Pandemic cuisine: Odd pairings, old favourites on the menu
by Leanne Italie, The Associated Press
Posted Feb 2, 2021 10:49 am EDT
Last Updated Feb 2, 2021 at 10:58 am EDT
This combination of photos shows Anne Alderete at a restaurant on Aug. 12, 2020, left, and a dish of natto and chives on gluten free sourdough bread. Whether it’s kimchi, beets or broccoli, the pandemic has had a strange impact on food cravings. Alderete is enjoying something she never thought she would: natto. Made of fermented soy beans, natto is popular in Japan but considered too slimy and stinky for some. (J. Alderete, left, and A. Alderete via AP)