For many people, food sits at the center of their community, it's a way to bring people together as they share a meal and connect with each other. Balenji Mwiche dives into the food of her Zambian background and why for so long she turned her back on it in preference for more English cuisine. She explores what food means to her, her family, and to others in the community.

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Episode production: Balenji Mwiche

Special thanks to: Balenji's mother Thandi Zulu, Titi at AfroChops, founder and creator of TIFF Abigail Olaleye

Story coaching: Belinda Naylor

Hosted by: Ekram Esmael

Mixing: Laura Brierley Newton

Theme music: James Taylor and the SoundMix team with Yousef Essa at the UK Refugee Council

Episode art: Yousef Esa

Episode music: Free Music Archive: Bless Ups by Ketsa, LArgent appelle largent by Pamelo Mounka. Bayuda by Jose Chameleone

Release date: 3/11/2021