Substacks recommended by Michael Ruhlman

Recommended by Michael Ruhlman

@ Home in the World

By Joyce Maynard

Stories, observations, and obsessions from me, New York Times-bestselling author and pie baker, Joyce Maynard

The author (and friend) brings her voluminous writing from FB to substack. Welcome, Joyce!

- Michael Ruhlman

Norman Van Aken

Chef Norman Van Aken is a James Beard ‘Who’s Who’ honoree. His restaurant has been nominated as a finalist for “Best Restaurant in America.” He is the author of six cookbooks and one memoir, "No Experience Necessary".

Norman is one of the founders of the new American Cuisine, a great chef and human being writing really thoughtful newsletters from a chef's perspective.

- Michael Ruhlman

Lovingly Made

By Sarah Cook

From a former personal chef turned mostly stay-at-home mom: a newsletter meant to help and inspire those who want an uncomplicated approach to learning how to be a better cook for themselves and their family.

She's a smart cook. We came together, at a Substack distance, over roast chicken.

- Michael Ruhlman

Oldster Magazine

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life. Edited by Sari Botton.

A variety of writers on the experience of getting older, run and curated by writer Sari Botton. Always interesting!

- Michael Ruhlman

Sunny Side Recipes

By Christina Fiore

Foolproof recipes, bite-sized philosophy, plus reflections on savoring life’s mess and magic. Always delicious. Occasionally deep.

Good simple practical recipes and good voice. She got me with English muffins.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Relisher

By Gabrielle

Where the world’s best chefs really eat in their hometowns

In The Relisher Newsletter, you'll get to know the world's top chefs as they unveil their favorite gems in their home cities. And it’s free.

- Michael Ruhlman

Ann’s Substack

By Ann Hood

Every two weeks, novelist Ann Hood sends Three Things into your inbox: What's She's Writing, What She's Knitting, and What's On Her Mind.

Ann Hood, my wife, writes a free bi-weekly newsletter addressing three things: What she's writing, what she's knitting (big knitter!), and what's on her mind that week, whether travel, books, or food.

- Michael Ruhlman

The David Blahg

By David Leite

Essays, humor, food writing, recipes, and musings from an inveterate cook, baker, and eater. An irrepressible Cat Lady.

Shaved Meats, Piled High

By Laura Lippman

Blatant self-promotion for my novels because I never want to have a real job again. But, hey, it's only monthly and it's free.

A light, fun newsletter by my friend and ace crime fiction writer, Laura Lippman.

- Michael Ruhlman

LAST CALL

By Brad Thomas Parsons

Spirited dispatches from James Beard Award-winning author Brad Thomas Parsons on bars and bar culture, drinks and spirits, restaurants and regional foodways, and popular culture.

Parsons is one of my favorite writes on cocktails, good writing, informative and I always come away with something new.

- Michael Ruhlman

Joyce Carol Oates: A Writer's Journal

On writing, living with cats, being a widow, movies, running, my current workshops & what we are reading, books, art, comedy, nature, gardening, friendship, more.

Because she’s Joyce fucking Carol Oates, and she writes about writing, and more!

- Michael Ruhlman

The Lucyverse

By Lucy Sweet

I review everything that comes out of the sewage pipe of capitalism!

Lucy reviews odd products in the UK, and she never fails to make us laugh. She's hilarious writer.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Mix with Robert Simonson

Lively, varied, IACP Award-winning reports on Cocktails, Food, Travel and Culture, with a personal touch, from Robert Simonson, longtime cocktail writer for The New York Times and James Beard-nominated drinks writer.

Simonson is an authority on cocktails but his newsletter also takes the reader to odd and interesting locales.

- Michael Ruhlman

La Briffe

By Ruth Reichl

A newsletter about cooking, eating and making life more delicious.

Ruth Reichl is one of the smartest people in the food world. Follow her for news from the chef world, both old and new.

- Michael Ruhlman

Lick my Plate

By Lesley Chesterman's Newsletter

Recipes, restaurant reviews, and all sorts of delicious food & wine recommendations.

Lesley is an excellent Canadian-based food writer and journalist. Have been reading her solid commentary for years.

- Michael Ruhlman

Dianne Jacob's Newsletter

A newsletter for food writers. Come on in!

Dianne writes an excellent newsletter about the business of writing about food. If you write about food, or want to, it's a must.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Camont Journals with Kate Hill

By Kate Hill in France

The Camont Journals, published weekly, are based on a lifetime of French inspiration from the kitchen, garden, farms, and markets of Gascony and written at the Relais de Camont, my home and creative writer’s residency in Southwest France.

Kate Hill writes beautifully about the food and terroir of one of my favorite parts of the globe: Gascony.

- Michael Ruhlman

Dinner: A Love Story

By Jenny Rosenstrach

A newsletter devoted to reading, eating, and family dinner, however you define "family" and however you define "dinner." Written by the bestselling author of the Dinner: A Love Story book series including, most recently "The Weekday Vegetarians."

I just love Jenny's voice--always so warm and welcoming and enthusiastic--and I'm always eager to see what she's cooking.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Future Market

By Mike Lee

The big ideas and innovations shaping the future of food, right to your inbox.

Mike Lee writes about the intersection of food, technology, and marketing. I always find his ideas compelling, valuable, and thought provoking.

- Michael Ruhlman

Simply Divina- My Tiny Tuscan Kitchen

By Judy Witts Francini

An American Cook in Tuscany. Becoming more Italian, one recipe at a time. Pull up a chair and join me at my Kitchen Table, the heart of the home.

She moved to Florence in 1984, thinking was coming for a month to study Italian, and then she fell in love...with the city and then a year later with a Florentine. Follow her Florence journal and culinary pursuits.

- Michael Ruhlman

David Lebovitz Newsletter

A tasty mix of recipes, Paris food tips, personal stories, and more... Sign up and get my newsletter delivered right to your Inbox!

David is one of the smartest and most elegant (and funny) voices in the food world. Read his Paris-based newsletter for, food, cooking and travel information and well just the pleasure of his company.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin

By Emily Nunn

Step into our salad laboratory. We got your leafy greens, your grains, your veg, and protein. Plus: salady guests, salady books & recipes, recipes, recipes 🥗

Salads are the featured dishes here, but I come for the elegant, natural, and funny writing.

- Michael Ruhlman

The Hunger

By Michael Nagrant

Mike Nagrant, the last and former Chicago Sun-Times food critic and contributor to the James Beard-Winning Alinea cookbook writes about culture, life, food, cooking, restaurants, and food media.

I've been reading and admiring the work of Chicago food writer and reporter for years and now love his substack!

- Michael Ruhlman

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy

Essays, criticism, and commentary on food, culture, and media sent out on Monday morning. Subscribers receive every post in full, are invited to join the weekly Salon and Desk Book Club, and much more.

An excellent, generous writer on food and culture.

- Michael Ruhlman

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