Tag: haitian
The Secret Behind the Viral Pierre Laborde Bags Is How Each of Them Are Created by Hand
Pierre Laborde moved to the U.S. from Haiti with talent and a dream. After decades of working in the fashion industry, a TikTok made his designs go viral.
Haitian Epis
This Haitian epis is a rich earthy green marinade consisting of fresh herbs, vegetables, sour orange, salt and other seasonings. It can be used in a versatile manner for marinating beef, fish etc.
Haitian Pikliz (Picklese)
Pikliz is a picklied condiment in Haitian cuisine. It can be eaten fresh or fermented for taste and health benefit. Pikliz can be understood based on the word pickle and the French word piquer The base ingredients: cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, garlic,...
15 Iconic Flavor Bases from Around the World
From the classic French Mirepoix to the Spanish Sofrito, understanding these essential building blocks is the key to creating authentic and delicious regional dishes.
Artist Fabiola Jean-Louis explores her Haitian heritage for inspiration
Fabiola Jean-Louis has been researching and exploring her Haitian heritage to create art that reimagines history and identity through a deeply personal lens.
Baron Samedi: The Vodou Spirit that Celebrates Death
Baron Samedi is a celebrated Vodou spirit from Haitian and New Orleans traditions, portrayed as a flamboyant skeleton overseeing death, resurrection, and fertility. Often depicted humorously, he guides souls to the afterlife, offers protection, and symbol...
The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
In the first episode of our three-part special series, we explore the complex history of the zombie—from its origins in the spiritual beliefs of the African diaspora to the development of Vodou in Haiti. Learn how one of the most enduring monsters in popu...
Haitian Spaghetti With Sausage
Traditionally, Haitian Spaghetti (Espageti) can be made with hot dogs, sausage or smoked herring (aransol). The meal can be served for breakfast or lunch.
How To Make Haitian Epis
Learn exactly how to make haitian epis, the haitian version of green seasoning. Similar to sofrito, this haitian seasoning can be used for meat, poultry, and fish.
Haitians Try Each Others Spaghetti
We asked three Haitian Americans to prepare their best Haitian spaghetti dish to see if the cooking genes have been passed down to keep the culture alive!
10 HAITIAN FOODS You Must Try!
Steve Cha (aka Rockstar Eater) gives you the lowdown on the Top 10 Must Try Haitian foods. Haiti is a Caribbean country that has some of the best foods. Whether you travel to Haiti or walk into a Haitian restaurant, you might be asking: What should I orde...
The Revolutionary Roots of Haitian Soup Joumou
Every year on Haitian Independence Day, Haitians celebrate their ancestors’ hard won freedom from slavery and French colonial rule by making soup joumou. Join Tank Ball as she explores what it means to use food to preserve the memory of home, and how the...
Americans Try Caribbean Street Food For The First Time!
We found all the best food from the Caribbean for our Reactors to try for the first time -- everything from Haitian Pork Griot to Ackee and Saltfish, we have food from all the islands!
Vodou: Haiti's African-Derived Religion
Haitian Vodou is an African diasporic religion that developed in Haiti between the 16th and 19th centuries. It arose through a process of syncretism between several traditional religions of West and Central Africa and Roman Catholicism.
Voodoo vs. Hoodoo: What’s the Difference?
If you are into magic, witchcraft, and/or faith healing, you’ve undoubtedly run across Voodoo and Hoodoo. But are you aware that these two belief systems are completely different from each other even though they may, at times, look like the same thing?