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Recipes·8 min read
Birria, Reimagined: A Haitian Hand on a Mexican Classic
Birria is patience made edible. We took the Mexican technique we love and let a Haitian grandmother's marinade rewrite the ending.
Kreyol Con FuegoJul 30, 2026
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IngredientsJul 30, 2026 · 5 min
Scotch Bonnet & Habanero: A Tale of Two Heats
Two peppers, two countries, one kind of fire. Understanding the difference is understanding the character of both cuisines.
IngredientsJul 30, 2026 · 6 min
The Soul of Epis: Haiti's Holy Trinity of Aromatics
Before the fire, there is the flavor base. Epis is the quiet foundation beneath nearly every Haitian dish and it's the reason our food tastes like magic and memory.
