The Herbal Spot I
In 2021 we launched The Herbal Spot. A podcast series where we chatted with persons in our Barbadian community who had embraced their biocultural traditions in lifestyle or business.
Episode 1
9 October 2021
We have a chat with Dawn Thompson of Dawn by Nature about her new product White Wonder. She also gives us a little insight into her journey as a skin care formulator using her knowledge of Barbadian traditional healing methods.Episode 2
23 October 2021
Andrew Marshall shares the inspiration for his brand of wines, Meadows in the Sun. Have you ever shared a glass of Aloe wine with a friend? Find out how you can secure your bottle.Episode 3
6 November 2021
Dr Joanne Simmons-Boyce shares biocultural traditions practiced within her family and her professional experience as a plant research scientist.Episode 4
20 November 2021
Dr Joanne Simmons-Boyce continues her chat with Senior Programme Assistant Dr Jamila Jones about her work as a chemist and how it has given her perspective on our local traditional medicine.Episode 5
4 December 2021
Lian Gittens (PA) and Margarette Belgrave share family traditions of using plants for health. Hear of a rich tradition involving the use of cerasee bush for cleansing, yellow breadfruit leaf for hypertension and many others.Episode 6
18 December 2021
Get a better perspective on the capacity of Bernice Chase who is a champion for embracing the hidden value of local resources. All images of prepared food were obtained at J&P Farms in the demonstration unit, The Farmer's Kitchen, and prepared by Bernice. The BERP, in collaboration with The Farmer's Kitchen, will be offering training courses in 2022 featuring Bernice as an instructor.