When donating to your local food bank, don't forget the spices (seriously)
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If there’s one piece of advice people love offering up to low-income folks, it’s that you can save money by cooking at home. On the surface, that’s understandable—if you prepare your meal at home, you can (hypothetically) cook in bulk, avoid paying foWhen donating to your local food bank, don't forget the spices (seriously)
If there’s one piece of advice people love offering up to low-income folks, it’s that you can save money by cooking at home. On the surface, that’s understandable—if you prepare your meal at home, you can (hypothetically) cook in bulk, avoid paying for a tip or delivery fee, and choose cost-effective ingredients. That’s all well and good, but it ignores structural barriers. Some people live in food deserts, for example, where ingredients are both limited and expensive. Some people have food allergies that make food even more expensive to work with. With this in mind, many people donate to food pantries and shelters around the holidays. That’s a great thing to do. If you want to go the extra mile, however, consider adding some seasonings, spices, and oils to your donation cart. Why? Because it makes cooking a whole lot easier, more exciting, and, quite frankly, enjoyable. Food is fuel, sure, but food is also family, culture, and fun. And a little seasoning can go a long way in taking canned vegetables from begrudging to satisfying. Read more