Growing Up Through Food

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Growing up around food was always an interesting experience. Since both of my parents are from two different cultures, there was always a lot to choose from. Having a Haitian father meant rice came with most dishes he prepared. Diri sauce pwa was always my favorite, because it brought memories of me and my cousins playing around the house. My mother came from the small island of Montserrat where the cooking was similar, with its own signature. Her signature dish is Goat Water; a spiced goat meat cooked in gravy and usually eaten as soup. This is served at every family gathering, especially at Christmas. It is something about how Goat Water and a freshly piece of baked bread instantly turns bliss when eaten at the same time. Similarly

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