A couple of years ago I was on youtube looking for recipe videos on Haitian cuisine and couldn't find a great one. Most would say "Well why do you need a video when you have your mom there?" True my mom is here but like most American born Haitians I rely on the internet a lot so I wanted to get my info from there. Since the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010 a little more attention has been paid to Haiti and its culture. A lot of videos for Haitian cuisine started popping up, still different from what I was looking for.
After not being able to find the information that I needed online I decided that maybe I need to start taking note as to what my momma was doing in the kitchen. Through conversations with her, lots of family and friends I started compiling together recipes. The original thought was to only write a cookbook but then I wanted to include a DVD with the book that displayed how to cook popular dishes. After speaking with a close friend she convinced me that the DVD probably wouldn't be a good idea and that I should just do videos and post them to YouTube. That's how the Youtube channel came to life!
Most non-Haitians only know about Black rice and Griot when there is so much more that Haitian cuisine has to offer. I hope to shed more light on that and help make Haitian cuisine as popular as Chinese, Italian, Mexican, etc etc.
There maybe a book in the future but for now, this is my way of helping preserve Haitian culture. The videos are for people who are interested in learning about Haitian cuisine, someone who might not have someone there to physically teach them how to cook, anyone who wants to try different foods, etc etc. My crew and I have been working hard on everything that has to do with this project so expect great things!!
We appreciate your support! More videos and recipes will be coming soon!
Stay tuned... :-)
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You're doing a great job. I watch all your videos.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, I appreciate that a lot 😊
DeleteKeep up the good work. I can see you doing very big things in the future, if God allows!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words
DeleteSo glad that I found your channel. it has helped me tremendously. Haitian born male but migrated to the U.S. since the age of 5. I always wanted to know what epis is. I know about it but don't know what it is so I can buy it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to be of service, I will be back with more soon :)
Deletegreat stuff definitely taking note 1 request can you do a video about cleaning & marinating various meats i always know that as the heart and soul of haitian food PLZ
ReplyDeleteFor now I only have how to clean chicken (poul nan sòs video) and beef (soup joumou video). I will have more sometime soon. Thanks for hanging in there with me.
DeleteI am an American Haitian, my soon to be husband is a Haiti native so I really want to be a blessing to him in the kitchen. Thank you so much for your help. I can not even express how grateful that i found your channel, please DO NOT stop !!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment, I have been taking a break as of lately but I will get back to it soon. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well.. no new recipes in a while.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Hope all is well.. no new recipes in a while.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Hello, all is well. I have some new videos coming soon. I've recorded them, now I just need to make time to edit. So it will be coming soon, thanks for being patient with me 😊
ReplyDeleteMy girlfriend is 1st generation Haitian & doesn't really cook. I love the food and since she cant (er, doesnt) cook I hardly get it. I can't tell you how excited I am to find your blogs!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found them too :-) I don't know the sound of your voice but I can totally imagine "since she can't (er, doesn't) cook" ha ha ha ha ha, the shade is funny LOL
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ReplyDeleteFirst, wanted to say Thank you for sharing these recipes. Very simple ingredients and steps are easy to follow. I've found some videos with the basic dishes on YouTube, but even though the final product might taste good, the preparation process wasn't looking pleasant. I like your approach... Not only you are looking pretty and neat, but also your kitchen and everything else that was in the view of the camera. I've already tried to cook half of your dishes and planning now to surprise my husband's family (they are Haitians) with Makawoni au Graten for Thanksgiving. I'm waiting for recipe of Bouyon Bef and other soup that is made with Pumpkin and served on New Year's day. Once again, thank you for what you doing and doing it so well...
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment. The pumpkin soup (soup joumou) is up. I'm looking into the bouyon, so many request for it so I definitely have to do that one. I hope the makawoni comes out awesome, you got this!!! :)
DeleteHey girl! Job well done! I thought I knew how to cook haitian till after watching your videos. My cooking is on point now and thanks to you. Your recipes are simple and deliciousss...The other day I made a haitian cake for the first time again thanks to you. My fiance who loves his haitian cake did enjoy it. I am looking forward to more of your videos:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, I appreciate that soooo much!!! I'm glad your fiancé enjoyed it!!!
