Pandemic-weary chefs, cooks enjoy serving from home
Terry Tang
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Chef Mike Winneker prepares tacos in front of his home Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Beaten down by the pandemic, many laid-off or idle restaurant workers have pivoted to dishing out food with a taste of home. Some have found their entrepreneurial side, slinging their culinary creations from their own kitchens. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – When COVID-19 shutdowns hit in March 2020, Mike Winneker, a hotel executive sous chef, found himself without work for the first time in years. Between caring for a 6-year-old son and waiting for unemployment benefits, days now spent at home in Scottsdale were stressful.