"A stinking quilt, a soiled chest and a quarter of a rotlo: that's all we knew and had in the name of a bank."

Chandu Maheria's memoir maps how caste organized appetite, dignity, and memory in working-class Ahmedabad. The power is in the scale: not arguments but objects. A quarter-piece of bread in a quilt. Five-paisa puris at the mill gate. A bag of bones and "our guilt tumbled out."

New blog post: https://whilewerebothrunning.com/posts/fifty-the-rotla-bank/

#DalitLiterature #FoodWriting #ChanduMaheria #Guernica #CasteAndFood

🍳 Winter cooking can be both simple and deeply satisfying when meals are planned with care.

In his latest column, farmer Casey O’Neill reflects on seasonal cooking, leftovers and nourishing meals.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/02/oneill-winter-cooking-is-delicious-and-easy-if-you-plan-ahead/?utm_campaign=columns&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#MendocinoCounty #Foodwriting #Farming #Laytonville

Pippa's Column & The Violent Editor: A Royal Connection Exposed

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A hymn for the humble condiment drawer—the true hero of midnight snacks and everyday meals. Raise a bottle, pass the sauce, and celebrate the secret soul of your fridge! #PantryPsalm #FoodWriting #CondimentLife #DreamspaceStudio

https://dreamspacestudio.net/pantry-psalm-in-praise-of-the-condiment-drawer/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Pantry Psalm: In Praise of the Condiment Drawer - Dreamspace Studio

The poem celebrates the hidden treasures of condiments in the fridge, honoring their roles in enhancing meals. It praises each item, from ketchup to sriracha, for their unique flavors and comforting qualities. The concluding sentiment emphasizes the magic and joy these sauces bring to culinary experiences, evoking a sense of…

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Over at All The Things I Eat, I reviewed A Taste of Upstate New York by Chuck D'Imperio, who looks into upstate's food stories.

#bookreview #books #food #foodwriting

https://allthethingsieat.com/history-and-food-stories-in-a-taste-of-upstate-new-york/

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In A Taste of Upstate New York, Chuck D'Imperio explores the foods of New York State, looking into the history and stories behind some famous dishes.

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A bonus article from me!

Toronto food writer Suresh Doss is known for finding those delicious spots often overlooked by mainstream food narrative.

I was thrilled to be asked to chat with him about his new show, Locals Welcome, on CBC Gem, & what makes a hidden gem.

#Canada #FoodWriting #Restaurants #EatLocal #BuyLocal #SMBs #CanadianFood #SureshDoss #CBC #CBCGem #Mastonom #Streaming #TV #CBCGem

📸 Yvonne Stanley

https://www.cbc.ca/television/writer-suresh-doss-celebrates-local-restaurants-that-bring-the-flavours-of-home-to-canada-1.7652299

Writer Suresh Doss celebrates local restaurants that bring the flavours of home to Canada | CBC Television

New CBC series Locals Welcome looks at hidden gems in Toronto, Montreal and Richmond, B.C. Watch it now on CBC Gem

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On Being Ready to Write and Publish a Book

Author Elspeth Hay shares her story of getting a great book idea and then learning the hard way how difficult it is to write and publish it.

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On Being Ready to Write and Publish a Book

Author Elspeth Hay shares her story of getting a great book idea and then learning the hard way how difficult it is to write and publish it.
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On Being Ready to Write and Publish a Book

Author Elspeth Hay shares her story of getting a great book idea and then learning the hard way how difficult it is to write and publish it.

Writer's Digest

20 years ago, a reader of my ex-ezine column emailed me about a Toronto Star food story. She said I would've done a better job of it and asked why I stopped writing. One reason why I started Confessions of a Cardamom Addict.

Total coincidence: I'm working on a story on that same topic, slotted three days before Cardamom Addict's 20th anniversary.

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"As I meet these people who have devoted their lives to ice cream in different ways, I can’t resist asking the same question: 'Do you still enjoy ice cream?' "

Join Olivia Potts for a delightful journey through the captivating 250-year history of the ice cream truck. A real treat.

https://longreads.com/2025/08/26/ice-cream-truck-history-hysteria/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#longreads #icecream #icecreamvan #icecreamtruck #hysteria #foodwriting #food #writing #nonfiction

99 Problems: The Ice Cream Truck’s Surprising History

From crime panics to TikTok, summer's favorite vehicle has driven a bumpy road.

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