Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Diaspora Food Stories
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| Zimbabwean Chef Kudakwashe Makoni | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:00:53 | |
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Kudakwashe Makoni, aka Chef Kuda, raised in the kitchen by his grandmother who he says spoiled him. At 19, his family moved the U.S. settling in Texas where he went to school and began to pursue a career in industries other than food. But it wasn’t long before food came calling and after going to culinary school and moving back to Zimbabwe to continue honing his skills and techniques in African cuisine, The Black Chef as he is known was born. Now living in Ghana with pursuits around the world, Chef Kuda details his journey from cooking in his homeland of Zimbabwe to now making sure the world knows the essence of and enjoys Zimbabwean cuisine. Listen and Connect Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. Website: Diaspora Food Stories Episode Sponsors | |||
| Zimbabwean Hotelier Dr. Mati Nyazema - Part 3 | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:41:44 | |
Steps away from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is a beautity boutique hotel built from the vision of Dr. Matifadza Nyazema or Dr. Mati, former journalist and hospitality veteran. She built Mbano Manor Hotel from the ground up over the couse of three years between 2016 and 2019, opening her doors in February 2020 right before the world shut down for the COVID pandemic. But just as beautiful as the 18-room property with a one presidential suite is the story of vision, faith and determination to create a legacy agains all odds. We are sharing her story over three episodes so get ready to be amazed and inspired, knowing that if you put your mind to something and really work to make it happen, it will. Listen and Connect Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. Episode Sponsors | |||
| Chef and Entrepreneur Rachel Adjei | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:35:32 | |
Rachel Adjei is a chef and entrepreneur based in Toronto, Canada. In 2020, she founded The Abibiman Project, a social enterprise venture that introduces the abundance of flavors and ingredients from the African continent and its diaspora through dishes and products created to give back to organizations serving communities, especially residents, who are food insecure. As one of Toronto’s rising stars, she is creating an impact by doing what she loves: bringing people together through food. In this episode, she shares what inspired The Abibiman Project, establishing the right partnerships and what self care as an entrepreneur looks like for her. To learn more about Rachel and her work, visit The Abibiman online. Listen and Connect Related Articles From Cuisine Noir Experience Sights, Connections and Black Culture in Toronto Dining Out in Toronto: Diverse Food Experiences That Savor the World
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Cookbook Authors Vernita Harris and Beatrice Moore | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:47:57 | |
Vernita Harris and Beatrice Moore have turned a 40-plus year friendship into a business over food. The friends met while in attending Praire View A & M University in Texas as college students and have since supported each other’s journeys through life since. Their friendship turned into a partnership during the pandemic in 2020 when they began to create a community by sharing recipes. This led to publishing their first cookbook, ”Pinch-Dash-Done: A Gateway to Flavorful Recipes,” which received several accolades. Due to be released on April 6, their follow-up cookbook “Pinch-Dash-Done: Make It Seasonal,” focuses on cooking with fruits and vegetables that are in season for optimal flavors. In this episode, they are talking about the success of their cookbooks that includes a partnership with AARP. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Pinch-Dash-Done Authors Fight Food Insecurity with Generational Recipes
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Crescendo Foods Ghana Founder Dr. Wanida Lewis | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:50:27 | |
New Jersey native Dr. Wanida Lewis founded Crescendo Foods, Ghana’s first shared kitchen coworking hub, in 2021. A food scientist by profession, Dr. Lewis and Crescendo Foods’ focus is to “create a Pan-African ecosystem to celebrate culture through food as well as art.” It also serves as a safe place where innovative ideas can be nurtured. Located in the country’s capital, Accra, Dr. Lewis and her team are preparing to host participants who want to learn about African cuisine, specifically Ghana’s cuisine and food culture, during their first culinary culture exchange program, Plate 2 Plate, this July. To learn more about Crescendo Foods and Plate 2 Plate, visit their website. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Crescendo Foods Hosts First Plate2Plate Cultural Exchange Program in Ghana
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Wine and Hip-Hop Connoisseur Jermaine Stone | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:51:00 | |
