Spiritual Traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America

The Heritage Food Stories Podcast explores the intersectionality of history, food and culture. Learn the stories behind the food we eat. Learn the history, Embrace the food, Cook the Recipes.

 I'm your host, Chef Mireille - culinary historian, food educator and cultural storyteller with a lifelong passion for exploring global cuisines, and the stories behind the food we eat. I preserve history, connect cultures and inspire curiosity through food. Every dish tells a story and it is my privilege to tell it.

 Heritage Food Stories Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 12 - African Spirituality in the Caribbean and Latin America

 In this episode we explore African Spirituality in the Caribbean and Latin America including:

Haitian Vodou

Cuban Santeria

Surinamese Winti

Obeah

Brazilian Candomblé and Umbanda

Colombian Lumbalu

and more...

 We also take a deep dive into Sacred Foods and delicious recipes that we all eat that come from these African traditions.

Don't forget to catch the previous episodes on:

Why Is Haiti Hated So Much (a deeper dive into Haitian vodou)

Broken Chains and Keti Koti (a deeper dive into the Maroons of Suriname)

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Recipes:

Brazilian Vatapa - https://globalkitchentravels.com/vatapa/

Suriname Tom Tom (with Peanut Soup) - https://globalkitchentravels.com/holiday-recipes-with-blogging-marathon/

Haitian Tom Tom (with Sos Kalalou) - https://globalkitchentravels.com/haitian-okra-sauce-fufu/

Saltfish and Provision - https://globalkitchentravels.com/saltfish-ground-provision/

Haitian Rice and Beans - https://globalkitchentravels.com/instant-pot-haitian-red-beans-and-rice/

Hibiscus Rum Punch - https://globalkitchentravels.com/hibiscus-rum-punch/

Haitian Cherry Cordial - https://globalkitchentravels.com/haitian-cherry-cordial/

Caribbean Sweet Bread - https://globalkitchentravels.com/caribbean-sweet-bread/

Honduran Pan de Yuca - https://globalkitchentravels.com/gluten-free-honduran-cassava-cake/

Suriname Bojo - https://globalkitchentravels.com/bojo-suriname-style-gluten-free-cassava-cake/

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