European peoples to Caribbean culture & cuisine, and the significant role of food in preserving history and culture, H...

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23:23

Caribbean Folklore: The Lady and Her Three Sons - A...

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2025/09/02

A Folktale from Grenada with Kesha Christie Welcome to Season 3 of The Moreish Podcast! We kick off with Toronto-based storyteller and podcaster Kesha Christie’s rendition of a humorous Grenadian folktale, 'The Lady and Her Three Sons,' which highlights the Caribbean tradition of descriptive nicknames. Hema and Kesha chat about the cultural significance of nicknames, superstitions, and community spirit within the Caribbean diaspora, and they share their thoughts on why these stori...

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53:53

ENCORE: Slave Voyages with Dr. Gregory O’Malley and...

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2025/06/17

Exploring the Legacy of the Slave Voyages Database In the final episode of season two of The Moreish Podcast, Hema wraps up with an encore episode featuring Dr. Nafees M. Khan and historian Dr. Gregory O'Malley from the Slave Voyages Consortium. The conversation delves deep into the Slave Voyages database, a comprehensive online resource documenting the transatlantic and intra-American slave trades through shipping records and other historical documents. With a focus on the Caribbean, the exp...

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22:46

Caribbean Folklore: Making a deal with Death told by...

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2025/06/10

One Caribbean: Exploring Dominican Folklore and Storytelling In this final folklore episode of this season of The Moreish Podcast, Kesha and Hema celebrate the interconnectedness of Caribbean culture through stories. The episode features a bit of a dark folktale from the Dominican Republic about Joe, a lazy young man who makes a deal with Death to become rich. The story's undertones reflect the island's religious beliefs, and the discussion delves into how such tales highlight the shared yet ...

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47:07

The Irish-Caribbean Connection: Unmasking Myths with...

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2025/06/03

The Irish-Caribbean Connection: Unravelling Myths and Historical Realities In this episode, the conversation explores the complex and often misunderstood historical connections between Ireland and the Caribbean. Dr. Ellen Howley delves into Irish indentured servitude in the Caribbean, the myth of Irish enslavement, and the significant yet nuanced differences between indentured servitude and African slavery. The discussion covers various aspects, including literary influences, historical recor...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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