If you love wine and hip-hop, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. While in college, Jermaine Stone, aka The Real Wolf of Wine, had a goal of getting a office job to grow his business skills not knowing that it would one day lead to traveling the world for wine. The Bronx native worked for Zachy’s, an auction house in New York, where he began to learn about wine from the operations side. As his career and knowledge expanded, he eventually became a consultant for some of the biggest brands and wine regions globally. His love of hip-hop carries over seamlessly into his work as he pairs his favorite artists and lines with wines to show the characteristics and notes of each that create the perfect melody of sound and taste. He is sharing some of his favorite wine and hip-hop pairings and more in this episode. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Jermaine Stone, the Real Wolf of Wine, Increases Accessibility Through Hip-Hop
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Artist and Writer Tunde Wey | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:16:23 | |
Tunde Wey is more than an artist and writer. He is also a cook who uses "nigerian food to interrogate colonialism, capitalism and racism," per his website. We first learned about his work when news outlets began reporting on his social projects in New Orleans that charged White people at least 2x more for plates of food as a way of discussing the wealth disparity gap in the city. But before he began cooking for people and using food to passionately advocate around issues relating to race and wealth, there is a story of an inquisitive young boy growing up in Nigeria who would step foot on U.S. soil in Detroit at age 16. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Chef and Food Advocate Bashir Munye | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:56:31 | |
Born in Somalia and raised in Italy, Chef Bashir Munye has called Toronto home for the past 22 years. Growing up in the Mediterranean, fresh seasonal foods were the norm. His approach to cooking is simple. In this episode, he talks about his brief time in Somalia before moving to Italy at five years old and assimilating to Italian culture, only to later as an adult find his way back to his African roots and how this shows up in this work as a chef, food advocate and educator today. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Entrepreneur and Author Agatha Achindu | 29 Nov 2023 | 01:11:30 | |
These days, Agatha Achindu is wearing several hats as a successful entrepreneur, wellness architect, and,most recently, cookbook author. The Cameroonian author of "Bountiful Cooking," released September 2023, is also the founder of Yummy Spoonfuls, which she started in 2006 to help parents become more intentional about the foods they give their children. With an unwavering commitment to sharing her passion for healthy eating and living with others, she gives listeners a behind-the-scenes breakdown of how faith powered her entrepreneurial journey to where she is today. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir How Yummy Spoonfuls is Making Each Stage Count
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Entrepreneurs Kudzai Bingepinge and Awa Kone | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:52:52 | |
Switzerland and Chicago-based entrepreneurs Kudzai Bingepinge and Awa Kone sit down with host Sheree Williams for this episode of Diaspora Food Stories to talk about their business venture African Flavor Lab and their brand N/UM, African artisan salts. With roots in both Zimbabwe and Ivory Coast, the duo have uncovered one of Africa's hidden gems, salt. Through N/Um, they are not only delivering great taste, but African culinary history in each of their five artisanal offerings. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Writer and Documenter Riaz Phillips | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:46:46 | |
Riaz Phillips is a multi-disciplined, award-winning writer and documenter whose passion for food from the Caribbean and Black food culture in the U.K., has taken readers on a journey from the vibrant streets of London, the immigrant settlings around the U.K., and to the corners of the Caribbean. His deep-rooted connection to his Caribbean heritage has enabled him to seek out the often-untold stories and bring them to a new audience through in-depth essays, reporting, activism, film, photography and recipe collation. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Black Food Sovereignty Toronto Chair Anan Lololi | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:08:31 | |
Recorded on August 31, which has been designated by the United Nations as the International Day for People of African descent, host Sheree Williams connects with Canadian urban farmer Anan Lololi to talk about his work around Black food sovereignty in Toronto. Anan soon found himself in the food world, founding Afri-Can FoodBasket in 1997 with a new passion for working to help create food-secure communities through an equity lens. He is now a research associate with Ryerson University’s Centre for Studies in Food Security, the chair of Toronto’s Black Food Sovereignty Working Group and launched an international food sovereignty initiative in his home country of Guyana. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Zimbabwean Hotelier Dr. Mati Nyazema - Part 2 | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:33:08 | |
Steps away from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is a beautity boutique hotel built from the vision of Dr. Matifadza Nyazema or Dr. Mati, former journalist and hospitality veteran. She built Mbano Manor Hotel from the ground up over the couse of three years between 2016 and 2019, opening her doors in February 2020 right before the world shut down for the COVID pandemic. But just as beautiful as the 18-room property with a one presidential suite is the story of vision, faith and determination to create a legacy agains all odds. We are sharing her story over three episodes so get ready to be amazed and inspired, knowing that if you put your mind to something and really work to make it happen, it will. Listen and Connect Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. Episode Sponsors | |||
