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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.
