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Chef Vanessa Cantave On Being At Gout et Saveurs, Haiti’s Food Festival

Chef Vanessa Cantave

Chef Vanessa Cantave, is is participating at this year’s edition of Gout et Saveurs Lakay, Haiti’s food and spirit festival.

Kreyolicious: So, you’re going to be at Gout et Saveurs, Haiti’s Food and Spirit Festival. What was your reaction when you received an invite?
Vanessa Cantave: I was really excited to be able to attend this year, especially since it’s the 5th anniversary! I was invited last year, but not able to attend because I had a baby only a few weeks before the festival.

Kreyolicious: Will this be your first time going to Haiti?
Vanessa Cantave: No. I’ve been to Haiti before, but haven’t been in almost fifteen years.

Kreyolicious: Participating in a food festival of that caliber is going to be exciting. What else are you planning on doing while there?
Vanessa Cantave: I am participating in two of the events and will only be there through the weekend. I hope to visit my family and if possible would love to take a day trip to Jacmel!

Vanessa Cantave

Kreyolicious: What do you think an event like that does for Haitian cuisine?
Vanessa Cantave: My hope is that the event helps to draw more attention to Haitian cuisine. We’ve all been enjoying classic Haitian comfort food forever, but this festival is about creating a fine dining experience with local and seasonal ingredients. I’ve seen the menus and I am equally excited to cook as I am to eat!

VISIT CHEF VANESSA CANTAVE’S WEBSITE HERE.

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