A Quick Ting On: Plantain (Hardcover)

As seen in Grazia, the Guardian, and more... 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. Compiled for the first time in one vibrant volume, A Quick Ting On: Plantain is an infectious cultural insight into the versatile fruit. Discover its contested historical origins, its multilingual etymology, the biochemistry that sets Plantain apart from regular bananas and, yes, the War of Pronunciation... Is it Plan-tain or Plan-tin? Containing recipes from across the African continent, the Caribbean, Latin America and South Asia, author Rui Da Silva paints an astonishing international history of Plantain - celebrating food within Black households across the globe as an intimate marker of identity and culture. From recent developments in farming practices to the effects of food gentrification on working-class Afro-Caribbean communities, Rui also explores the politics behind Plantain. Inflation, Fairtrade, and climate change all have a part to play in the ongoing journey of this coveted fruit. Unifying stories of innovation, hardship and, above all, love, A Quick Ting On: Plantain is a delicious ode to the intersection of food, culture and humanity.

General

Imprint:	Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	AQTO
Release date:	April 2020
Authors:	Rui Da Silva
Dimensions:	180 x 114 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	172
ISBN-13:	978-1-913090-53-1
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-913090-53-1
Barcode:	9781913090531

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