Discovering the Flavours of Tobago with Devonne Adanna

We'd love to hear from you!Exploring the Rich Culinary Culture of TobagoIn the second episode on Tobago, one half of the twin-island nation of Trinidad & Tobago, Hema and guest Devonne Adanna, a storyteller and Caribbean history enthusiast from Tobago, dive into the diverse culinary traditions of Tobago. The discussion covers the historical influences on the islands' food, the distinction between Trinidad's fast-paced, street food culture and Tobago's homestyle cooking, and the unique flavours and dishes from both islands, including popular meals like pelau, curried crab, and doubles. The episode touches on local folklore, the influence of African culture across the Caribbean, and various snacks and sweets that are cherished in Tobago. Devonne shares some of her childhood favourite foods and memories.Throughout the conversation we share some must-try foods and recipes, plus a one-day itinerary if you want to visit Tobago but are limited on time.Connect with Devonne:InstagramTikTokYouTubeEpisodes mentioned:Tobago's Past Revisited with Devonne AdannaExploring Dominican Republic with Harry AlvarezCaribbean Culinary History with Keja ValensResources:Tobago Main Ridge Forest ReserveTobago Cocoa Estate Tobago Heritage FestivalStore BayNylon PoolTobago TourismSupport the showWhat is moreish? | more·​ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for more If you are enjoying the podcast, consider supporting the show to help us continue to make great content.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce