Can a family cook-off reveal the evolution of Haitian culinary traditions?
In short: Emmanuel Duverneau hosts a spirited Haitian cook-off featuring his grandmother and aunt. This competition explores how family recipes shift across generations, blending traditional flavors like epis-infused macaroni au gratin with goat and fried plantains in a celebration of heritage.
The competition, part of the 'Grandma Versus' series, highlights the role of food in bridging generational gaps. Without formal recipes, the cooks rely on inherited knowledge and family tradition to prepare their signature dishes. The event serves as a lens to examine how culinary practices evolve as they are passed down through family members.
Creators Lorena Abreu, Emmanuel Duverneau, and Ellen Park developed this series to investigate what cooking together reveals about our collective past and future. The cook-off emphasizes the emotional and cultural significance of these Sunday traditions, showcasing how personal history is preserved through the act of cooking.
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