Cripping / Crip Up: A term used by disabled disability rights advocates and academia to signal taking back power, to lessen stigma, and to disrupt ableism as to ensure disabled voices are included in all aspects of life. We live in a world where cooking is often depicted as an able-bodied pursuit: Crip Up the Kitchen: […]
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When Jules Sherred discovered the Instant Pot multicooker, he was thrilled. And incensed. How had no one told him what a gamechanger this could be, for any home cook but in particular for those with disabilities and chronic illness? And so the experimenting—and the evangelizing—began. The kitchen is the most ableist room in the house.
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In Food Was Her Country: The Memoir of a Queer Daughter, Marusya Bociurkiw takes readers on a captivating journey through her life, weaving together the threads of identity, family, and love with the powerful metaphor of food. The memoir is not just a culinary adventure but an exploration of self-discovery, acceptance, and the intricate dance
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How can a god-fearing Catholic, immigrant mother and her godless, bohemian daughter possibly find common ground? Food Was Her Country is the story of a mother, her queer daughter and their tempestuous culinary relationship. From accounts of 1970s’ macrobiotic potlucks to a dangerous mother-daughter road trip in search of lunch, this book is funny, dark and tender
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from Food Was Her Country Ingredients 4 ½ cups lukewarm water 2 tbsp baking yeast ½ cup oil (canola is good) ½ cup honey 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp crushed poppy seeds 2 ½ cups white unbleached flour 8–10 cups wholewheat flour Directions Put the lukewarm water in a large mixing bowl that will hold
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Like a tagine or casserole, a thali describes not only a type of kitchenware, but a type of meal. A thali is constructed of many small dishes served on a platter that harmonize through contrasting textures, visual appeal, complimentary spices, and sheer deliciousness. In My Thali: A Simple Indian Kitchen, award-winning chef and author Joe Thottungal
from My Thali These bring back memories of being stuck in Delhi in March of 2020 while hosting a food tour of India. We were an anxious bunch as the world shut down, desperate for ways to get home. To cheer us all up, our hostess fried up these crunchy treats and served them with
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Offering a captivating culinary journey through the flavors of India, My Thali: A Simple Indian Kitchen by Joe Thottungal effortlessly marries tradition with simplicity, making it a must-have for both seasoned home cooks and novices eager to explore the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine. What makes My Thali special is the personal touch that Chef
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Happy Belly: The Cake Book is a collection of recipes from internationally recognized blogger, nutritionist, and pastry chef Aaron McInnis. This book is filled with tips, tricks, and secrets to successful cake making from the owner of Happy Belly Cakery and the online learning space Man versus Cake. As a firm believer that a great base recipe is all you need to be successful, Chef Aaron guides you
