Jose Can You See

I’ve always been a fan of chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen organization that provides food relief in the wake of natural disasters. In 12 years of humanitarian aid around the globe, the World Central Kitchen had never been to a war zone until Russia invaded Ukraine. Now they’re delivering thousands of meals there every day, with bombs bursting all around them.

This all gets done because of what’s called “the José factor.” José is a big guy with an even bigger personality. He’s anti-bureaucrat and gets riled up at the sight of Excel spreadsheets or unused kitchen space or whatever obstacles are thrown up between meals and the people who need them. When you work by committee, Jose says, “nothing f-ing happens.” 

 Darn tootin’, Pantyhose O’Malley. That’s what I like about the guy. He heads straight for the action and takes care of people in the worst possible situations. We should send him to D.C.

Puffing on his favorite Macanudo cigar, José says, “There are many ways to fight a war. With food is a way that you can win the fight for freedom and democracy. Those food fighters are showing me the power of people helping people.” 

That’s how it’s done, One Nut Muldoon.

Keep your dukes up.    

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