Helen + Venita Spice It Up

There is a lot of laughter in this podcast, sometimes at the most inappropriate moments. Aside from their chosen dishes, Lara learns a lot from her guests, mother Helen and daughter Venita, including where to find the tastiest football sized avocados in London, the perfect dish for encouraging children to eat spices and how long it really takes to cook a meal in Africa. Clue: "slowly, slowly, slowly".This Sharing Plate is inspired by our guests' experiences in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, the USA and the UK. Please be advised that there are references to life under military rule in this podcast. Sharing Plate is a Watts Where Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Om Podcasten

This is a podcast about food and the role it plays in our sense of self, our sense of place and our sense of taste. All of our guests have made the UK their home. Each of their sharing plates connect them to "their country", their people and their own special memories.  You're invited to join us, as our guests, share plates, recipes and stories. You'll hear how refugees are just like you and me, and have their own hopes and dreams. This is a foodie's journey that transcends generations and nations and is made possible by the openness and generosity of those around the table. Thank you for listening. If you have a story to tell, please get in touch via @sharingplatepodcast on Instagram. (M)