Oxford hospice Sobell House is a special place and Food and Kindness is a special kind of cook book. Published to raise both awareness and funds for the charity, it's also about generating awareness of some of the local restaurants that have supported Sobell House over the years, that have been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
A collection of over 30 stories and recipes from a wide range of celebrities and local chefs, it features a number of well-loved faces who have Sobell House close to their heart. Among those are Mary Berry, who features her Very Best Chocolate Cake, Stephen Fry who shares his hummus recipe, as well as Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins and star of BBC 3 mockumentary This Country, Paul Chahidi, who is an ambassador for Sobell and proudly showcases his Mediterranean pork, lemon and parmesan meatballs.
As well as these famous supporters, plenty of Oxfordshire eateries are also involved with the book, giving readers the chance to make their best loved dishes as well as discover the stories behind each business. Among those to feature are The Cherwell Boathouse (breaded halloumi with sweetcorn fritters), No 1 Ship Street (French Onion Soup) and Bhoomi Kitchen (Keralan fried chicken).
It's all about bringing the local community together to celebrate the inspiring work and ethis of Sobell House.
