Exploring Guyana’s Foodways with Dr. Geoffrey Giddings

We'd love to hear from you!Guyanese Culinary Traditions From Guyana’s six peoples to the impact of Guyana’s new wealth, and the national dish of pepperpot, Hema and Dr. Geoffrey Giddings discuss the ever-evolving foodways in Guyana. Geoffrey, an expert in African American studies and a passionate advocate for Guyanese food culture, delves into the rich history of Guyana, known as the land of six peoples, highlighting the culinary influences from Indigenous, European, African, Indian, Portuguese, and Chinese heritages. He shares personal stories from his early years growing up with his grandmother in Guyana, moving to New York, and his time spent amongst the Imbotero in the Barima-Waini region during his Fulbright research. Articles by Dr. GiddingsFood in the “Great Land of Guyana” - Stabroek NewsTime to Forge a National Cuisine - Stabroek NewsGuyanese Cuisine Culture - Stabroek NewsWhat’s really cooking in Guyana? - Stabroek NewsResourcesHistory of PepperpotDictionary of Caribbean English - Richard AllsoppMore episodesExploring Guyana’s Historical Roots with Melissa Goolsarran RamnauthWestIndianDiplomacy.com: An interview with Melissa, West Indian historianSupport 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