Janet Elsbach knows from personal experience that in times of illness and sorrow, in celebration and in caregiving, there's nothing like the gift of food. What she hopes to offer with her new book, “Extra Helping" isn't so much a group of recipes but the idea that no matter what, you can begin.
Janet Elsbach was raised by people who did a lot of cooking, but she didn't go to professional cooking school. A home cook inspired by seasonal food, the cravings of those she loves to feed and the idea of bringing people together at the table, Janet knows from personal experience that in times of illness and sorrow there's nothing like the gift of food. Her new book, “Extra Helping: Recipes for Caring, Connecting, and Building Community One Dish at a Time” includes personal stories from the front lines of care, cooking shortcuts for cooks short on time and tips for tweaking recipes to suit all kinds of dietary restrictions. Janet tells us how “Extra Helping” came about, how illnesses in her own family changed the way she receives the gift of food, and about the surprise gift of Kollyva she received from a Greek friend following the death of Janet’s older sister from cancer. What Janet hopes to offer, with “Extra Helping,” is not so much a group of recipes but the idea that no matter what, you can begin.
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NOTE: A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each copy of Janet's book supports Feeding America and their efforts to combat hunger.
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