In a time of war, Zayde Mendel and Bubbe Hinda set out to help the hungry people around them. While Bubbe goes to collect bread, Zayde starts a big pot of porridge, despite the fact that he has never cooked. After several near-disasters, the porridge is delicious! A gentle story of piety and Torah study is portrayed in this humorous and easy-to-read book, based on true events.