Cooking for community – How do you feed people when they need it most?

Can the aroma of freshly baked bread or a pot of steaming golden soup offer comfort and connection to those in your community during times of crisis?

In moments of uncertainty, like natural disasters or personal hardships, food can be more than sustenance — it can be a source of hope, normalcy, and care. This week we’re diving into practical ways to support your community through cooking... turning simple meals into powerful acts of kindness.

By the end of this episode, you’ll:

1. Discover our go-to dishes for comfort and nutrition: like a chewy breakfast cookie, a big pot of chicken soup, and an easy sheet pan meal
2. Learn practical tips for meal delivery
3. Get inspired with impactful ways to make a difference even when you can't cook

Tune in now to uncover how cooking homemade meals can make a meaningful difference, one thoughtful dish at a time!

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Links:

Our easy sourdough episode, and Adrian Hale’s recipe for: “Communal Table Bread - My easiest first bread recipe”

You can find out more about Adrian on Thousand Bites of Bread, or on her Instagram 

Order her cookbook: Mama Bread

Zoe Francois’ breakfast cookies from her cookbook Zoe Bakes Cookies

Sonya’s stuffed cabbage and her golden chicken soup with matzo balls

Farro and cauliflower parmesan by Sarah Di Gregorio for NYT Cooking, and Smitten Kitchen’s crusty baked farro and cauliflower

Lemony chicken and coconut soup from our Substack 

Similar to what Sonya makes, sheet pan chicken thighs and roasted sweet potatoes from Paleo Grubs (modify to your liking with spices, or additional veggies!)

How to make overnight oats from The Kitchn

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