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Connecting Food,

Family, Lifestyle

The Philosophy of Food “livet”

By Tim Parsons

iggy Marley’s positive vibrations Middle East, which were contributed by Marley’s

resonate farther than music. The wife Orly and her family, who are Israeli of Iranian
reggae artist doesn’t use the term descent. The book also has African flavors,

Z diet to describe his eating habits. inspired by Marley’s time with the Ethiopian

Instead he calls philosophy of food “livet.” musicians of one of his early bands.

The eldest son of reggae’s best-known artist, Bob “When you expand your mind, the world

Marley, is a successful and beloved recording star. becomes part of your palate,” he said. “Food is a

But his creativity and consciousness is not limited way to open up to other cultures, just like music
to the stage and studio. He’s also an Emmy Award- is. I have been lucky to have food as part of my

winning film producer, author, humanitarian and open-mindedness into other cultures.”

supporter of charity work, including Unlimited David “Ziggy” Marley, 48, grew up in a fishing
Resources Giving Enlightenment, a worldwide village in southeast Jamaica, 10 miles out of

children’s education program.
Kingston. He and his friends watched the boats

“I like to spread my wings in other areas of float into Bull Bay with their catches. Oftentimes,

consciousness where I feel comfortable,” Marley they’d make meals right on the beach.

told Reggae Festival Guide.
Marley was surrounded by great chefs: his

His latest endeavor is about his livet. He recently mother Rita, great-auntie Viola, and a family

published the Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook. friend named Ms. Collins. But one day, Ziggy
was alone and his stomach felt as empty as a
Musicians are often self-taught and draw
inspiration from a variety of influences. That’s how snare drum.

it is for Marley when it comes to food preparation, “There was bread, octopus, tomato, water and,

too. Recipes come from traditional Jamaican and in the cupboard, there was sugar,” Marley said. “I
Rastafarian cuisine, along with meals from the was really hungry, so I had to make something

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