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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As Katrya Kalyuzhna fled her hometo…