70: Island Flavors and Family Ties: Trinidadian Traditions with Shareba Abdul

Food has a way of carrying stories across oceans and generations. In this episode, we chat with Shareba Abdul of In Search of Yummy-ness to learn about her Trinidadian culinary roots and the flavors that shaped her kitchen journey.

From her earliest cooking memories to the dishes that define her heritage, Shareba shares the vibrant world of Trinidadian cuisine and offers guidance for those ready to expand their palate.

If you've never tried Caribbean food or want to branch out, Shareba has great recommendations and stories that'll point you in the right direction. See the show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/70

Keep exploring with the links and resources from the episode:

• Visit Storied.com or use code PLATE to save 20% off your first StoriedBook and create something your family will treasure forever.
• Shareba’s Favorite Yummy-ness recipes
  • Trinidad Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
  • Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig
  • Trinidad Pelau with Chicken
  • Pumpkin Pie Crepes
• Polo Shevid Baghali (Persian Dill + Lima Bean Rice)
• Doubles
• Roti
• Callaloo

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!