In the past two years, thanks to support from Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food Grants, 45 asylum seekers and refugees participated in weekly allotment sessions and cooking classes which led to Cooking from the Heart, this wonderful book. Foods cooked by people from different cultural backgrounds were first identified, and then grown at our allotments….

Do you have any old wool, knitting or crochet needles, knitting patterns or other art supplies we can use? We need knitting supplies for our crafting classes and anything you can spare will be much appreciated. We’re also going to be making jewellery this spring, so if you have old broken necklaces, beads, or any…

We were interviewed by Jonathan Miles for his show on BBC Radio Newcastle last Friday. Safia and Shuhana talked about the Comfrey Project, the food cultures of their home countries, and what they like about English cooking. “We want to learn how to cook Yorkshire Puddings!” said Shuhana. You can listen to the interview here:

In the past two years, thanks to support from Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food Grants, 45 asylum seekers and refugees participated in weekly allotment sessions and cooking classes, with 15 participants planning and delivering the cooking sessions which led to Cooking from the Heart, this wonderful book. Foods cooked by people from different cultural backgrounds…