Who is a Black Brown Indigenous Melanated Person (BBIMP) who has inspired you or your work? Aram Kim How do you find inspiration? Aram uses beautiful illustrations and tells a story that shows Korean culture as every day life in America. I love the way she uses humour and teaches a lesson. I often useRead More
Meet Brittany Garber: The crochet designer behind Knot Bad Britt
Who is a Black Brown Indigenous Melanated Person (BBIMP) who has inspired you or your work? Toni of TL Yarn Crafts – I often ask myself WWTD (What Would Toni Do) It stops me from thinking small or as if I’m not ready for something. How do you find inspiration? I find inspiration in geometricRead More
Meet Akia Parks: The knitwear & crochet designer behind Dr. Charlie Untangled
Who is a Black Brown Indigenous Melanated Person (BBIMP) who has inspired you or your work? My friend Nerissa (Nerissa.knits on Instagram). She was my first local knitting friend when I moved back to Chicago after grad school. She saw me knitting on the train one day after work when she was getting off atRead More
Meet Yu Ra Kim: The knitwear designer behind Knitboop
Who is a Black Brown Indigenous Melanated Person (BBIMP) who has inspired you or your work? Frenchie of Aroha Knits How do you find inspiration? Oftentimes, I find that inspiration finds me! I enjoy “doodling” with yarn, or starting off with a photo that inspires me, and going from there. Share your maker journey. HowRead More
Meet Rachel Barrett: The indie dyer behind Flyy Dyed
Who is a Black Brown Indigenous Melanated Person (BBIMP) who has inspired you or your work? Janet Douglas (@feedmycreativecic and @jdouglascreativegroup), Chanelle Nesmith (@channypeascorner), Frances Moore (@lefranceshandmade), Adiaha (@ancestral_fiber_co), Terra (mitchellscfiberarts), Adria Forby (@onyxfiberarts), Amanda Solomon & Alex Reynoso (@melanatedhausofcreates), Lorna Hamilton-Brown (@lhamiltonbrown) How do you find inspiration? LIFE!! Music, art, colours, the sky, people,Read More
Epis: Haïtian seasoning mix
This seasoning mix is the foundation for most Haïtian dishes. If you were to visit a Haïtian home, you’re very likely to find this in their fridge and freezer at all times. In Haïti a mortar and pestle are used to create a paste with the ingredients, however, you’re more welcome to use blender orGet the Recipe