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Masooma Kadhem's avatar

Beautiful!

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Ivana Esther Martínez's avatar

What a beautifully layered perspective. Thank you Afia!

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Alexandra Dogbe's avatar

Learned so much from this, thank you💕

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Gastroillogica's avatar

Afia, thank you so much for sharing. Through your words I learn things about African food and cultures I’ve never had the chance even to dream of learning. Thank you so so much for making them accessible to us readers 🥰

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Melissa's avatar

Food is so important, because it literally makes our bodies with the nutrients we consume. Having the ability to feed our selves and families should be a basic human right. I appreciate your insight and know that I am mostly who I am because of my dairy pets and their generous gifts. How beautiful that is to me.

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The History of Fresh Produce's avatar

Food holds and tells incredible stories of cultural history and it’s certainly the case for West Africa. We actually explored a bit of this through our episodes last month. Looking at the transatlantic slave trade through the lens of food was extremely eye opening!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/32FczeO3qgkeQuSKuuD984?si=61kn2UUAQ0GXNlHeUkHcMA

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Ken Fornataro's avatar

Beautiful post. Thank You!

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GG's avatar

Many thanks Afia! I remembered Home thru these words, and pictures. And im greatful for you for that. The picture of you standing tall and proud of in the adinka covered fabric is very becoming. Great posture and shows pride in our traditional clothing. Please keep it up. But of course rest when you are tired. Much Love, energy and positive vibrations.

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Afia's avatar

Aww thank you so much for the kind words!

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Harrison's avatar

Love this!

How did the ancient Romans feed their armies? Why did the tradition of feasting begin? When was the potato chip invented? Explore when foods were first cultivated, from prehistory to present day:

https://thesecretingredient.substack.com/p/when-did-your-favorite-foods-originate

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