The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

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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Jul 23, 2023
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My debut book ‘Bread and War - A Ukrainian story of Food, Bravery and Hope’ is out now! Paperback coming this spring. I report from Ukraine - with lots of bakery content thrown in - here.
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