Gentle Foods by Christina Chaey
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Gentle Foods by Christina Chaey
@gentlefoods.skystack.xyz
Recipes and essays from a former food editor, ex-line cook, and soon-to-be cookbook author learning to let go of perfectionism in the kitchen


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Weekend delight: Strawberry-Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte • Plus, the tools in my matcha kit
Weekend delight: Strawberry-Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte
Plus, the tools in my matcha kit
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The joys of the potluck flex • And a recipe for a flexible, veg-packed salad to bring to your next group hang
The joys of the potluck flex
And a recipe for a flexible, veg-packed salad to bring to your next group hang
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Rhubarb Cornmeal Shortcakes • A sweet little baking project for your weekend
Rhubarb Cornmeal Shortcakes
A sweet little baking project for your weekend
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A 7-ingredient spring pasta, sprout inspo, and the world's best granola • Gentle Pleasures for your Mother's Day Sunday
A 7-ingredient spring pasta, sprout inspo, and the world's best granola
Gentle Pleasures for your Mother's Day Sunday
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
An edible countertop project for wannabe gardeners • Plus: a smart spring produce strategy and the case for not saving the good stuff
An edible countertop project for wannabe gardeners
Plus: a smart spring produce strategy and the case for not saving the good stuff
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Gorgeous bento lunches for cherry blossom season • With graphic designer and home cook extraordinaire Leanne Gan
Gorgeous bento lunches for cherry blossom season
With graphic designer and home cook extraordinaire Leanne Gan
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
3 things bringing me joy right now • Tempeh tacos, a fancy N/A spritz, and an addicting card game
3 things bringing me joy right now
Tempeh tacos, a fancy N/A spritz, and an addicting card game
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Green-Garlic Shrimp Toasts • A decadent party snack, all dressed up for spring
Green-Garlic Shrimp Toasts
A decadent party snack, all dressed up for spring
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The trick that makes restaurant carrots so good • And a mini recipe for recreating them at home
The trick that makes restaurant carrots so good
And a mini recipe for recreating them at home
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Asparagus, Tofu, and Coconut Stir-Fry • A bold-flavored weeknight dinner starring supermarket spears
Asparagus, Tofu, and Coconut Stir-Fry
A bold-flavored weeknight dinner starring supermarket spears
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Kevin Gnapoor's dal, and an oddly satisfying spring cleaning project • Gentle Pleasures #5
Kevin Gnapoor's dal, and an oddly satisfying spring cleaning project
Gentle Pleasures #5
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Cookbook author Meera Sodha lost her love of food. Her new book 'Dinner' helped her rediscover it. • Plus, a recipe for portobello mushroom pancakes with hoisin sauce
Cookbook author Meera Sodha lost her love of food. Her new book 'Dinner' helped her rediscover it.
Plus, a recipe for portobello mushroom pancakes with hoisin sauce
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The vegetarian cookbook I can't stop cooking from • Gentle Pleasures #4: feat. a chat with Caro Chambers and a kitchen hack for cleaner, faster breading
The vegetarian cookbook I can't stop cooking from
Gentle Pleasures #4: feat. a chat with Caro Chambers and a kitchen hack for cleaner, faster breading
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Multigrain pancakes and a lazy, spicy breakfast hash • Gentle Pleasures #3: Two great breakfasts to brighten your mornings
Multigrain pancakes and a lazy, spicy breakfast hash
Gentle Pleasures #3: Two great breakfasts to brighten your mornings
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November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The beloved kitchen tools that have survived every one of my moves • Frankly, I expect them to last another 10-20 years
The beloved kitchen tools that have survived every one of my moves
Frankly, I expect them to last another 10-20 years
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November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Spiced Tofu Stir-Fry with Celery and Bean Sprouts • Featuring a powerhouse ingredient for faster, more flavorful stir-fries
Spiced Tofu Stir-Fry with Celery and Bean Sprouts
Featuring a powerhouse ingredient for faster, more flavorful stir-fries
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November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The best birthday cake I've made in a long time • Gentle Pleasures #1: brown-butter frosting, kitchen storage that sparks joy, and a really great green sauce
The best birthday cake I've made in a long time
Gentle Pleasures #1: brown-butter frosting, kitchen storage that sparks joy, and a really great green sauce
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November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM