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FRENCH CARIBBEAN

The word ‘Creole’ makes lots of people think of New Orleans. But Creole represents the convergence of many different peoples and cultures; it’s a word associated with those who were born in a former colony, as opposed to those who migrated there as adults.

The islands where I grew (sugar-apple), guavas and coconuts. Cassava, sweet potato, pumpkin and various peas and beans also grew wild.

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