The Moreish Podcast: Caribbean History, Culture, and Cuisine
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. What is moreish? | more·ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for more If you are enjoying the podcast, consider leaving a rating and review. Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce
Episodes
Many foods come to mind when people think of Jamaica, and one most often associated with Jamaican cuisine is jerk chicken. In this episode Hema is joined by Alyssa Sperry Bertrand, a retired pastry chef turned academic and historian, to discuss the evolution of jerk, from traditional methods to modern interpretations. They explore the origins as a food preservation method, the influence of the Taino people, Maroons and African cult...
Dive into the history of Caribbean cookbooks with Keja Valens, author of Culinary Colonialism, Caribbean Cookbooks, and Recipes for National Independence.
In this encore episode Keja Valens, Professor of English at Salem State University and author of 'Culinary Colonialism, Caribbean Cookbooks, and Recipes for National Independence' discusses creolization, early cookbook authors, and the cultural significance of historical cookbooks...
How salt shaped Jamaica’s culture and subcultures
Hema is joined by Alyssa Sperry Bertrand, a retired pastry chef turned academic and historian, about her research on the historical and cultural significance of salt in Jamaica. Starting with the colonial era and the Spanish followed by the British, they explore the transition of Jamaica from a salt-producing island to a sugar-centric economy, the role of women in salt production, an...
The Story of the Turtlemen: Navigating the Waters of Caribbean History
Who are the turtlemen of the Cayman Islands? In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Sharika Crawford, historian and author of The Last Turtleman of the Caribbean delves into the history and cultural significance of sea turtle hunting in the Caribbean, particularly focusing on the turtlemen of the Cayman Islands. She discusses the rich maritime culture that has o...
Exploring Caribbean Identity, Food, and Family Stories with Marie Mitchell
Marie Mitchell, a chef, writer, and author of Kin: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen joins Hema to talk about her Caribbean heritage and stories through the lens of her narrative cookbook, that blends Caribbean history, culture, and cuisine.
Marie’s book shares an intimate look at her family's journey, sadness &...
Understanding Reparations and Caribbean Justice with Brian Royce, Campaign Manager for The Repair Campaign
Hema is joined by Brian Royes, Campaign Manager for The Repair Campaign, an organization that amplifies for the call for former colonial powers to acknowledge their role in the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans.
They delve into CARICOM's 10-point plan for reparations and reparatory justice...
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 yout...
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 i...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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 fol...
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 i...
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 trad...
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 cultu...
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 wi...
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...
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 re...
Debunking the Irish-Caribbean Connection: Unravelling Myths and Historical Realities
Dr. Ellen Howley joins Hema to discuss the complex and nuanced history between Ireland and the Caribbean.
In the context of Irish history from the 17th century, the British Empire, and the forced migration under Cromwell, Dr. Howley shares the complexity of some Irish people being sent to the Caribbean as indentured servan...
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 tw...
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