| Chef and Restaurateur Pierre Thiam - French | 05 Oct 2023 | 01:06:52 | |
L’animatrice invitée Madalena Pedro Miala rejoint Diaspora Food Stories pour cet épisode spécial mettant en vedette le chef et restaurateur Pierre Thiam. Né et élevé au Sénégal, le chef Pierre est connu dans le monde entier pour son travail de promotion des ingrédients et des cuisines d’Afrique de l’Ouest, ainsi que pour l’introduction du ‘fonio’, des céréales anciennes aux papilles gustatives Occidentaux. Au cours de cette conversation, Madalena revisite son enfance, son arrivée aux États-Unis et ses humbles débuts culinaires avant de se diriger rapidement vers le succès qu’il connaît aujourd’hui en cuisine et autant qu’auteur de plusieurs livres de cuisine célébrant la culture alimentaire Africaine. Cette conversation incroyable est également disponible en anglais. | |||
| Chef and Restaurateur Pierre Thiam | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:59:31 | |
Guest host Madalena Pedro Miala is joining Diaspora Food Stories for this special episode featuring chef and restauranteur Pierre Thiam. Born and raised in Senegal, Chef Pierre is known around the world for his work in championing West African ingredients and cuisines as well as introducing the ancient grain fonio to Western palates. During this conversation, Madalena revisits his childhood, arrival into the U.S. and his humble culinary beginning before fast forwarding to the success he is enjoying today in the kitchen and as an author of multiple cookbooks celebrating African food culture. The amazing conversation is also available in French. Listen and Connect Related Articles from Cuisine Noir Pierre Thiam Attempts to Create the World’s Highest Pop-Up Restaurant A Modern Twist on Senegalese Cuisine with Pierre Thiam
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Chef and Author Suzanne Barr | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:03:53 | |
Suzanne Barr is one of Toronto's praised chefs for her culinary creativity and passion for the industry. Born in Toronto and raised in Plantation, Florida, Suzanne later returned to Canada as a chef, opening her first restaurant Kitchen Dinette, followed by Kid Chocolate with her husband. After closing both restaurants, she went on to pursue other projects including a chef-in-residence stint at the Gladstone Hotel and in 2022, she released her first book, "My Ackee Tree: A Chef's Memoir of Finding Home in the Kitchen," which is a wonderful collection of stories outlining her journey through life and in the kitchen. With a new restaurant project on the horizon, she is stopping to share her journey and how she stays inspired to create. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Suzanne Barr Curates Her Own Culinary Vision in Toronto
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Chef and Restaurateur Nigel Spence | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:43:17 | |
Host Sheree Williams is reuniting with chef Nigel Spence, owner of Ripe Kitchen & Bar in Mount Vernon, NY. Since first interviewing him for Cuisine Noir in 2010, Chef Nigel continues to deliver an authentic Jamaican experience for everyone coming through his restaurant's doors. The celebrated New York chef has just added a few new menu items to his newly renovated restaurant that is well-known among neighbors and fellow Caribbeans. In this episode, he is sharing how humble beginnings led to studying at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, an internship on the Food Network and later a restaurant with a mission to serve great Jamaican food with sides of fun. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Nigel Spence and Ripe Kitchen & Bar Puts Jamaican Cuisine on NYC Map
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Food Entrepreneur Kara Johnson | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:54:38 | |
Kara Johnson grew up surrounded by amazing cuisine, music, art and architecture in the historical city of New Orleans. She also grew up surrounded by women who made every day magical in the kitchen. The entrepreneur is the founder of The Cook Shop, a delicious line of Creole and Cajun seasonings named after the restaurant her great, great grandmother owned in the early 1900s. She is sharing her story about how cherished food traditions are behind the inspiration to share her family's legacy with others. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Idara Otu | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:58:27 | |
Olympian, Wall Street veteran, author and philanthropist Idara Otu is also adding entrepreneur to her list of accolades as the founder of NŌK CHOC, a premium vegan hot cocoa company that sources its ingredients from West Africa. In this episode, Idara shares her journey as a first-generation Nigerian growing up in New York and her educational journey at Stanford University, where she ran track and eventually competed on the 2012 Nigerian track and field team during the Olympics. Her passion for education and sports inspired her to launch Camp Gen in Nigeria, and with a bigger mission to build a secondary school for girls in the country, she launched NŌK CHOC to deliver a product that is loved by so many while giving them an opportunity to support an amazing cause. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Empresaria Social Colombiana Liseth Martinez - Spanish | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:46:09 | |
