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View all search resultsFood for the soul: Asia Cooking Journey shares joy through culinary treats
In a time of global uncertainty, sometimes a nice, hot meal is the perfect remedy after a long day.
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hen medical workers are in overdrive to help contain the onslaught of COVID-19 worldwide, many from the public have shown their appreciation in various forms, from scheduled rounds of applause to attractive financing deals on a new car.
But rather than clapping or payments in a time of global uncertainty, sometimes a nice, hot meal is what’s perfect after a long day. That’s where Asia Cooking Journey comes in.
Initiated by Natalia Tjahja of the Maria Monique Last Wish Foundation in April this year, the program aims to provide delectable meals free of charge for healthcare workers as well as people with disabilities affected by the pandemic.
She said the idea came from her own home, when during the pandemic, her domestic workers returned to their hometowns.
“I had no choice but to go to the kitchen myself, as my domestic workers usually do the cooking. It was a first for myself, and I learned many recipes,” she said in an interview with The Jakarta Post.
Natalia explained that after tasting one of her meals and finding it delicious, she thought about donating some of the food she made to medical workers, as the Maria Monique Last Wish Foundation already had a program donating vitamins and supplements to doctors.
