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Chef Hasan Defour and the art of Caribbean fusion food

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Chef Deour developed a love and passion for food from an early age. He says: �In Trinidad I was fortunate as our food gastronomy is stretched from the native inhabiting tribes of the Amerindians (Caribs & Arawaks) to the Africans, Indian Europeans, Asian influences - real fusion food. I was always looking forward the Eid, Divali and other festivals that are celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago. The varied groups would always showcase their ethnic culinary dishes of which I was always looking to try to gain a greater understanding of the culinary styles of each culture.

Chef Defour also teaches classes in schools and community groups and this October has a BHM theme. �I have had the opportunity to spread that love recently by teaching a few classes,� says the Chef. �The ages varied from older people to young kids and it was such a great experience for me to share my enthusiasm for something I feel passionate about and make it fun for all ages.

I�m planning to continue teaching in the future, to make Caribbean food accessible to all those interested in the different flavours of my homeland.�

�I have had the pleasure of cooking for all denominations of people, meeting and learning along the way. The business entrepreneur feeling is here and I want to do nothing more than to spread the wonderful cuisine of the beautiful Caribbean to the World. If anyone was to ask what my secret ingredient was I�d say its love, and I aspire for that to resonate into my food.�

Chef Defour Is available to give classes throughout BHM and the rest of the year.

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