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Food is a code that expresses identity. Once a person asks how something is made, why it’s made or why its called a certain way the answers go beyond culinary learning. We get to understand a culture, habits, rituals and tradition by exploring foods from various communities.This week we chopped it up with Eden, the founder of Black Foodie, a lifestyle blog that explores food through a black lens. We discussed the importance of understanding the origins of traditional dishes and how we can tell our stories through food. She also shared her thoughts on the Afro-Vegan movement and makes the connection between veganism and ancient African diets. In addition, we touched on the global perception of black foods and what we can do show greater appreciation for that which is ours.