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The Hunger Issue: The Story of a Ukrainian Sourdough Starter in Exile
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The Hunger Issue: The Story of a Ukrainian Sourdough Starter in Exile

Russia weaponizes hunger, attacking grain facilities, civilian areas in Odesa for five days this week. Katrya, meanwhile, uses baking as a method of healing, while on the run from Russian troops.

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Welcome to my newsletter - I’ll be telling some stories of the incredible people involved in food and resistance in wartime Ukraine. My debut book ‘Bread and War’ is published by Duckworth Books on 1 May!
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