Finally cooking together again – our new start on 02.05.2025

For almost a whole year it was quiet in our kitchen. A forced break in which we incredibly missed cooking together, laughing and personal exchange. But on May 2, 2025 , the time had finally come: Leichlingen Hilft was allowed to swing the wooden spoons again – thanks to the generous support of the Catholic Church Leichlingen, which made its rooms available to us for this special evening. We are deeply grateful to her for this.

18 people – old and young, with and without a migration history – came together that evening not only to conjure up a wonderful menu, but also to send a strong signal for community, openness and togetherness.

The menu on 02.05.2025:

Starters
• tzatziki
•Potato soup

Main course
• Chicken fricassee

Desserts
• Börek with sheep’s cheese
• Börek with potatoes

Admittedly, the start was a bit chaotic. “Where are the knives? Which bowl do we take? And where is the big pot again?” But that was exactly what made the evening so charming – we improvised, laughed, helped, shared. And after a short time we were right in the middle of it: cooking, talking, being together.

It was an evening full of warmth, flavours, conversations and new encounters – one that showed us how precious these moments are. How important it is to create space for encounter, in a time that often seems so loud and separate.

On 13.06.2025 it continues!
Then participants from Iran invite us to prepare a traditional Persian meal together with them. We are already looking forward to new fragrances, new stories and another piece of lived diversity.

Because: Community often begins with a meal together.