Cottage Pie with Jacqui Sinclair

In this episode, Preeti engages in a flavorful discussion with
British Jamaican chef, food journalist, and friend, Jacqui
Sinclair, also known as the Juicy Chef. They first discuss the
recipe Jacqui shared with them, which is Lorna's Cottage Pie,
originally made by Jacqui's mother. The recipe is a combination
of Jamaican flavors with the British classic. Jumping off from
there they delve into the history of Jamaica and the influence
its colonial past has had on its cuisine. Jacqui shares personal
stories, including growing up black in Brighton, England, her
family's influence on her cooking and love for Jamaican cuisine,
her professional journey from diplomacy to culinary arts, and the
creation of Nyam and Trod, a food and travel movement emphasizing
Caribbean flavors. The episode also touches on Jacqui's role in
promoting Jamaican food culture through Kingston Kitchen and
addresses broader themes like the impact of colonialism on food,
global culinary influences, and the importance of cultural
preservation and representation in the culinary world.


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