DeleteHi, what a great website and youtube channel you have! I love your videos and how you post your recipes and pictures on your website. I can't wait to try your recipes. Thanks for starting with the basics of Haitian cuisine. You are also such a beautiful Haitian women.
ReplyDeleteThank you much, I happy you are able to follow I try my best to keep it simple. Thank you for all your kind words!
DeleteThanks so much for helping to preserve Haitian culture. I'm half Haitian and my dad never taught me how to cook Haitian dishes, so your channel is a Godsend because I really want to know more about my culture. xD I'm also going to college soon so this'll definitely help. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome and thank you much. I'm glad you find it helpful. :)
DeleteCan you make a video or recipe for legume the eggplant one I really forgot how to make it
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha ha, that video is so long over due. I plan to work on it very very soon (like this weekend soon). I put eggplant along with cabbage, chocho, carrots, string beans etc. I only really know how to make one version.
DeleteDo they sell Epis ready to use in the supermarket at all or do you always have to make your own? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure they don't sell them you have to make it yourself and it is very easy to make.
DeleteHope I could help 😊
I love your videos like you said in the bio, I got my mom here too but I wasn't raised with(by) her. She is not gonna be here all my life to do for me and that's when I found your vids. I already know some stuff but I was curious and searched for some videos on YouTube, I found you and I kinda fell in love with the way you do things (which is not different from the basics) so I subscribed to your channel.
ReplyDeleteYou're really doing a good job
Thank you very much for keeping our cuisine traditions alive ( not a lot of us do that) hope to see some new vids soon. Thanks again ����
Thank you so much for your comment and for subscribing, I very much appreciate it. I will be working on some new stuff very soon so please stay tuned. Be well :)
DeleteI love your videos like you said in the bio, I got my mom here too but I wasn't raised with(by) her. She is not gonna be here all my life to do for me and that's when I found your vids. I already know some stuff but I was curious and searched for some videos on YouTube, I found you and I kinda fell in love with the way you do things (which is not different from the basics) so I subscribed to your channel.
ReplyDeleteYou're really doing a good job
Thank you very much for keeping our cuisine traditions alive ( not a lot of us do that) hope to see some new vids soon. Thanks again ����
Hello, my name is Dera. I am from Louisiana. I have an 11 yr old who is currently researching and studying Haiti for a school project. She chose Haiti because our family is of Creole decent as are most people in the Louisiana area. Through learning with her there are almost jdentical recipes used here as compared to your recipes. I say almost because "epis" here we use but don't puree. We chop the veggies and through them in as is and we don't use cilantro. (Although I do because I love the taste of cilantro). For her project I do want to stay true to Haiti and not mimick the Louisiana Creole even though we are taught that we are an extension of Haiti. What is a dish you can recommend that I can make for a large class but isn't a huge task as we only have a small window of time to share. Any advice would help us, thank you and I hope to try as many of your recipes as I can one. I am enjoying learning about Haiti and your YouTube has intrigued me so much. I can't wait to see how much more our cultures are alike
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ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to see people who are interested in our culture. You have no idea how proud that makes me feel. I would strongly recommend the (macaroni au graton) (macaroni gratiné) or you could say our version of Mac and cheese it is easy and the video is on her YouTube channel. Although many times when they have an even at my little sister's school we always go with ( duri djon djon and griyo) what they call the Haitian black rice with fried porc, we do so because it is very known and people are always ask to taste the black rice.
Hope I could help😃
Thank you so much for the advice. I can't wait to try all of her recipes.
DeletePlease continue this blog cause I definitely relate to you in terms of getting recipes online. I'm married to a Haitian man and he loves his Haitian food (I'm Haitian American) so I have to learn all of this. Keep up the great work. Just made Labouyi Flour for the first time and it came out great. Now that I know how to make it I'll have to double the measurements cause it was that good. Thanks again!!
ReplyDeleteYOUR SO AWSOME.....WHEN WILL YOU DO A VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE HAITIAN BREAD LOL
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I just stumbled on this website. I hope you come out with a book!
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