Desde Portugal a Colombia, regresamos con otro asombroso episodio multilingual que le hará parar lo que estás haciendo para escuchar. La presentadora invitada Lisa Marie Zapata está en conversación con Liseth Martinez, encargada de mercadeo y promoción de la bebida ancestral Viché Canao. Con sus raíces culturales bien puestas y un sentido de lucha para combatir la erradicación de industrias Afro-Colombianas, Liseth cree en la importancia de preservar y recuperar conocimientos ancestrales de generación en generación. En este episodio, aprenda más sobre el Viché, producido únicamente por Afro-Colombianos y como Liseth y su comunidad continuamente abogan el derecho de crear una bebida naturalmente parte de su herencia. Este episodio también está disponible en inglés. Escucha y Conéctate
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| Colombian Social Entrepreneur Liseth Martinez | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:56:05 | |
From Portugal to Colombia, we're back with another amazing multilingual podcast episode that you’ll have to stop what you are doing and listen. Guest host Lisa Marie Zapata is in conversation with Liseth Martinez, who oversees marketing and branding for the ancestral drink and brand Viche Canao. With a strong sense of cultural roots and a fighting mentality to stop the eradication of industries in Afro-Colombian communities, she believes in the importance of preserving and recovering ancestral knowledge from generation to generation. In this episode, learn more about viche, which can only be made by Afro-Colombians, and how Liseth and the community are continuously advocating to be able to create a drink that is inherently a part of their heritage. This podcast episode is also available in Spanish. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Homegirl's Hummus Founder Niehla Ollie | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:44:37 | |
We all need at least one homegirl in our lives who we can talk to about anything and also make sure we have some good food. Our homegirl for this episode is Niehla Ollie, a Chicago entrepreneur who founded Homegirl’s Hummus. After deciding to make her own version and raving about how good it was, even better, she decided to start her business in 2016. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Top Chef Italy Finalist Victoire Gouloubi | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:06:42 | |
Born and raised in the Republic of Congo, Victoire left the country at the age of 20 after receiving a visa to live in Italy. It was there that she found her passion for cooking and embarked on an amazing culinary career that includes opening her own restaurant in Milan and competing on Bravo's "Top Chef Italy," and "Top Chef World All-Stars." In sharing her story, she is very candid about how the challenges of war in Congo as well as being an African immigrant in Italy pushed her to succeed so that others could see what is possible when you really put your heart and mind into something. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Zimbabwean Hotelier Dr. Mati Nyazema - Part 1 | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:39:59 | |
Steps away from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is a beautity boutique hotel built from the vision of Dr. Matifadza Nyazema or Dr. Mati, former journalist and hospitality veteran. She built Mbano Manor Hotel from the ground up over the couse of three years between 2016 and 2019, opening her doors in February 2020 right before the world shut down for the COVID pandemic. But just as beautiful as the 18-room property with a one presidential suite is the story of vision, faith and determination to create a legacy agains all odds. We are sharing her story over three episodes so get ready to be amazed and inspired, knowing that if you put your mind to something and really work to make it happen, it will. Listen and Connect Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. Episode Sponsors | |||
| Barbados Tourism Marketing Director of Public Relations Aprille Thomas | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:39:37 | |
Aprille Thomas heads up the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Public Relations Department, overseeing all PR efforts for the U.S., Canada, U.K., Latin America and the Caribbean, along with corporate communications for the organization. Aprille joined BTMI after leading on PR strategy at the five-diamond Sandy Lane Hotel, and later helping Canadian fashion brand Joe Fresh expand internationally into Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Korea, Mexico and the Philippines. Prior to her PR career, Aprille was an editor for Fine Cuisine, Parenting Today and Smart Homes magazines. She is a graduate of Leicester University U.K., and Saint Michael's College, Vermont, USA. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Dona de Restaurante Ana Sofia Lopes - Portuguese | 31 May 2023 | 00:52:14 | |
Estamos muito entusiasmados em compartilhar o nosso primeiro podcast multilíngue com a restaurateur Ana Sofia Lopes ou que muitos simplesmente conhecem como Sofia, proprietária do Sophia's Place em Lisboa, Portugal. A anfitriã convidada Janice Da Silva fala com a Sofia sobre a sua infância na cidade e como os seus pais sempre fizeram questão de que ela se mantivesse ligada às suas raízes cabo-verdianas. Da carreira de beleza à abertura de seu primeiro restaurante na mesma rua onde o seu pai também tinha um negócio, Sofia tem a missão de unir as pessoas, principalmente a diáspora africana por meio da comida. É uma conversa muito honesta e envolvente que você precisa ouvir! Ouça o podcast em inglês ou português. Ouça e Ligue-se | |||
