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One poignant quote captures the complexity of faith and belonging during these times, reflecting a Converso's despair in trying to fit into a society that still marked them as different:
"I recited the creed and adored pots of thick bacon… yet I could never kill the mark of Converso."
Food today serves as a way to transcend history, offer respect to ancestral journeys, and connect people across centuries. The experience of recreating adafina is more than merely cooking; it is an act of remembrance, reverence, and resilience.