This April, to celebrate Sant Jordi (St. George), we want to recommend a book that’s not only read it’s lived and shared: ‘Cuina Amiga. Fogons solidaris‘ (Friendly Kitchen. Solidarity stoves), written by journalist and sommelier Rafa Gimena, published by Como Pomona and designed by Latipo Estudi.
This is a very special project that tells the story of the Cuina Amiga collective a group of chefs from Lleida who, for the past four years, have taken turns cooking every Sunday at El Menjador, a community dining space managed by the Jericó Foundation and the Food Bank of the Lleida Counties.
The 148-page book, featuring photographs by Javier Martín, is dedicated to young chef Pere Castaño and combines a chronicle of the birth of this solidarity initiative with a heartfelt portrait of 25 culinary professionals involved, along with a recipe section showcasing their dishes.
100% of the book’s sales go directly to supporting the El Menjador project, thanks to the contribution of local organizations and food producers who made its publication possible. At Badia Vinagres, we’re proud to have contributed our small grain of sand to this project, which reflects values we deeply believe in: solidarity, community, and a shared culture of food.
This Sant Jordi, we encourage you to gift or treat yourself to Cuina Amiga. Fogons solidaris: a book about food, people, and commitment. A delicious way to support a cause that matters.
You can find the book in our online store and at our vinagreria, located at c. Palau 9, Mollerussa.