A Quick Ting On: Plantain

Name: A Quick Ting On: Plantain
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781913090531
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By Rui Da Silva

Series: AQTO

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A Quick Ting On: Plantain by Rui Da Silva explores the cultural, historical, and culinary significance of plantains. The book delves into its role in global cuisines and its importance in various cultural traditions, offering insights into how this versatile fruit has been enjoyed across different societies. It's a celebration of a staple food that transcends geographical boundaries, highlighting its impact on society and nature.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the cultural and culinary significance of plantain, curious about its origins, and interested in how this staple food connects to various traditions and communities. It delves into the science of plantain cultivation and its environmental impact, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate the intersection of nature and culture.

A Quick Ting On: Plantain

Creative practitioner Rui Da Silva pens a love letter to Plantain in this infectious guide to one of the most treasured fruits of the Black diaspora.

Creative practitioner Rui Da Silva pens a love letter to Plantain in this infectious guide to one of the most treasured fruits of the Black diaspora.

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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. A Quick Ting On: Plantain is a cultural insight into the versatile fruit. Mentioned in Grazia, The Guardian, and more.

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 how food, people, and culture intersect.

Series: AQTO

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A Quick Ting On: Plantain

By Rui Da Silva

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913090531

Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, EFL / TEFL / TESOL

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 172

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Rui Da Silva Science & Nature Series: AQTO

About the Author

Born in Lisbon, raised in London. Representing Sao Tome E Principe at every opportunity. Rui Da Silva/Rei Sky is a creative practitioner, working mainly across music writing, performance, production and illustration. Influenced by Black diasporic and continental subcultures, like Grime, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Afro-Beat to Afro-Lusophone sounds from Kuduro and Kizomba to Funk Carioca and Afro-Bossa. With community and working-class struggle at heart, Rui/Rei also spends his time working with young people, operating in a range of contexts with aims of empowering social, mental, economic well-being. Plantain, selective company, UFC fight night, followed by a +8 psychological thriller on IMDB, followed by jokes about nothing, followed by more Plantain and a couple of Mighty Malts describes a near perfect evening.