"In Omaha, a food pantry that typically serves as few as 100 people saw 900 show up on a single day. In Jonesboro, Ark., after a powerful tornado struck, a food bank received less than half the donations it expected because nervous families held on to what they had. And in Washington State and Louisiana, the National Guard has been called in to help pack food boxes and ensure that the distributions run smoothly.
Demand for food assistance is rising at an extraordinary rate, just as the nation’s food banks are being struck by shortages of both donated food and volunteer workers."
- The New York Times, April 8.
Pasta,
olive oil + butter ( yes, both) ,
salt + pepper, garlic powder, shredded gouda
*crushed red pepper optional
We call this " Gouda Pasta" at my home. We've been eating many variations of gouda pasta for a month, often without the gouda. Before Covid-19, my 13 year old complained about (almost) everything I prepared him to eat. Now, after Covid... not a peep. Quite the opposite. He's grateful and showing some understanding of how lucky we are to be able to make , season and delight in this simple , sustaining meal. I hope these profound lessons stay with him and inform his humanity.
*If you can, please consider a small donation to your local area food bank*
- Let's continue to take GOOD CARE of each other -
