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A Quick Ting on Plantain
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- Narrated by: Rui Da Silva, Magdalene Abraha
- Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
Recognised as one of the most beloved fruits of the Black diaspora, plantain holds profound value within the cultures and communities it is part of. A Quick Ting on Plantain is a cultural insight into the versatile fruit.
Through exploring the sentimental meaning plantain has within Black households and cultures alike, this book reveals how food within the Black community is an intimate marker of identity and culture.
This concise and insightful book traces the international history of plantain, as well as delving into the contemporary issues surrounding the fruit―such as inflation, gentrification and its social media community.
A Quick Ting on Plantain is a celebratory look at the intersection of food, people and culture.