Closed Loop Cooking Weekly Newsletter 3.6.20

March 6th, 2020

Hi fam,

I’m so appreciative of everyone who came out for our inaugural workshop class, Improv Kitchen. We sold out tickets and polished off the pasta beautifully. Thank you to Rachelle <3 at Rile Co. for partnering up with me to put on such an awesome event, Gnocchi Meets Whiskey. It was wonderful to hang out with folx who were ready to get their hands doughy and eat simple, delicious food. We laughed, we learned some food photography, we ate well. I can’t tell y’all enough how much it fills my cup to have an engaged community who meets me at the table. That’s why this work matters. Despite your political or social affiliations, we will always have food in common. Sharing a plate is an act of love, and in an uncertain time, it is a necessity. To roll dough with your neighbors is to connect and build community.We’re making our way to the east coast for our next event at the end of the month. If you’re in Baltimore proper, keep your eyes peeled! Excited to make our workshop series a recurring event and continue to meet y’all at the table.

Stay hungry,Hawnuh Lee | Founder, Closed Loop Cooking

 R E C I P E S

Roasted winter squash gnocchiIf you didn’t get to join in the fun last week you can still make gnocchi at home! This roasted winter squash gnocchi with shallot sage oil is an awesome recipe to make and enjoy with friends. You’ll be surprised at just how simple it is to whip up homemade pasta. Make sure you save your leftover seeds for tasty toasting!

A T T E N D

Harwood Collective | Sunday Supper feat. Grön CBDA local Portland, OR pop-up dinner event series focusing on good food and good mood. Madison is a phenomenal host, bringing back the lost art of the supper club. Come feast and celebrate life’s simple pleasure at this CBD inspired event. Sunday, March 15th. Tickets are only $27 and will go quickly!

R E A D

7 low waste swaps for plastic wrapAnswering all the questions you didn’t know you had about ditching your kitchen cling. If you’re still using plastic wrap to cover leftovers, it’s time to make a change! Honestly, you won’t even miss it.

S I T E S

Equity At The TableMaking sure y’all know about the incredible resource that is EATT. From the site: An easy-to-navigate database for food industry professionals featuring only women / gender non-conforming individuals and focusing primarily on POC and the LGBTQ community. Pass this wonderful site along to whomever you think may need it! Food specific and food adjacent professionals abound <3

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