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Fare Exchange: This butternut squash soup is seasonal, comforting and vegan

Jane Henegar
Jane Henegar Jane Henegar

Good morning, good company. We sit this morning, virtually, beside Audrey Rose, who always has her hands full with two very small children. She turns to us with a small request.

“I order my groceries from Walmart Plus, which is a game-changer, but when it’s time for dinner I still need lots of help. Sheet pan dinners are the easiest for both prep and clean up, but I have run out of ideas. Would your readers share their favorite sheet pan meals?”

The next request is from a seasoned cook who has mastered everything but sourdough bread and needs some guidance. “I have been told that legitimate, healthy sourdough isn’t full of ingredients, but only good flour, salt, sourdough starter and water. Is that accurate? How do I make that kind of sourdough? I don’t have to have the very simplest recipe, but would like one that isn’t too complicated.”

Finally, there has been a repeat call for bowls of any kind. Please share your favorite combinations of ingredients in a bowl and/or recipes.

Requests

— Sheet pan meals