Season 1 Recap

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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 courses
This episode includes excerpts from:
Exploring Caribbean Culinary History with Keja Valens
Land of 365 Beaches: Antigua & Barbuda
The Nature Island: Dominica
Hairouna, Land of the Blessed: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
One Island, Two Countries: St. Martin / Sint Maarten
Slave Voyages: Interview with Gregory O’Malley and Nafees M. Khan
West Indian Diplomacy: An Interview with Melissa, West Indian historian
Djamil Ninsoo, Afro-Indo Jamaican Cultural Advocate
Carnival Chronicles: From Roots to Roads with David Bremang
More Than Jerk Chicken: Jamaica
The Spice Island: Grenada

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