That holidays are marked by food is a (very delicious) given. But every culture, every community, every family has its own traditional dishes — and for Bianca Sanon, the Miami-based sommelier curating ...

Soup joumou is Haitian history in a bowl. The hearty beef, squash and root vegetable stew’s very nature is tied to Haitian independence, which happens to fall on New Year’s Day. On Jan. 1, 1804, after ...

WNYC’s community partnerships team set out to tell the stories of our communities through the food we share. You can listen to those stories here. For many people, New Year’s is about watching ...

Discover the story behind Soup Joumou, the Haitian Independence Soup. Acclaimed author, farmer and educator Leah Penniman shares how to make Soup Joumou, also known as the Haitian Independence Soup.

Soup Joumou, also known as the Haitian Independence Soup, is a hearty pumpkin (or squash) soup that is traditionally served on January 1 to commemorate the day of Haiti’s liberation from France in ...

On the eve of the new year, Haitians around the world are preparing soup joumou, the beloved and traditional dish that's enjoyed on Jan. 1, which is also recognized as Haiti's Independence Day.

On the eve of the new year, Haitians around the world are preparing soup joumou, the beloved and traditional dish that's enjoyed on Jan. 1, which is also recognized as Haiti's Independence Day.

Dr. Jessica B. Harris is an award-winning culinary historian, cookbook author and journalist who specializes in the food and foodways of the African diaspora. With this column, "My Culinary Compass," ...

On New Years Day, just about every Haitian in the world will take part in a tradition that dates back to the beginning of their nation. People will eat pumpkin soup or soup joumou. jeffery a. salter ...

Haiti got some cheery news this week. Its traditional joumou soup has been awarded protected cultural heritage status by UNESCO. Joumou soup is a hearty blend of pumpkin, potatoes, squash, beef, chili ...

Making this traditional recipe with my mother for the first time taught me to appreciate her — both in and out of the kitchen. Soup joumou is Haitian history in a bowl. The hearty beef, squash and ...