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Sharing a love of food across different Bristol communities
What was once a derelict and unused plot in the heart of St Paul’s has been transformed into a thriving community garden.
“We brought people together and thought let’s make something that we can come to as and when we can,” explains Tara Miran, one of the driving forces behind the space that is loved by people across generations.
“We grow what we want and we take what we need only.”
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The garden, which Bristol24/7 first visited in 2019, features in one of a series of films highlighting the city’s many diverse communities and the role of food in bringing people together.
Each of the films, curated by Anira Khokhar, community engagement lead for Bristol Bites Back Better, and Sam Cole, will be in a different language as part of the campaign to ensure all voices are represented in conversations around how to create a more sustainable, fairer food system for the city.
Tara is passionate about sharing her Kurdish culture through food. “In Kurdistan, food brings families and neighbours together on a daily basis,” she says.
“I associate love, family, community and laughter with Kurdish food. Preparing it is a labour of love and to see your loved ones enjoying and appreciating a dish like dolma, makes its long preparation absolutely worth it.”
For the founder of Salsas Tropicantes La Huatulqueña, Edu Hernandez, the focus is very much on shopping locally and cooking meals from scratch.
The Mexican who has been living in Bristol for 24 years works as a fitness instructor and swimming teacher.
“I set up my own initiative to cook delicious, fresh, and locally sourced Mexican food,” says Edu
“I would like to invite people to do more shopping in your local areas and make food from scratch.”
Main photo from Bristol Bites Back Better film
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