WE COOKINʻ IN HAWAIʻI: CARIBBEAN & PACIFIC CULINARY FUSION

What do Caribbean and Pacific Islanders have in common?
Letʻs see how much we can find out. Who can name a main staple for both Caribbean and Pacific Islanders?

WE COOKINʻ: ECLECTIC VINCY CUISINE is currently a returned guest in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, an archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. In 2018, after a period of 30 years absence from the ʻaina (land) and ʻohana (family); we made a choice to respond to the call of itʻs natural environment and spiritual forces. Since that time to now, we have been exploring the islands of Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu; in search of the common denominators which bring us together as a Human family. In this Raspect, I am learning more about Hawaiian Culture, History, Language and way of life.

Where am I?

As Creator/Producer of WE COOKINʻ, I hope to utilize prior knowledge of my own Afro-Caribbean origin; as a tool to guide my comparative study of Pacific and Caribbean culinary styles, foods used in daily life,  in stories told and much more on this blog. As most artists who are passionate about creating art know, it a process, a work in progress. WE COOKINʻ is my canvas and the local culinary artists, the local foods and products they utilize in their recipes, the history and relevance of the foods used in these recipes, will all encompass the culinary art that will unfold in these pages.

Recipe for fried green bananas, Caribbean style.

A day in the life of We Cookinʻ

Chef Carolina Gaviota

Mayumi Oda, visual and culinary artist

A Sunset Where?

A few of my favorite fruits found in Caribbean & Pacific. Can you name them?

Local fish. Do you know what they are called?

Guess Where?

Itʻs almost 5:00 A.M. am up and I decided to take the time to share these thoughts. Consider this my 2020 introduction to Hawaiiʻs culinary artists, and  the follow up on WE COOKINʻ: ECLECTIC VINCY CUISINE. It is with love I share these thoughts. Inspired by all those family, fans, friends and supporters of WE COOKINʻ, who stay in touch or are interested in seeing new episodes. May it be Our Creatorʻs Will that I live to fulfill the production of new episodes. Till such time, I will continue from time to time keeping you informed of our progress. To all of you, I say my heartfelt thanks for being Loyal and Royal family, fans, friends and supporters of WE COOKINʻ.Feel free to holla at a Goddess 

WE COOKIN' UPDATE AUTUMN 2016

WE COOKIN' INTERNATIONAL TOUR

Blessed love to all  family, fans, friends, sponsors, supporters and viewers of We Cookin' Eclectic Vincy Cuisine. We have been for the past 6 months traveling outside of St. Vincent & the Grenadines; in search of new locations, markets and sponsors for We Cookin'. We take this moment to share and update you of our progress. This October, marked the 6th year of airing We Cookin' in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Thanks to Caribvision, we have for the past 3 years been aired and continue to be viewed on 22 Caribbean stations, 3 US, 1 Canadian and 1 UK station. Due to this great exposure, and continued support of our family, fans, friends, and viewer; We Cookin' has recently received an innaugural award from The Vincentian Association of Artists, Writers and Producers Inc. ; as the "Best Local Television Series, of any-kind, Drama, Comedy, Game, Cuisine and Culinary, Travel, Learning and Entertainment". What a great honor this is for us, as it would not have been possible without the support of Our Creator, and all of you who love We Cookin' Eclectic Vincy Cuisine.

Wherever We trod, We Cookin' gains another fan and supporter. Much thanks to our new colleague Mr. Ron Williams, for his recent purchase of We Cookbook: Easy, Healthy Eclectic Vincy Recipes. If you have not gotten your copy, they are still available on Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/WE-COOKBOOK-HEALTHY-ECLECTIC-RECIPES/dp/9769550809

We would like you to know that Wondo Ghenet, is working everyday to make We Cookin' the International Brand you would love to support. Currently in the state of Washington, working and learning how to link the best culinary artists, sponsors and supporters, to our lovely Caribbean islands and their diverse cultural treasures. While we have not yet produced a new season of We Cookin' for 2016, we are looking forward to doing so by our 7th year Anniversary in  2017. Till such time, we hope you will continue to stay tuned on Caribvision, where we air on Tuesday 7:30 PM EST, Wednesdays 5:00 AM, & 11:30 AM EST, Fridays 12 Noon EST, & Saturdays 8 AM EST. We hope you will tune in as always. 

For our fans without access to Caribvision, We Cookin' Vintage episodes are also on YouTube. Here are some of the links to your favorite episodes of We Cookin' : 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fylXOoxLOnw,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZDR7-4D5xI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzwXOnHzq0

Finally, would love to introduce two other colleagues, fans, and supporters of We Cookin' Eclectic Vincy Cuisine. 

Young, Brilliant and Gifted Chef Cortland Eiland; a fan and supporter, one of my current teachers and soon to be a featured culinary artist on We Cookin' International in 2017

Surrounded by Greatness. Soaking up the love and inspiration from two Brilliant young Chefs, to my right Right Chef Royce Brown, and my left Chef Cortland Eiland. Bringing the best in the culinary trade to We Cookin' audience in 2017. Stay Tuned for WE COOKIN' INTERNATIONAL 2017.