| Restaurateur Ana Sofia Lopes - English | 31 May 2023 | 00:54:08 | |
Guest host Janice Helena Goncalves Da Silva is talking to Ana Sofia Lopes about growing up in Lisbon, Portugal, and how her parents always made sure she stayed connected to her Cape Verdean roots. From a career in beauty to opening her first restaurant on the very street where her father also owned a business, Sofia is on a mission to unite people, especially the African diaspora through food. It’s a very honest and engaging conversation that you have to listen to. This podcast is also available in Portuguese. Listen and Connect | |||
| Kenyan Podcast Host and Agriculturist Wambui Mbichi | 18 May 2023 | 00:31:30 | |
Wambui Mbichi is the founder and host of Farm to Table Podcast KE; a platform that shines a light on innovations within Kenyan food systems as well as neighboring countries. Her interest in agriculture started at home at a young age and extended into adulthood. She is passionate about finding sustainable food solutions and believes everyone has a role to play in doing so. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Chef O'Shay Lolley | 03 May 2023 | 00:42:10 | |
Delaware-based chef O'Shay Lolley gives new meaning to the description of soul food with a twist. He is building a cult following in his hometown of Wilmington and beyond by coming up with some of the most innovative dishes including BBQ potato salad, orange soda greens,and fried banana pudding. Chef O'Shay devoted much of his early career to traveling as a musician and private chef working in kitchens up and down the East Coast. Not able to get any "good” soul food in Delaware, he set out to change that, opening the door to his creativity. Viewers got to see his creativity in action last year when he appeared as a contestant on season 21 of Hell's Kitchen. He's giving us an inside look in this episode. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| South African Chef Siphokazi Mdlankomo | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:53:51 | |
Siphokazi Mdlankomo was raised in Tsolo in the Eastern Cape, near Mthatha in South Africa. Growing up, she had an interest in music followed by fashion but was not able to pursue either. At 19, she gave birth to a son and had to leave Tsolo to look for work, which she did as a domestic worker for a family in Cape Town. Over the years, as she cooked for the family, she nurtured her cooking skills and gained the confidence to compete on “Master Chef South Africa,” season 3, where she was runner-up. But the newfound fame didn’t come with the opportunities Siphokazi had hoped it would as she continues to carve her own path in the culinary industry and make a name for herself. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Food Entrepreneur Tamia Coleman-Hawkins | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:27:46 | |
Tamia Coleman-Hawkins knew at a young age that she wanted to be an entrepreneur. The Missouri native started Mia’s Treats Delight at just 8 years old and as a teenager today, she is actively growing her business while managing her studies and participating on her school’s track team. The celebrated youth entrepreneur was named as The ROOT Young Futurist 2020 and Living Legends Young Shero 2022. She’s even been featured in the esteemed Southern Living magazine. Keeping her eyes on the future, Tamia has several projects in the works including a food truck and a secret project that she can only tease us about. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Chef and Restaurateur Dontaye Ball | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:57:26 | |
Dontaye Ball (also known as Mr. Gumbo) is the chef and owner of Gumbo Social based in San Francisco, California. The California native is on a mission to make gumbo the official dish of the United States and has been serving build-your-own gumbo, po'boys, and more classic soul food at Bay Area farmers markets since 2019. Dontaye is set to open his first Gumbo Social brick-n-mortar in the spring of 2023 in San Francisco’s Bayview District where foodies can have this delicious pot of flavors as often as they like and the way they want it with daily add-on ingredient options. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Dontaye Ball Celebrates an American Dish at Gumbo Social in San Francisco
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Vegan Restaurateur Luv Hankins | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:47:37 | |
Luv Hankins had a clear mission when she opened CLTRE | Vegan JNT in Virginia Beach; to bring the community together in a welcoming and inclusive space that served vegan coffee, tea and bites. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Realistic Cakes Enthusiast and Baker Joi Kyles | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:23:25 | |
If you have never heard of realistic cakes, you'll want to follow South Carolina entrepreneur and baker Joi Kyles. A baking enthusiast since high school, Joi knew from an early age that creating amazing sweets from cakes, cookies and more would be the career path she wanted to pursue launching Joi Filled Delights. Over the years, she became a big fan of the realistic cake phenomenon, eventually unleashing her creative juices to design cakes that are a sweet replica of macaroni and cheese, pizza, luxury handbags and more. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Ghana Food Movement Co-Director Aimée Wallin | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:35:16 | |
