FAQ

I often get asked these questions...



1. I've never heard of Grenada. Where is it?

Grenada is a Caribbean nation located between Trinidad & Tobago, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.



2. What inspired you to create a food blog?

Well, I love food and culture, and I felt like there was a serious lack of ethnic food blogs--especially on Caribbean food--and Grenadian in particular; so I decided to create my own.



3. Did you create those recipes?

Yes, I did. They are all mine. :)



4. What part of Grenada are you from?

Well, actually I my parents moved to New York City about 2 years before my birth, so I was born in the USA. My dad's family is from Sab/Bamboo/Mirabeau and my mom's family is from Mt. Rose and Tivoli. When I was 14, we moved to Grenada, so I did get to live there for a few years. We lived in Hope City, St. Andrew's. So, in actuality I'm a Grenadian-American, but I consider myself to be a Grenadian.



5. Who taught you how to cook?

I learned to cook from my mother, grandmother, and from stories of how my great-grandmothers, great-grand aunts, etc cooked. Well, I don't consider myself to be an amazing cook, not even by a long shot, but I do believe I am very knowledgeable about food, and I seek to continue learning all that I can about the fine art of cooking. I have a serious passion for food. This has been so for many years now. Whenever I go to a library or bookstore; I head straight for the cookbook section. No hesitation. My knowledge for anything related to food is insatiable. For me, food is an integral part, and perhaps the most defining mark of any culture; the ingredients used, the method of preparation- it all tells so much about the culture and history of it's respective people. I'm far more interested in learning about food then I am in tasting it.

6. What happened to 'Spice isle Food for Thought'?

Well, I never really liked that name, and I decided that doing this blog would be much more fun for me, and more my style. Also, my interest in food is not limited to Grenadian cuisine, and I've travelled quite a bit. I've also lived in different countries, making me something like a nomad. So, I'm a nomadic gourmet. Also, with this blog I can post pictures of my travels without it seeming irrelavant. :)


© Kimberly Joseph 2009