On the path to wellness we often blame the negative impacts of corporate farming on food itself. Indigenous people are not vegan, or vegetarian or any other faddish diet you can think of. We consume the food sources made available to us by our environment. Tainos are no different. Our diets were affected by colonialism and globalization BUT we stuck to holistic practices. The preparation of lechón on our islands is a beautiful thing to witness. Consuming the meat, using every piece of the animal, treating us as an energy source is how meat continues to be treated on our islands. Grateful for this series. And can’t wait to see what is next on the menu… Head over to @manolo.jpeg to see more 🐖 👩🌾 #taino #taina #indigenous #native #firstpeoples #nativefoods #werestillhere #dominican #cuban #jamaican ・・・ ¡Llegó el Día! From sunrise, nestled in the mountains of Naranjito, Fernando Narvaez and his family have been setting up a production line, which becomes more efficient as the day progresses, creating a celebratory atmosphere as they uphold a cherished tradition with the whole neighborhood invited. Over the years, Nandy has opened his ranch to teach chefs, cooks, and anyone interested in the most humane methods of slaughtering animals, emphasizing the use of every part of the animal ensuring nothing is wasted. On this Víspera de Reyes, let’s honor our heritage by revisiting our roots, recalling that for our jíbaro ancestors, the ability to sacrifice their own pig and feed the entire neighborhood was the most profound expression of love and gratitude during las Navidades. ¡Que vivan los Reyes! ¡Que viva la Navidad! ¡Y que viva nuestra cultura! Director: @kemosabeee DP: @alexforestier_ Music: @habishmusic Graphics: @adlc.creativo Exceutive Producer: @manolo.jpeg #puertoricogram #puertoricoeats #puertoricodoesitbetter #puertoricoblogger #visitpuertorico #discoverpuertorico #puertoricanfood #caribbeanfood #comidacriolla #placespuertorico #puertoricolohacemejor #foodseries #foodreels #streetfood #nytfood #nytcooking #viralreels #viralvídeos #lechón #pigroast