Many Caribbean families like mine in Britain don't just come from one country. Mine hail from Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, Guyana and more. A lot of times in Britain, Caribbean food has been conflated with Jamaican food even though the foods seen in the likes of Guyana and Trinidad can be vastly different from Jamaica. East Winds: Recipe, history and Tales from the Caribbean is dedicated to the kaleidoscope of cultures that make up the Caribbean but yet are hidden from the mainstream of Caribbean culture. Travelling back home to these places, I saw the richness of this melting pot from Indo-Caribbean heritage to Indonesian, Chinese, European, Amerindian and a myriad of different West African influences. All this means is that wherever in the world you are from, Caribbean food isn't some mystery food but has some meal or flavour you can directly relate to. Fortunately for Londoners, whether you're vegan or not, there are many places in the city to experience these flavours before cooking yourself.
London's charm comes from its vibrant and multicultural food scene. It brings me a lot of comfort, knowing that I'm just a short bus journey away from a bite of my childhood. A channa and potato roti filled with licks of hot pepper sauce & tamarind chutney at Roti Stop, a flaky callaloo patty from Peppers and Spice or a heart-warming bowl of Ital food from All Nations Vegan House. Caribbean food in itself is a melting pot. A kaleidoscope of flavours that differ greatly from each island. Notting Hill Carnival is a reflection of the lasting impact of the Caribbean diaspora. This yearly celebratory event represents resilience, community, joy and a sense of identity that contributes to London's multicultural tapestry.
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