Parent Dash

 Mothers and  fathers will always worry  - and cook for their young.It doesn't;t matter if your two or twenty-two, they'll be there if you need food.Yet what's good to make and to give? There are the classics and not so classic/

Most college kids appreciate and miss their mom's cooking. THis is when mothers - and even dads should think about make a double batch of sauce. A plus is that tomatoes from a late summer - early fall harvest cna be added for more flavor. If  the kids are vegan or vegetarian add in some plant based meat balls. Lidl has excellent ones from their Vendomo brand. Keep in mind if you do that the sauce then makes  for a great meatball sandwich too. Non meat meat balls can be frozen too , whether thye're in sauce or not. Add some ground beef , cumin and chili pepper to make a tasty chili. Throw in kidney and pinto beans for a heartier dish. This too can be frozen and stored in the freezer for months.Do you feel like your offspring needs a nudge when cooking? Then just send a care package or better yet - a gift certificate from their local grocery store. A care package could included canned soups , boxes of pasta and many a mini spice selection. YOu could also include a mini griddle and frying pan which can be found at any store.

Homemade treats have always been sent to kids away from home. Mothers  have a lways sent cakes and biscuits for their sons at the front and for those going to college. Now moms and dads are also experimenting with breads too. Since these go stale quickly try to make the bread the day before.It's Ok if it's a day old. It cna be turned into toast . Another idea is bringing the sourdough starter and baking with kids in their apartment or dorm (if it has a kitchenette) A good  idea is bringing pizza dough with you .This can be tuned into tasty [ies along with calzones for a hot filling meal.PIzza dough can be formed into balls and then frozen. They should be fine for transport Include pizza sauce and mozzarella too.Of course a ton of homemade cookies is always welcomed. Think one kind like chocolate chip or a variety that can include sugar , peanut butter and oatmeal. If you don't feel like baking then make cow patties , those non bake cookies that are a mix of peanut butter oatmeal and cocoa. These are fun and great to share.

Forget Door Dash.There's mom and dad who can cook and bake. Create tasty meals and desserts for your kids to have a taste of home.

Food Equals Money

 Right now everyone is probably feeling more than the financial pinch of this pandemic.It's tough when we're trying to make ends meet. What can we do? Turn to food. Not to eat but to make money from. There are ways to make those dishes tasty - in the financial sense.

If you have a specialty or a list of great recipes, then consider a pop up restaurant. The one  good thing about the pandemic is that restaurants are eagerly renting out their kitchen to young chefs. This practice known as cloud kitchen is great for novice cooks and sous chefs who have been laid off. The New York Times food section wrote an entire article on this last Wednesday. If you have a menu, then advertise it on Instagram . Start with a few dishes and advertise either pick up or delivery. The restaurant may even be able to incorporate some of your dishes into theirs if they're similar. They will ask for a rental fee for use of their facilities but in the end it's worth it. Keep in mind it's illegal to run a pop up from your house or apartment (although some have done it and gotten away with it). It's also good to ask the restaurant owner for advice. Even if you know the restaurant industry, you may glean other facts or advice about certain aspects. As for bakers,  who want a pop up bakery, ask any local restaurant owner if you can use their oven and even fridge.  You might even be lucky enough to have the eatery add your creations to their dessert list.

Another way to make money from food is delivery. Door Dash and Uber Eats are always hiring and the pay can be good if you hustle.There will be background checks but Door Dash is an overnight one. The company then send you an insulated tote within a few days. You pick out a route close to your home and them work it. It could just be your town or your town and the surrounding ones. You also can decline any  pick up too if you don't have the time or have too many deliveries. One of the best things about it is you can make as much money as you want. There's no cap so you can easily earn up to five hundred a week. Uber Eats is the same principle, with delivering food from local restaurants to homes and businesses. You can still be a delivery person even if you just have a scooter or bike.  This is great for those living in big cities like New York, Boston and Chicago where it's easier to move around without a car. A plus to all of this is discovering new restaurants and their menus, a definite bonus if you're looking for a new place to order from.Another idea is working for the actual restaurant. The only problem is that you'll be working exclusively for them and that means fewer deliveries. It's not  great and also the owner may not pay as well as Door Dash or Uber Eats.

You can make money from food. Start a pop up restaurant or deliver food. It's a great way to remedy your financial situation with a dash of cash added to the recipe.