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The inspiring kitchen volunteers tackling food poverty in Edinburgh one meal at a time

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Dec 28, 2023
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Volunteer kitchen porters at work. Pic: Empty Hearts, Full Kitchens

Michael Innes is a man on a mision.

A chef for more than 20 years, he worked at Michelin-starred establishments, including Celler de can Roca, in Catalonia, and Barcelona’s Dos Palillos. But he swapped cooking for some of the richest people in society for helping some of the poorest in Ed…

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I'm a freelance writer who likes to tell the stories behind some of Scotland's incredible food and drink businesses. Read more of my work at www.catthomsonwrites.com
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