All last week, we talked about saving the soil, honoring the farmer, and finding innovative ways to get food to the hungry for World Food Day on Friday.

Today, we’re making it a little more personal, focusing on the everyday cooks who feed us creatively and the spaces in which they work.

Cooking is what makes us human, and the kitchen is the heart of the home, no matter the home, and it’s constantly evolving. Skillful cooking may help people to eat more healthfully, according to a recent study in the journal Appetite, among many others, but learning to cook has taken a backseat to many other family activities, aided by the rise of convenience foods.

Still, every day, amazing meals