The Afterword

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  • The 10-Minute Meal That Saves Me

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    Many years ago, I read a quick interview with a chef. I don’t remember their name, or much else about the article, but one question stuck:“What do you cook at the end of a long day?” Their answer wasn’t romantic. It wasn’t seared anything or rustic sourdough or anything involving balsamic reduction. It was just:“Something…

  • Notes from a Dining Hall Dreamer

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    I don’t cook anymore. These days, I eat in the college dining hall—three meals a day, plenty of warm food and good company, but not a lot of variety. It works. It keeps the wheels turning. But every so often, I remember the kitchen version of myself. The one with spice-stained cookbooks and half-used jars…

  • “Mon Dieu, C’est Délicieux!” – The Summer Dish That Leaves the Room Silent

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    I’m the main cook in our house. Since I work from home most days, I’m usually the one who does the shopping too. When life gets busy, meals can get a bit repetitive — the same rotation of favourites, week after week. But every now and then, I get a burst of inspiration and try…

  • The Offal Truth: A Taste of Childhood

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    One day, when we’re finally through this obsession with novelty—when every meal doesn’t need a backstory and options—I’ll sit down with the next generation and  tell them what real courage looked like. It looked like sitting down to dinner on a Thursday night knowing it was going to be fish fingers, and doing it anyway.…

  • The Orchard’s Got Taste

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    Speeches by Nominees for the 2025 Orchard’s Got Taste Awards 🎤 Papaya’s Speech — “The Gentle Healer” Steps up slowly, with a calm smile, arms wide. “Friends, I may not be the loudest fruit in the market,but I bring something no hype can offer—healing.Digestion? I’ve got enzymes.Immunity? I’m rich in Vitamin C and A.I soothe,…