Deep Routes x The Global Taste
Deep Routes is an educational project that aims to celebrate the food traditions of African and Indigenous diasporas. As part of this project, Deep Routes launched An Manje: A Celebration of Haitian Foodways initiative which is multimedia anthology that includes written and video essays, interviews, recipes, and artwork, all of which highlight the culinary histories of Ayiti/Haiti culinary histories and future visions by Haitian and Haitian-American authors, chefs/cooks, creatives, and more.
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We were honored to be a part of this great initiative to celebrate Haiti and it’s food traditions. We launched unscripted mini-doc series to called : An Manje : The Culinary Flight to Haiti in honor to celebrate Haitian food traditions.
Chef Maelle’s Black Mushroom Rice with Shrimp and Crawfish
Diri ak Djon Djon known in English as black rice is a culinary fixture within Haitian gastronomy. This particular mushroom is found all over Haiti, particularly in the northern region of Haiti. It is known as a delicacy and is often served on Sunday dinners, or on special occasions. Chef Maelle’s Black Mushroom Rice with Shrimp and Crawfish dish is an ode to her homeland of Haiti with a twist.
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Hot and juicy fried patties on the go ! Pate Kode is one of Haiti’s popular street food delicacies you’ll find at any food merchant in Haiti. Now, you can make this right in your kitchen and taste a bite of Haiti without leaving home !
Paté Kodé ( Fried Haitian Patties )
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As COVID-19 cases rise in New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reinstate the indoor dining ban starting on Monday. This is another major blow to NYC hospitality businesses that are trying to survive at 25 percent capacity. Here’s a reminder on how to help your favorite eateries during these uncertain times :