Closed Loop Cooking Weekly Newsletter 7.10.2020

July 10th, 2020

Hi fam,

Closed Loop content is back! After a brief hiatus I’m excited to share our latest interview with Jasmine Cho, cookie activist and leading pioneer of the research behind bake therapy. Her work reminds us representation matters in all forms, baked goods included. I’m inspired by her commitment to cultivate her practice, find her strengths and serve her community. Cookie activism is an unlikely act of resistance but a powerful one. Finding the likeness of Ali Wong, James Baldwin, or a stop motion animation of Christine Sun Kim signing the national anthem in careful icing gives pause and acknowledgment to a moment.

Jasmine’s work resonates with me, and I hope with everyone reading. How can we push our skills to empower our communities? How can we use the tools at hand to improve our mental health? This work can take many shapes, each a valuable exploration of self sustenance and communal resilience. Take time this week to appreciate your strengths.

You, my friend, are capable of so much. 

Stay hungry,Hawnuh Lee | Founder, Closed Loop Cooking

C O N V E R S A T I O N S

Bake therapyA quick guide from our latest interview with Jasmine Cho. Bake therapy, something we’ve all been doing in quarantine, now for science!

R E A D

Why this restaurant critic isn’t dining out right nowAnd neither should you. Honestly folx, read this article and stick with take-out. Restaurants can not be a measure of public health even if they have been pressured into this role. Tell your friends.

V O L U N T E E R

Raceme Farm CollectiveMy Portland folx, Raceme Farm Collective is accepting applications for farm volunteers for a short time. This Black and Brown led farm initiative is prioritizing plants and their people. Sign UP!

W I N S T A

loriasternFlora and fawning over loriastern’s brilliant baked flower creations. Scrolling through her feed is a warm, sun soaked day. Enjoy. <3

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