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 people, current day culture and food with a focus on the national dish of each country.
The Moreish Podcast. Where Caribbean history meets culture and cuisine.
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Episodes
27 episodes
Puerto Rican Flavours with Laura Ortiz
Delving 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 i...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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42:09
Puerto Rico: From Tainos to Today with Laura Ortiz
Unveiling 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'...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:27
Exploring Dominican Republic: History, Culture, and Cuisine with Harry Alvarez
Hema, 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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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46:47
Season 1 Recap
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 shap...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:35
Book Talk: Exploring Indo-Caribbean Identity with Tiara Jade Chutkhan
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 heritag...
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Episode 8
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50:22
Book Talk: Exploring Caribbean Culinary History with Keja Valens
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 fo...
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Episode 7
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54:28
Carnival Chronicles: From Roots to Roads with David Bremang
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.From the Cedula population in t...
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Episode 6
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52:46
Book Talk: Chef Dev Dishes on Food, Travel, and More
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 hi...
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Episode 5
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56:11
Djamil Ninsoo, Afro-Indo Jamaican cultural advocate
In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with Djamil Ninsoo, also known as douglabwoy on social media, an Afro-Indo Jamaican cultural advocate and anthropologist. Djamil, who has authored a children's book 'Eva My N...
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Episode 4
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57:55
In conversation with Chef Mireille Roc
In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema sits down with Chef Mireille to delve into her multifaceted background and culinary journey. Mireille joined us as co-host for Season 1 of The Moreish Podcast, and now it's time to...
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Episode 3
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42:03
WestIndianDiplomacy.com: An interview with Melissa, West Indian historian
In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and Mireille speak with Melissa Goolsarran Ramnauth, a Florida-based trademark and business attorney, historian, and the mind behind WestIndianDiplomacy.com and the West Indian History Instagra...
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Episode 2
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44:13
SlaveVoyages.org: Interview with Gregory O'Malley and Nafees M. Khan
Today’s bonus episode features in-depth conversations with Dr. Nafees M. Khan and Dr. Gregory O'Malley, key contributors on the Operational Committee behind the Slave Voyages database. We ...
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Episode 1
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1:13:23
Hairouna, Land of the Blessed: St Vincent and the Grenadines
Mireille delves into the history of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, covering topics such as geography or one main island and 32 smaller islands, the indigenous tribes, colonization, slavery, indentured servitude, cultural integration, religious...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:03
Hewanorra, Land of Iguanas: St. Lucia
In today’s episode we explore the history of St. Lucia from indigenous tribes to colonization, slavery, and independence. It delves into the multicultural influences on modern-day St. Lucian culture, highlighting notable figures, national dishe...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:51
Birthplace of Alexander Hamilton: St. Kitts and Nevis
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, E...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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29:49
More than jerk chicken: Jamaica
Hema and Mireille delve into the rich history of Jamaica, covering the arrival of various groups like the Tainos, Spanish, British, and immigrants from different regions. Mireille discusses the Maroon Wars, slave rebellions, emancipation from s...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:41
Land of High Mountains: Haiti
In this episode Mireille delves into the history of Haiti, from its indigenous roots to the impact of colonization, the Haitian Revolution, and the country's struggles with political turmoil. Hema explores the rich culture of Haiti, including i...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:25
The Spice Island: Grenada
Hema and Mireille delve into the rich history and cuisine of Grenada. In this episode they talk about the Arawak population, the colonization of the island, the national dish 'oil down', and the country’s spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:43
2/3 of Hispaniola: Dominican Republic
In this episode Hema and Mireille discuss the history, culture, and cuisine of the Dominican Republic, covering the island's historical background, demographic breakdown, the impact of colonialism, the Trujillo dictatorship, and the fusio...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:33
One island, two countries: St. Martin & Sint Maarten
In this episode of The Moreish Podcast Hema discusses the shared island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, exploring its history, cultural influences, and Mireille talks about the food, highlighting the variations in cuisine between the Fren...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:27
The Nature Island: Dominica
Join Hema and Mireille on this episode of The Moreish Podcast as they delve into the fascinating history, culture, and cuisine of Dominica. From the Indigenous population, colonial influences, traditional celebrations, to the shift from mountai...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:38
The largest island in the Caribbean Sea: Cuba
In this episode Hema discusses the Cuban currency, gives a brief history of people of Cuba, from the Indigenous Taino population through the Spanish settlements and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and how these points in history affect current ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:34
Birthplace of rum?: Barbados
In this episode Hema discusses a celebrity with roots in Barbados, gives a brief history of people of Barbados - from the Indigenous population through the Portuguese and Spanish settlements, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and indentured servan...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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