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Such a beautiful read. I especially loved this one because my husband is Jamaican and ackee is always in our house <3

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Thank you so much for reading! Ahhhh makes sense, your apart of the Jamaican family! Love it!

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Oh my, this essay kept getting better. I could've easily reshared every line, every single one speaks to me. Thank you for writing this. As a Jamaican who grew up in London, I only ever saw ackee come from the tin to the pan, so the dangers were only more apparent as I got older and learned about the plant. The way you described the spiritual significance of the ackee tree (we are such a deep-spirited people, I love that of and for us) is so special. Also, I do feel like we are in a season of remembering to be stiller, there seems to be a need to hold back and simply be. I'm exhaling fuller today, this story has left me with so much. Thank you thank you thank you

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Amara! Thank you for “seeing” this and me! I appreciate you so! There’s so much to write and share about the things that come out of that island. I am fascinated by us and I’m grateful for your encouragement to keep exploring what it means to be us.

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Jun 11Liked by Jourdana Elizabeth

Such a beautiful perspective of ackee. It ability to be infused with the spices cooked with it is delightful. Thank you again. I hung on to every word you wrote. 💕

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Thank you so much for reading! Mmm I'm hungry thinking about it!

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Jun 6Liked by Jourdana Elizabeth

Existing in truth.

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Thank you so much for reading!

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Jun 6Liked by Jourdana Elizabeth

This was such a pleasure to read, thank you <3

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Thank you for reading!

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Jun 4Liked by Jourdana Elizabeth

I've never heard of this, but it sounds amazing. What does it taste like?

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It taste like a buttery, savory flavor that really takes on the spices of what ever you cook it with. Traditionally it’s cooked with salt fish!

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Jun 4Liked by Jourdana Elizabeth

Wow

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Thank you for reading!

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Jun 4Liked by Jourdana Elizabeth

Beautiful… what a strong reminder for timing and trust 🧡

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Thank you!

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