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While doing their part to maintain social distance, home cooks everywhere are honing their skills in the kitchen. Feast consulted with some of St. Louis’ finest chefs and business owners for their best advice on how to make easy, wholesome meals using simple pantry staples. Find out how to make the most of your groceries in this Q&A series, which outlines some pro tips for creating nutritious and comforting from-scratch meals, snacks and more.

Jimmy Trinh is the chef-owner of The Banh Mi Shop in the Delmar Loop. The fast-casual eatery is currently offering online ordering with curbside pickup. Ever since launching a hospital donation program in March, the shop has donated more than 700 sandwiches for local hospital workers. For the restaurant’s menu and information on how to contribute to the program, visit thebanhmishopstl.com or check out its Instagram page.

Jimmy Trinh of The Banh Mi Shop

Jimmy Trinh of The Banh Mi Shop