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Ankita Neotia's avatar

This post resonates deeply, Jo. Thank you for having the courage to say it out loud. Having moved countries a lot, I’ve watched the world fall in love with “exotic” flavours while often recoiling from the very people behind them. It’s a strange contradiction: our culture is craved, but our presence is policed.

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Jocette (Jo)'s avatar

Thank you for reading and commenting, Ankita. It’s very disheartening to watch this happen around the world. It seems obvious but also subtly hidden at the same time.

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Sharon Mollenhauer's avatar

What a wise young woman you are. Yes, those of us that grew up on fried chicken and apple pie have expanded our taste to include foods from many foreign lands and along with the food the opportunity to learn and enjoy the cultural traits that go with food production, preparation, presentation and history. We not only prepare the Tacos but we present them with bright colors and music from south of the border.

You are promoting a wonderful opportunity to learn new options in the culinary arts and I look forward to learning from you...and besides all that I love your words because they are from the heart. Gram

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Jocette (Jo)'s avatar

Thank you for this very sweet note! I love you, Grandma!

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Collage Board's avatar

🧡well said Jo

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Jocette (Jo)'s avatar

Thank you for reading, means a lot!

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Patricia Von Bank's avatar

Great synopsis Jo. Our prayers are with you both as you continue your journey through this crazy system. You know that I experienced a similar situation with immigration just after 9-11. We know who is actually in control of our future and it ISN’T the current administration. 🙏💕

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Jocette (Jo)'s avatar

Thankfully, we are on the other side of a lot of these complications in our journey, but it still feels so real. Regardless, I feel so heavy for the pain this is causing for many others.

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Kalee Tilli's avatar

Great piece. This country is more fun and more delicious because of the people who come, stay, and share their cultures and flavours with those of us who grew up on meat, potatoes and frozen peas.

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