Aimée Wallin is a co-director of the nonprofit Ghana Food Movement based, a network of food producers, entrepreneurs and community working together to create a resilient and sustainable food system in Ghana. Aimée's work includes connecting with foodies and food practioners around the world and is working on her biggest project yet, Ghana Food Movement’s food education hub, The Kitchen, scheduled to open later this fall in Accra. Listen and Connect Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. Episode Sponsors
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| Influencer and Cookbook Author Karen Landry | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:35:02 | |
Karen is a southern girl with a love of food, travel, and wellness. A bit of a travel junkie, many know Karen as a past cast member of the show, "Married At First Sight." Now living in New Orleans, Karen also loves to explore new places and cultures. Her dream life (which she intends to create for herself) allows her to practice self-care and a healthy lifestyle while traveling and showcase her love of food – both cooked by her and cooked for her! Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Food Scientist Ali Manning | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:27:01 | |
Ali Manning is a food scientist and the CEO/Founder of Umami Food Consulting, LLC. She is the creator of Food Science 4 Kids, a program that teaches grade-school children food science education and allows them to perform hands-on activities. She is also the program consultant for Project Green Fork (a local restaurant sustainability program) within the Clean Memphis organization and the author of the children's book, "Can I Play with my Food?" Discovery, representation and charting one’s one path are all themes discussed in this episode. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Social Impact Entrepreneur Charity Blanchett | 04 Jan 2023 | 01:11:18 | |
In our first conversation of the year, we're talking to social impact entrepreneur, storyteller, mentor, athlete and food bon vivant, Charity Blanchett. Born and raised in Alaska to an African American father from Philadelphia and a Yupik native American mother, Charity is the founder of the Dipping Spoon Foundation whose work includes identifying and cultivating the next generation of Black, Indigenous, women of color and youth culinary rockstars. In this episode, she is sharing stories about growing up in a multicultural household and how she is preserving and sharing her Indigenous roots and culture through food. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Charity Blanchett Thirst for Diversity with Dipping Spoon Foundation
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and | |||
| Rising Culinary Star Joseph Odoom | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:25:55 | |
In this episode, we catch up with Ghanaian chef Joseph Odoom, one of Africa's rising culinary stars. In 2021, Joseph won the culinary reality competition “House of Chefs,” which was the first season of the show, and is currently the executive chef at an Afro-fusion restaurant in Abuja, Nigeria. Throughout his career, he has trained under amazing talent, including chefs Fatmata Binta and Siba Mtongana, and looks forward to contributing to the continent's culinary awakening that is currently going on as well as the new narrative about African cuisines. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Kenyan Coffee Entrepreneur Vava Angwenyi | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:13:09 | |
Vava Angwenyi is the founder of Vava Coffee, a certified B-Corporation with a vision to challenge the status quo and promote positive social disruption within the coffee Industry. Vava is putting awareness of Kenyan coffee on the global map one cup at a time. She recently opened a coffee school and community center, La Dulce Torro, on the beautiful island of Lamu, the first for the country and the island, to expand her work, including training individuals, especially women, to make coffee and share the Kenyan coffee story. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Bringing Kenya’s Coffee Producers to the Fore with Vava Coffee
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Cartiear Madlock aka Vegan Black Guy | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:43:24 | |
When health issues forced Cartiear Madlock to change his life, he adopted a plant-based lifestyle and lost over 100 pounds. Now through his social media channels on Facebook and Instagram, he shares information, tips and resources for others who may be looking to change to live healthier lives. In this episode, he talks about overcoming obstacles and events leading up to this final decision to go plant based. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Black Food Truck Festival Founder Marcus Hammond | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:32:57 | |
After attending an event in Charleston and noticing the absence of Black food trucks, Marcus Hammond wanted to do an event that would bring them all together. He produced the first Black Food Truck Festival in November of 2021 and then again in April of this year which was very successful. As he prepares to celebrate the one-year anniversary this November with another 2-day festival, he is sharing how it went from being a vision to a festival that more than 5000 people come out to enjoy. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Charleston’s Black Food Truck Festival Celebrates Culture and Small Business
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Chef and Restaurateur Nelson German | 26 Oct 2022 | 01:11:32 | |
