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
36 episodes
History of Trinidad Part 1: Tales of Heritage and Resistance with Sunity Maharaj
Exploring the Rich History of Trinidad: From Indigenous Roots to Cultural FusionThis 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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:08:31
Exploring Caribbean Folklore with Kesha Christie
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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34:37
Curaçao's Culinary Heritage
Discovering Curaçao's Food Culture with SheediaIn 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, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:24
Curaçao: History, Heritage and Harmony
In 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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:50
ENCORE Caribbean Carnival Chronicles with David Bremang
Diving 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 ...
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Season 2
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35:29
Trinbagonian Chats with Devonna Adanna
A 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 low...
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Season 2
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15:43
Caribbean Christmas Flavours with Teri
Exploring 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...
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Season 2
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39:15
A Taste of St. Lucia with Chef Marissa Leon-John
In 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. Mariss...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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57:43
Cuban Roots: Lisette’s Journey to Havana
Cuban 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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:53
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 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
