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.
Resources
https://www.britannica.com/place/Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis
https://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=4cd2bf87655b
https://ntbg.org/breadfruit/about-breadfruit/history/
https://www.historicstkitts.kn/timeline-history-of-st-kitts
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/st-kitts-and-nevis-virtual-jewish-history-tour
https://mystkittstouristinformation.com/history-of-st-kitts-and-nevis/
https://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis.html
https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/pre-colonial-history/4235/
https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/archaeologyofslavery/slavery-caribbean
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-20032548
https://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/
What is moreish? | more·ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for more
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