Diaspora Food Stories

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 Instagram   Diaspora Food Stories is produced...

Louisiana native Iris Duplantier Rideau became the first Creole Black woman to own a winery in the U.S. in October 1997.   Wine enthusiasts came far and wide to Rideau Vineyard for wines crafted that include viognier, roussanne and pinot noir. She shares her journey of making history in her newly released book, "From White to Black: One Life Between Two Worlds" that is a powerful account of her li...

In celebration of Black History Month this past February, Cuisine Noir Magazine teamed up with Eat the Culture, a collaborative of Black food bloggers. This fun and engaging discussion titled Afrofuturism Through Food, we discuss the intersection of food with Black culture, politics, technology and more, all through a Black lens. Listen and Connect Website Instagram Related Articles from Cuisine N...

Born and raised in New Jersey, Chef Kevin Mitchell knew from a young age that he wanted to cook for a living.   He attended the Culinary Institute of America in New York and later went on to hold various positions to include the Marble Gang Restaurant, Wyandotte Restaurant, the Westin Great Southern Hotel, Cornell University, the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel and the MGM Grand Detroit...

On the eve of kicking off the new Diaspora Food Stories podcast, Cuisine Noir publisher and podcast host Sheree Wiliams chat with some of the outlet's contributors who have captured importance of Black food stories over the years. Listen and Connect Website Facebook Instagram   Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit.  Together with your generou...

Born and "buttered" in Harlem, Melba Wilson's love for food and its ability to bring people together grew at a young age noting her grandmother as her biggest hero. The chef, restauranteur, cookbook author and TV personality whose aunt is the late Sylvia Woods of the Sylvia's Restaurant, struck out on her own in 2005 on her own believing, "if not now when, if not me, who" and Melba's in Harlem has...

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, Diaspo...