Chamein T Canton
Bio
I am a native New Yorker by way of Long Island. My family roots are here in New York, South Carolina, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. I love cooking and writing. My latest project allows me to indulge in both passions.
Stories (2/0)
Nana's Coconut Tart
Nana, Dorothy Lewis Donadelle was my dad’s grandmother. She was the family matriarch. Born in 1894 on the island of St. Kitts, she grew up during the reign of Queen Victoria. The island was a tropical paradise, but she immigrated to the the United States, first settling in New Jersey before its lack of lights at the time, led her to New York City.
By Chamein T Canton4 years ago in Feast
Cooking With My Nanas, Discover Family, Traditions, and Love In The Kitchen
The dawn of the second decade of the twenty-first century began with the hope and excitement attributed to the New Year. However, it became clear early on that this decade was different when covid-19 created a pandemic the likes of which, the world hadn’t seen since 1918.
By Chamein T Canton4 years ago in Feast
