Taste of home.

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When I walked into a neighborhood supermarket in the United Kingdom, I was surprised by a comforting line of sight: a vivid display of African food crops that recalled the sense of home. The sight of familiar crops, representative of those produced in Ghana, produces a strong sense of connectivity and memory.

Though not as plentiful as they are at home, these crops stand strong and fresh, demonstrating African agriculture's endurance. Cassava, plantain, cocoyam, and a variety of veggies line the shelves, providing a lovely look into the continent's delights.

The existence of these indigenous cuisine products provides a comfortable bridge to their roots for Ghanaians living in the UK. The availability of familiar crops makes life a little easier, allowing people to enjoy the pleasures of home even while they are thousands of miles away.

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With its great cultural variety, the United Kingdom appreciates the complexity of African food, offering a mix of flavors to local communities. The food goes beyond regional boundaries, resulting in an abundance of flavors that connect with the diaspora.

The price tags, however, reduce the delight of discovering these precious items. While costs in the UK may appear to be cheap, converting to Ghana Cedi portrays a different image. When viewed through an angle of currency conversion, the cost of each product may be fairly astonishing.

However, the joy of discovering Ghanaian food crops such as cassava, plantain, cocoyam, and others on UK shelves is indescribable. It's a homage to the global significance of our food and a celebration of the durability of our agricultural history.

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I want to share this wonderful discovery with @dswigle and the entire Hive blockchain community and invite everyone to enjoy the wonders of cultural interaction via food. It serves as an indication that no matter what place we are, the flavors of home have the ability to unite us.



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So I won't be in Italy for several months I can understand the feeling well. But at the same time it is also nice to experience the different world where you are and like you did!

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Thanks and merry Christmas 🎅.

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This is home away from home lol, left for you to pick what you need and prepare your African delicacy so you don't miss home too much.

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Hi @mcsamm thanks for sharing your experience.
In our area in the philippines there are many crops of vegetables and fruits and others that are sold in the market and have a price.
This is important to us.
Have a nice day 😊

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It is good to see you have some local food crops around you.

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very nice market with nice your photography may God bless you with my heart. happy new year my dear friend

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