As the fifth anniversary of COVID approaches, many are hesitant to reflect on its dark chapter in history. Acceptance varies: some choose to forget the pain, while others recognize the value of lessons learned, like community resilience and mutual aid. Amidst the turmoil, cooking emerged as a source of comfort, with people discovering new culinary skills and revisiting basic sustenance. This period highlighted both societal fissures and moments of kinship, ultimately underscoring the importance of remembering both the past and the skills developed during those challenging times.
Five years ago this month, we began to experience the profound impacts of COVID; panic ensued as everything shut down, forever altering our lives.
Despite a general reluctance to revisit COVID, we should remember the incredible community spirit illustrated through mutual aid and collective resilience during the crisis.
Food became a source of comfort and creativity during COVID, as many turned to cooking and baking, reestablishing connections to sustenance amid uncertainty.
The early days of the pandemic prompted a reconnection with simple, sustaining meals, serving not only as nourishment but as a daily anchor for our lives.
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