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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

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

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

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

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