kitchen rules

how meals work

- all meals ([[pages/breakfast]], [[pages/lunch]], [[pages/dinner]]) are prepared by our kitchen team
- we cook from ingredients we grow, forage, or order regularly
- the current structure is described in [[pages/kitchen/menu]]

• cooking your own food

  • individual cooking is possible outside of shared meals
  • check if the stove and prep space are free
  • only use ingredients that are part of our shared supplies
  • if you’re unsure whether something is okay to use, ask

• cooking do’s & don’ts

• ✅ do

  • cook using shared ingredients
  • use spices, herbs, and fermentation to build flavor
  • use olive oil (for salads) and ghee or avocado oil (for pan cooking) — in moderation
  • use measuring tools for precision

• ⛔ don’t use

  • salt
  • sugar
  • onions in shared meals

• you may bring your own and use separately

• ingredients that aren’t regularly stocked or replenished

  in general, if something isn’t part of our supplies and isn’t being replenished, it is not used.

• food storage

  • label anything you store in the fridge:

  • what

  • date

  • close all containers properly
  • keep shelves tidy and organized for others

• cleanup

• after cooking or eating:

  • wash dishes and tools
  • wipe down surfaces
  • return everything to its place

• water & soap

  • water is limited in dry season → use mindfully
  • turn off taps when not in use
  • report leaks immediately
  • use only our soap nut soap (no external products)

• equipment

  • all equipment is shared → treat with care
  • report any damage or malfunction

• kitchen principle

  if it’s not part of the shared system — we don’t use it.