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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Evan Kleiman’s minestrone, advice on home cooking while social distancing

    With restaurants mostly closed throughout the city, a lot of people are now cooking more at home. For some, that’s a challenge. Maybe you’re not so confident in the kitchen.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 19, 2020 • 1 min read

    With restaurants mostly closed throughout the city, a lot of people are now cooking more at home. For some, that’s a challenge. Maybe you’re not so confident in the kitchen. So what is the best way to cook in quarantine?

    What are some staples that people should have in their pantry to make lunch and dinner for the next few weeks? Are there substitutes for the classic things that grocery stores might not have?

    We check in with Good Food host Evan Kleiman, who’s making minestrone tonight.

    The full episode

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    4 of 5
    Financial relief amid coronavirus
    1. 0:00Coronavirus economic crisis: What more can the government do to help workers?
    2. 10:20Uber driver stays afloat amid coronavirus, chef’s program helps laid-off restaurant workers
    3. 20:18Drink tea, take Tylenol, create sick room: Doctor’s tips for when you feel ill
    4. 26:38Evan Kleiman’s minestrone, advice on home cooking while social distancingYou’re reading this
    5. 35:20Hulu docuseries: Hillary Clinton as presidential hopeful, first lady, Yale student
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand