TASTE THAT! Origins
TASTE THAT! Origins
Exploring the diverse history of Black cuisine , withthrough creative new spins on classic meals.
- Latest Episode17:32
S1 • E7
Gumbo Remixed Into Cajun Gumbo Chilaquiles
On this episode of Taste That, actor and Detroit native Mike Merrill brings big flavor and hometown pride to the kitchen as he teams up to make a bold plate of Gumbo Chilaquiles.07/10/2026 - 17:38
S1 • E6
Hoppin John Remixed
On this episode of Taste That, actor and Philadelphia native Christian Crosby brings comfort, culture, and big energy to the kitchen with a fresh take on the NYE classic, Hoppin' John. Reimagined as a rich, flavor-packed pasta dish.07/10/2026 - 15:37
S1 • E5
Banana Pudding/Brown Butter Banana Chocolate Caramel Lava Cake
Chef Mando celebrates the legacy, love, and cultural roots behind banana pudding with special guest Angel Moore in a heartfelt Mother’s Day episode. The two reflect on family traditions, motherhood, and the generations of Black women who turned simple ingredients into lasting memories.06/12/2026 - 14:32
S1 • E4
Sweet Potato Pie/Remixed Dish: Sweet Potato Whoopie Pies
Chef Mondo and Slink Johnson trace the sweet potato pie's culinary roots back to West African yams, and then they give the dessert a playful remix, turning it into sweet potato whoopie pies.05/21/2026 - 11:33
S1 • E3
Corn Bread/Remixed Dish: Corn Bread Waffle
Chef Mondo and R&B artist Girlfriend explore the Indigenous history and Black cultural significance of corn bread before reinventing it as a corn bread waffle.05/21/2026 - 11:32
S1 • E2
Jerk Chicken/Remixed Dish: Jerk Chicken Street Tacos
Chef Mondo and guest Shannon Wallace turn up the heat with jerk chicken, the iconic Caribbean dish celebrated for its bold seasoning and rich cultural legacy, reimagined as street tacos.05/21/2026 - 12:04
S1 • E1
Jollof/Remixed Dish: Jollof Rigatoni
Taste That! premieres with a flavorful deep dive into Jollof, the iconic West African dish whose origins have fueled an international culinary rivalry. Guest host Chef Mondo and special guest Briana Price (Divorced Sistas).05/19/2026
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TASTE THAT! Origins is a digital-first food and culture series that uncovers the untold history of Black cuisine — then hands it to the next generation to remix.