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  1. Sep 21

    Akinki Manukau

    Akinki Manukau describes why growing food is her passion. She talks about alternative moon calendar, organic growing, how she wants to grow food that will nurture people. Akink also highlights the indigenous communal aspect of growing your own food. OH_1104_018_4_018_03 Akinki Manukau, oral history, 2013

    Akinki Manukau

  2. Sep 21

    Jarcinda Stowers-Ama

    Jarcinda Stowers-Ama talks about how difficult was to find traditional Cook Islands food in New Zealand, like specific types of taro. She recalls traditional Christmas Cook Islands’ recipes and Asian markets as a source for her ingredients. OH-1185-001-01 Jarcinda Stowers-Ama, oral history, 2014

    Jarcinda Stowers-Ama

  3. Sep 21

    Sue Gee

    Sue Gee remembers how enthusiastic her dad was when he had a new cooking inspiration. Explains cooking processes like soaking octopus two days in advance. She recalls having mostly Chinese cooking when her granddad was around. SA_0187_002 Sue Gee, oral history, 2020

    Sue Gee

  4. Sep 21

    Teri Taukoriri

    Teri Taukoriri recollects mealtimes as a family in Kiribas and describes the different dishes he ate. He also describes his father’s fishing expeditions. OH_1297_001 Teri Taukoriri, oral history, 2019

    Teri Taukoriri

  5. Sep 21

    Mukesh Bhana

    Mukesh Bhana talks about his father’s takeaway restaurants, mostly Indian, Chinese and Fijian food. He explains what Fiji-Chinese cuisine is. Mukesh also talks about his first cooking experiences. OH_1095_006 Mukesh Bhana, oral history, 2013

    Mukesh Bhana

  6. Sep 21

    Leva Hoeft

    Leva Hoeft talks about the market in Otara. She talks about cooking fish, potatoes and bananas. OH_1355_011_02 Leva Hoeft, oral history, 1990.

    Leva Hoeft

  7. Sep 21

    Emora Magatogia

    Emora Magatogia describes learning how to cook, the dishes her family would have for breakfast and dinner. She also comments on food prices and her husband being a good cook. OH_1467_006_02 Emora Magatogia, oral history, 2022 .

    Emora Magatogia

  8. Sep 21

    Allan Jaffe

    Allan Jaffe talks about his early childhood days. He remembers his grandmother preparing for Shabbas on Wednesdays. Allan recalls getting billies to collect milk so his grandmother could make cottage cheese. He also comments about the tradition of eating associate with traditional festivals. OH_1434_035_02 Alan Jaffe, oral history, 2011

    Allan Jaffe
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