Chef Nelson German began his career in New York more than 20 years ago. Born and raised in Washington Heights, as a Latino of Dominican descent, his childhood is filled with memories of watching his mother and grandmother preparing some of his favorite dishes that have inspired the menus at his restaurant alaMar Kitchen & Bar and tapas bar Sobra Mesa. He appeared on season 18 of Bravo's "Top Chef" and is celebrating the fruits of his labor with several collaborations including Levi's and D. Wade Cellars while continuing to showcase the ingredients, foods and drinks that all lead back to Africa and the African diaspora. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir A Taste of the Dominican Republic at alaMar Kitchen and Bar
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Chef and TV Personality Tiffany Derry | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:56:22 | |
With a career that spans over 20 years, Chef Tiffany Derry has become one of the most recognizable faces in the culinary industry. The Texas native takes pride in telling the story of Southern cuisine influenced by her world travels. As the founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts and owner of Roots Chicken Shak and Roots Southern Table, Tiffany is also able to offer fans and customers a taste of her Texas roots that are grounded in fresh seasonal ingredients and unforgettable hospitality. In this episode, she is sharing her story of family, togetherness through food and lessons learned over the years. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Tiffany Derry's Roots Chicken Shak Launches Innovative Franchise Model
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Food Network Host and Author Kardea Brown | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:56:07 | |
Kardea Brown is the host of the Food Network hit show, "Delicious Miss Brown," which features delicious recipes inspired by her upbringing in South Carolina and Gullah Geechee heritage. In this podcast, she shares the journey of leaving social work to pursue a career in food and the years of hard work and determination before landing her own show. Listen and Connect Related Article from Cuisine Noir Kardea Brown’s Leap of Faith to Food Network Fame
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Grenada Tourism Authority CEO Petra Roach | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:30:13 | |
Recognized as a leader in the tourism sector for more than 25 years, Petra Roach is the guiding force behind Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), assuming the role of CEO in 2021. Under her leadership, Petra is proud to share the beauty, history and culture of Grenada as well as its sister islands Carraicou and Petite Martinique. Since joining GTA, she has successfully lead the destination through the pandemic recovery process and leans into innovation and powerful relationships to continue making Grenada one if not the top Caribbean country for tourists visiting from all around the world. Listen and Connect: Related Article From Cuisine Noir Caribbean Spice Island of Grenada Launches Global Culinary Conversations
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| Chef and Restauratuer Chris Scott | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:57:23 | |
With more than 30 years in the industry, Chef Chris Scott has worked in some of the most respected kitchens as well as opened his own notable culinary concepts that have garnered both attention and accolades. He appeared on season 15 of "Top Chef" and is the author of "Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen." He stops by Diaspora Food Stories to talk about his career, the importance of giving back and the joy of cooking food that represents who he is. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.
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| MasterChef Season 10 Winner Chef Dorian Hunter | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:55:27 | |
Chef Dorian Hunter is proof that if you continue to follow your dreams at any age, they will come true. After months of competing in one of the toughest culinary competitions, she was crowned the season's winner, making history as the first African American woman to win in the show's history. In this episode, she is sharing how having faith kept her going and if you can see it, you can be it. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Food Writer and African Cuisine Expert Freda Muyambo | 10 Aug 2022 | 01:07:05 | |
Over the last 10 years, Freda Muyambo has become a sought-after expert on African cuisine, contributing to numerous publications, podcasts and various TV features Her blog My Burnt Orange has become an outlet for those looking authentic African recipes. In this episode, she details how her food journey started as a way to escape the stress and demands of being an engineer to fully exploring and sharing the rich diversity of the African continent with audiences, chefs and home cooks. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||
| Journalist and Papi Soley Co-Founder Lionel Moise | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:33:01 | |
Honoring his Haitian heritage, Lionel Moise is sharing his love of Haitian cuisine through his vegan pop-up Papi Soley which features some of the classics with a twist. In this episode, Lionel shares his journey to truly embracing his Haitian heritage and how he is honoring it through the food prepared and shared through Papi Soley. Listen and Connect
Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. | |||