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The Conversation

Cookbook queens

Feb 5, 2024
Beatriz De La Pava Hucke meets Dina Macki and Keshia Sakarah, two chefs who explore their culture and identity through food. They discuss memories with food and cultural identity, the fusion of cultures in Caribbean and Omani cuisine, signature dishes like Goat Water and Almani Kabuly, and preserving cultural cuisine through oral tradition.
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  • Food serves as a vessel for preserving heritage, identity, and sharing cultural experiences.
  • Female chefs in the food industry face challenges but emphasize the importance of confidence, perseverance, and creating spaces for underrepresented voices.

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Food as a Cultural Connector

Dina Maki and Kisha Zakara, chefs and food writers, discuss how food plays a vital role in connecting them to their cultural roots. Dina shares her early memories of being surrounded by Omani and Zanzibari cuisine, highlighting how her grandmother's cooking for the Zanzibari royal family was influential. Kisha reminisces about baking with her grandmother, learning traditional Caribbean recipes. Both chefs emphasize that food is a means of preserving their heritage and identity while sharing their cultures with others.

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