Closed Loop Cooking Weekly Newsletter 8.14.20

August 14th, 2020

Hi fam,

For those of you tuning in for fermentation news - my sourdough starter, Sourpuss, is on the up and up. I’ve made my best batch of bagels yet (buttholes begone) and my latest sauerkraut endeavor is spicy as hell. Well done, spores. Few things are as satisfying as a correctly fermented food product that doesn’t kill you.

We’re well into summer, berries are slowly on their way out and we’re gearing up for jam. I’m reminded of the beautiful seasonality of local food as we cycle out fruits and vegetables. The plethora of PNW produce available astounds me every summer. It’s the seamless continuity of this natural cycle saving me from an endless Groundhog Day loop. Time is actually passing, seasons are quietly transitioning. Thank Glob.

That is to say every day is an iteration of the last but I think I’ve reached the point of self-actualization where I’ve leaned into chiseling ornate ice sculptures for the next 10,000 years. It’s the blackberries that bring me back to reality.

What loop are y’all stuck in??

Psst… We’re working on some big things behind the scenes at CLC, so thank y’all for continuing to show up. I’ll keep ya posted!

Stay hungry,Hawnuh Lee | Founder, Closed Loop Cooking

R E A D

Composting Food Waste Is an Act of ResistanceJesi Taylor Cruz’s article will resonate with anyone who eats. Early influences of grandma Flo and understanding what Black feminist praxis actually means. Friend, READ THIS.

R E C I P E S

30 minute sweet potato browniesYou can even keep the peel on! The perfect use-it-up recipe for squash on the edge. Highly recommend y’all.

R E S O U R C E S

The SifterOverwhelmed and amazed at this food related resource index. Chock full of cookbooks, writing, and documentation related to all things food I’m not even sure where to start but I know my questions will be answered!

W I N S T A

Jello cakesEntranced by these gelatinous florals (not vegan, I know, but DANG) @sidehustlecakes from Jena Derman. I just wanna shake em.

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