Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing the journey of Wadadli Dessert Oasis with Voyage Raleigh.
In reflecting on the journey, I have to say I am thankful to all those who have helped us to reach this point. I have worked with many organizers, market managers, cultural leaders, and even my children. This path has shown me what it is to internally conceptualize, and then to manifest. The energy it takes to bring forth on the creative realm is similarly as fruitful as bringing forth life. There have been many late nights and early mornings. Had it not been for the love of my community and loved ones, who knows what the journey may have looked like. Wadadli Dessert Oasis started with a simple idea, to bring elements of my family’s history and culture to life in a ital/plant based/vegan way. Wadadli Dessert Oasis was given its first opportunity to showcase our cuisine at a festival held by Ras John, and was well received. The feedback of good energy, dancing and people singing when they tried our menu is the reciprocal of the intentional good energy that goes into creating each dish/item. We share that experience with everyone who comes within our presence. So, thank you to each and every one who has interacted with us. You are valued, and we honor you. Take a look at the link above to see the article. Many thanks to Voyage Raleigh! - Chef Empress J/ Stacy Joseph
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Buttery, savory, mild, versatile, packed with life force, nutrients and healthy fats...this fruit here easily makes it way into my Top 10 Foods list. A tropical superfood with origins in the coast of West Africa, ackee has many delicious preparations and traditional recipes. We at Wadadli have been helping to introduce ackee to many people who have never experienced this particular taste of niceness given to us by Mama Africa.
In my travels I have heard people mistake ackee for acai (another powerful superfood), but I thought I'd take a moment to tell you more about the star of our menu. Here's 10 facts:
A recent study by the University of Maryland Medical Center showed that ackee has massive quantities of Vitamin B-3, which occurs naturally as the compound niacin. Niacin is beneficial to the productivity of the gastro-intestinal and nervous systems, and gives a healthy glow to one’s skin, hair and nails. As part of a wholistic health regimen, the dietary fiber found in ackee can be an easy way to help you lose or maintain your weight, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease and Type-2 diabetes. Yes, so now that you know more about ackee, honor this tropical star. Introduce ackee as a part of your healthy food regimen. Bake while you sing. Eat well. Enjoy your health!!! BAKE.EAT.BE HAPPY!! |
AuthorChef Empress is an advocate for food justice and security, as well as a cultural reservoir of Antiguan culinary concepts and practices. Here she shares her unique and introspective thoughts. Step into the paradigm... ArchivesCategories |