Diaspora Food Stories

By: The Global Food and Drink Initiative
  • Summary

  • The Diaspora Food Stories podcast will explore the stories behind the creators from the African Diaspora, furthering the mission of The Global Food and Drink Initiative to connect Black people through food, drink and travel. Listeners can expect conversations that go deep into the history and origins of our foods and how they have shaped cultures, communities and the world. In addition, Diaspora Food Stories will be the first food podcast to offer these stories in the native tongue of our guests, thereby adding another important element to the preservation of our food and drink stories; the language in which they are introduced.
    2022
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Episodes
  • Soul of America Founder Thomas Dorsey - 30 Years and Counting
    Nov 20 2024

    We're reconnecting with Soul of America founder Thomas Dorsey for a special update since the company launched its Black travel guides 30 years ago.

    Thomas is back to gives share what the last 30 years have been like and most importantly, what's next.

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    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

    Tea's Me

    Hayti

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    26 mins
  • Haitian Culinary Innovator Nadege Fleurimond
    Oct 30 2024

    If there is anything you want to learn about the Caribbean island of Haiti, our next guest is the perfect person to get to know.

    Nadege Fleurimond, a Haitian-born culinary innovator, author and now restaurateur, is redefining Haitian cuisine through her acclaimed establishment, BunNan, located in Brooklyn’s vibrant Flatbush Caton Market with a second location opening soon.

    Her culinary journey includes appearances on Food Network’s “Chopped” and accolades from publications such as Epicurious and Food & Wine.

    In this episode, Nadege is talking all things Haiti, including teasers about her annual trip to the island each January that gives those joining her a chance to experience Haitian culture firsthand.

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    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

    Tea's Me

    Hayti

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Great American Recipe Winner Adjo Honsou
    Oct 17 2024

    Adjo Honsou is celebrating her victory as the winner of “The Great American Recipe,” season 3.

    The home cook and scientist turned food entrepreneur proudly represented her native country of Togo on the national show with recipes that authentically shared her culinary DNA on a plate challenge after challenge.

    Now the St. Louis owner of Fufu N Sauce is embracing the next chapter of how her journey that includes continuing to use food as a way to bring community together through her food truck and hopefully a brick n mortar location in the future as well as using the science behind it to empower students.

    Listen and Connect

    Website

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    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

    Tea's Me

    Hayti

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    1 hr and 8 mins

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