humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of chefs, professionals, amateurs, inspiring youth, influencers, and general feel good human stories in the Feast food sphere.
Apocalypse Chow
Back in November 2019, when the coming COVID crisis was in its infancy and hadn't yet impacted the entire world, I manned a booth at a community festival. Across the makeshift aisle from me, a local artist named Jeremy Smith was carving a turkey as onlookers watched in wonder. They weren't hungry, and the turkey wouldn't have provided much sustenance if they were. That's because it was crafted from a pumpkin.
By Kelli Lynn Grey6 years ago in Feast
How my boyfriend tricked me into learning to cook
Quarantine has taught me a lot of things and cooking appears to be one of them. I’m not a chef, I’d like to think I’m a writer but the juries still out on that one. My boyfriend, Christopher, however is a Chef. This is lucky for me because not only does he make me laugh to the point my stomach hurts and teach me to love without fear, but he also keeps me fed and happy. ( I tend to get irritable when hungry. Lol) my lack of cooking skills does not deter him from trying to teach me, and he’s started coming up with even more cunning ways to do so.
By Kaedyn Swinford6 years ago in Feast
Support Your Local Economy
As the UK enters lockdown for the eighth week, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on our everyday lives, therefore, it is important we maintain high spirits and support each other and our local communities as much as possible. As non-essential stores remain closed until further notice, there is little we can do to help with this reality. However, for those small local shops and convenience stores that continue to provide us with our essential items and necessities, there are steps put in place to help support their success during this tough time.
By Fay McFarlane6 years ago in Feast
My life with baking
I think the story is more about life than bread but baking sourdough saved my life. The year was 1993. I had found myself caught up in a whirlwind romance resulting in a four month dating phase with my husband to be who was living in another City which meant that I had a total of 12 dates prior to walking down the aisle.
By Prue Jones6 years ago in Feast
Helping people find food
When it became essential for 99% of the British population to stay quarantined indoors, my first instinct as a parent was to think about the impact on my young family. I couldn't send the kids to school, so I focused on making sure that I had enough resources - food and educational - to sustain them during the uncertain days ahead.
By Just a Vocal6 years ago in Feast
The Chinese Food Challenge
We’ve got to a stage in lockdown where days merge into each other. Hopes and dreams of becoming the next Mo Farah have fallen flat due to knee and hip injuries, we rejoice at a rainy day because we don’t have to feel bad about staying in. Last Thursday was officially my last day working for the Brain Tumour Charity. Up until now, I have still had a small routine- get up around half eight, open my laptop, check emails whilst having breakfast and work for around eight hours, with an occasional zoom meeting to break up the day. The other half who would like to be known as Tadger, has taken up the fine job of being head chef since his unfortunate furlough a few weeks previously. We’ve enjoyed risottos, pasta dishes, soups and even roast duck on Easter Sunday!
By Two Noobs One Wok6 years ago in Feast
Finding Magic in Food in a Time of Fear (Part Three)
I'm perched in my lawnchair, carefully watching over my beloved souvlaki on the grill. It is a beautiful, sunny- albeit slightly chilly- Sunday afternoon. Not unlike so many Easters before, although, the loneliness of this one stands starkly on its own. The slightly charred, lemony scent reminds me of all those Easters spent in grandma and grandpa's backyard, Papa standing over the grill for hours as we delivered plate after plate of meat to be cooked. He stood there with a stoic seriousness on his face, every flip done with intent and precision, every plate handed back with pride.
By Olivia Petras6 years ago in Feast
Finding Magic in Food in a Time of Fear (Part Two)
There are certain foods that you cannot imagine life without. Maybe it’s your mother’s chicken noodle soup, which always makes you feel a bit better. Or a chocolate chip cookie recipe that brings you up, when you feel at your worst. Or your grandma’s mashed potatoes- mashed just the right way- that, try as you might, you have never been able to fully perfect.
By Olivia Petras6 years ago in Feast
Finding Magic in Food in a Time of Fear (Part One)
There’s not much magic in meal prepping. On any given Sunday- for the last five years or so- I would rush to the grocery store, hustling through the aisles with a fierce determination. Once home, I would proceed to cook food in mass amounts to get me through the week. Don’t get me wrong, this process has been a necessity for me in terms of staying healthy and saving money but, I struggle to find magic in tupperware and dry chicken breast.
By Olivia Petras6 years ago in Feast
Food Traditions!!
Tradition! Tradition!! Tradition!!! Is a specific value in my family that has to be observed? It falls mostly on Christmas through the New Year’s. People from all over the world have their own traditions and customs. Some of them are related to celebrating important events in country's history, and others are associated with family's customs. I have a favorite tradition in my family, which originates from the middle of last century. We come together in the New Year celebrating and make presents to each other. I like our tradition due to few reasons. Having a large family is a stress cake but the fun to it is cooking through the celebration festival, it brings out the skill, drama and fun in our family. It is a great opportunity to gather all family members together. We have relatives across the country, and we need a great effort to meet. Every year during the festival our families come together at my parents’ house. There is no cooking done until all the families are at the house on the 23rd of December.
By Aderonke Ayokanmbi6 years ago in Feast
