Food has a way of carrying stories across oceans and generations. In this episode, we chat with Shareba Abdul of In Search of Yummy-ness to learn about her Trinidadian culinary roots and the flavors that shaped her kitchen journey.

From her earliest cooking memories to the dishes that define her heritage, Shareba shares the vibrant world of Trinidadian cuisine and offers guidance for those ready to expand their palate.

If you've never tried Caribbean food or want to branch out, Shareba has great recommendations and stories that'll point you in the right direction. See the show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/70

Keep exploring with the links and resources from the episode:

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• Shareba’s Favorite Yummy-ness recipes
  • Trinidad Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
  • Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig
  • Trinidad Pelau with Chicken
  • Pumpkin Pie Crepes
• Polo Shevid Baghali (Persian Dill + Lima Bean Rice)
• Doubles
• Roti
• Callaloo

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!

What happens when a rocket scientist decides to revolutionize home cooking? Meet Sheila Narayanan, founder of Simply Masala, whose remarkable journey took her from designing jet engines to creating innovative spice kits that make authentic Indian cuisine accessible to everyone.

Join us as we chat about breaking down barriers to Indian cooking, the essential spices every home cook should know, and how food becomes a bridge between generations and cultures.

Resources
Keep exploring with the links and resources from the episode:

• Visit our sponsor Storied.com or use code PLATE to save 20% off your first StoriedBook and create something your family will treasure forever.
• Simply Masala
• Hudson Milk + Market in Peekskill, NY
• Simply Masala Spices Etsy Shop
• Sourdough naan recipe from The Gingered Whisk
• Splatter screen
• Masala dabba
• Simply Masala Spices on Instagram
• Wicked Gluten Free

See the show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/69.

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!

In this episode, we’re digging into the origins of the TV dinner—those individually portioned frozen meals that became a staple of American convenience.

We’ll explore the history, marketing myths, and cultural impact of the TV dinner, and how it shaped mealtime for generations. Have you eaten one recently?

Resources

Explore more about the TV dinner and its modern iterations with these links and resources:

• Visit Storied.com or use code PLATE to save 20% off your first StoriedBook and create something your family will treasure forever.
• The History of TV Dinners | Back Then History
• Who Invented the TV Dinner? | HISTORY
• How the TV Dinner Revolutionized American Life
• Lazy Dog Restaurants TV Dinners
• Easy Baked Taquitos
• Souper Cubes
• FoodSaver

This frozen food icon has a fascinating story we look forward to sharing. See show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/68

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!