Garifuna Food Traditions

Afro-Indigenous Histories of Food and Gardening in the Bronx

2900 Southern Boulevard


Friday, April 8th, 2022
11:00AM - 12:30PM

This seminar gathers well-known Garifuna authors, artists, journalists, and food specialists Janel Martinez, Luz Soliz-Ramos, and Isha Sumner to explore food customs as a defining element of culture, and share personal and familial experiences with traditional Garifuna dishes, including Hudutu (a coconut fish stew served with mashed plantains). Following the discussion, attendees are invited to discover a special, curated display of contemporary cookbooks along with works related to Garifuna history from the Mertz Library collections. Garifuna Food Traditions Details & RSVP
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