Alissa Timoshkina
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#CookForUkraine

Today, more than ever, I feel how important food is to our understanding of the world around us! As my heart breaks to see my native country forging a war with its close neighbour, I turn to food for its power to heal, to educate, to unite and to support. Like millions of Russians, I too have Ukrainian roots, and grew up on a beautiful diet of Ukrainian and Russian dishes. These countries have shared a complex and rich history, and the culinary language reflects this relationship in the most powerful and relatable way. I am so grateful to have had first hand experience of it and it is so important for me today to play a part in spreading the message of unity. My heart goes out to all the people of Ukraine who are standing up to Putin’s aggression with such dignity! I thank you all for caring, for having a heart and for not being afraid to speak the truth in such dark times!Let’s cook for Ukraine, for peace, for freedom, for truth, for common sense, for rational thought and for love.” 

Recipes from Olia Hercules, Caroline Eden, Irina Georgescu & friends

Alissa Timoshkina