Author: Franka Philip

Embark, Food and Cuisine

Cooking alone together | Cookup

Meals are an age-old way to bring people together, writes Franka Philip. But in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, with so many foodies quarantined or practicing social isolation, social media has become even more important as a way to share recipes, ideas, and a sense of community

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Embark, Food and Cuisine, People, United States, St. Lucia

Nina Compton: “I’m going to do something different” | Cookup

Chef Nina Compton discovered her passion for cooking as a teenager in St Lucia. After winning fame on the TV show Top Chef, she’s now turning heads with two restaurants in her adopted city, New Orleans

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Nneka Nurse: cuisine beyond boundaries | Cookup

Jamaican-American Nneka Nurse has a mission: to introduce Caribbean cuisine to international foodies. She tells Franka Philip how and why it’s time to “elevate” Caribbean food

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Divali: a feast for all | Cookup

The Hindu festival of lights is a time of hospitality and generosity, writes Franka Philip — from welcoming friends and family into your home to helping those affected by misfortune

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Fire up | Cookup

When it comes to cooking, there’s nothing more elemental than an open fire, says Franka Philip — who talks inspiration from two popular Instagram chefs as she plans a meaty menu for her grill

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Drink up — Caribbean style | Cookup

Chennette cocktails? Falernum tipples? A creative new generation of Caribbean drinks specialists is changing the way we think about beverages, writes Franka Philip

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Resurrection rice | Cookup

Brought to Trinidad from West Africa via the United States, Moruga hill rice was a staple of the Merikin community for generations, writes Franka Philip. Now entrepreneur Mark Forgenie wants to make this traditional food available to all

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Coco Loco | Cookup

A longtime traditional ingredient in Caribbean cuisine, coconut is enjoying a new popularity, thanks to health trends. Franka Philip considers the potential for culinary innovations. Coconut flour, anyone? Coconut vinegar?

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