Get 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. The episode also touches on the significant contributions of British, French, Dutch, and other European powers in the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the introduction of indentured servants from South Asia. In Season 2 we'll dive deeper into Caribbean history with expert guests and personal stories, continuing to trace cultural practices and cuisine back to their historical roots.
Resources:Caribbean Yard Campus coursesThis episode includes excerpts from:Exploring Caribbean Culinary History with Keja ValensLand of 365 Beaches: Antigua & BarbudaThe Nature Island: DominicaHairouna, Land of the Blessed: St. Vincent and the Grenadines One Island, Two Countries: St. Martin / Sint MaartenSlave Voyages: Interview with Gregory O’Malley and Nafees M. Khan West Indian Diplomacy: An Interview with Melissa, West Indian historianDjamil Ninsoo, Afro-Indo Jamaican Cultural AdvocateCarnival Chronicles: From Roots to Roads with David BremangMore Than Jerk Chicken: JamaicaThe Spice Island: Grenada
What is moreish? | more·ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for more
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