I AM CARIBBEING X Belly Full Book Launch

Join us for an evening of conversation with celebrated author Lesley Enston as she shares her latest culinary release, “Belly Full”! This charming recipe book is filled with savory dishes that not only nourish the body but also bring people together to make memories.

Whether you’re an experienced chef or new to the kitchen, Lesley’s easy-to-follow recipes will motivate you to whip up memorable meals for your loved ones!

“With Belly Full, Lesley Enston whisks you around the Caribbean, a region of shared ingredients and differing ways of using them. I grew up in Saint. Lucia and have enjoyed a lifetime of learning the ways other nations treated the same ingredients of my youth. Lesley highlights eleven important staples of the region’s cuisine and invites you to island-hop in your own kitchen with wonderfully selected dishes. Bon app!” —Nina Compton, James Beard award–winning chef.

After the book signing, there will be a Q&A session with the author, moderated by one half of Black Food Folks, Colleen Vincent, followed by curated Bites + Drinks.

Check here to order your book in advance!

About the Author

For LESLEY ENSTON, cooking has always been a way to connect to her Caribbean roots. After growing up in Toronto, moving to Brooklyn, and spending a few years in London, she ultimately settled in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Along the way she’s consistently found herself over a stovetop, preparing the dishes her Trini mother first introduced her to, along with all her favorite foods from around the islands—and putting Scotch bonnet in just about everything. Lesley is a seasoned home cook and takes great pleasure in spreading the joy (and heat) of these flavors to her friends and loved ones by way of her famed backyard dinner parties. Better yet, Lesley’s young daughter, Desalin, now plays the role of sous-chef, enjoying the flavors her mother and grandmother cherish so deeply. You can find Lesley’s recipes in Bon Appétit, Food52, and the New York Times.

About Little Caribbean

Little Caribbean (EST 2017) is home to the largest and most diverse Caribbean-American-LatinX community outside of the West Indies, making up 20% of New York City. This thriving community is a hub for Caribbean/Black-owned businesses, cultural expression, and community development. Since 2010, I AM CARIBBEING has amplified this community’s voice and will continue to commemorate the history of the Caribbean Diaspora in New York City & beyond.

About I AM CARIBBEING

I AM CARIBBEING is a thriving cultural venture illuminating the Caribbean experience and communities in Greater New York City and around the world. We work at the intersection of Culture x Community x Commerce.