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Food is where the heart is, not just because it’s delicious, but it can also serve as a gateway to understanding the past, relishing in the present, and inspiring the future.

For example, in America, soul food has long been a staple in the Black community. Its history, however, stems from a dark time when enslaved Africans had no choice but to use scraps to create dishes like sweet potato pie, pig’s feet, okra, and more. While it is a delicacy enjoyed by many people, the painful past is often undermined or lost in the process.

As a universal language, food has a way of bringing people together, especially now more than ever, thanks to the internet and social media. It is not common for someone in Japan to recreate a dish from someone’s great-grandmother in Mississippi, and vice versa. 

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Cuisines have no borders. For instance, many dishes and ingredients found in Portugal today are a direct link to how South American and African cultures and traditions influence and shape the world. 

Shaped by the colonial history in Africa and Brazil, if you’re a Black person who finds your way to Lisbon, Portugal, some of the flavors may be new, but feel oddly familiar. From the city’s obsession with the sea to its distinct affinity for sweet and spicy recipes, history has played a role in showcasing the diaspora on a plate in the city dubbed Queen of the Sea, thanks to its history as a major seaport. 

Here’s how Lisbon’s food scene is a direct reflection of its Afro-Brazilian influences.

The post From The Motherland To The Mediterranean: Lisbon’s Food Scene Is A Love Affair With The African Diaspora appeared first on MadameNoire.



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