From the fresh seafood and poultry, to the abundance of greens, the Bajan cook demonstrates a wonderful versatility with just a handful of ingredients. I also learned that traditional Bajan cuisine is simple, complex, flavourful, delicious, and reflective of Barbados’ centuries-old culinary heritage. The first-generation Ghanaian-American born and raised in New York City, Adjepong explained, during a Bajan cooking class, that the flavours and influences in his cooking style are reflective of the “many West African dishes I grew up eating,” and his passion for introducing such dishes was palpable at the recent festival.Īdjepong explained the reasoning behind his dedication to West African cuisine is “the impact its diaspora has had on South American, Latin American, Caribbean, and American food.” Meeting Adjepong was a highlight of the event.
