One writer's Armenian family has a hard time saying goodbye — even to fruit. A beautiful ode to seasonal obsession. #stonefruit #foodwriting #foodculture

https://www.saveur.com/culture/sour-cherries-letting-go/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Sour Cherries and the Trouble With Letting Go

In this personal essay, one writer’s Armenian family has a hard time saying goodbye—even to summer’s ripe sour cherries.

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The Return to the First Kitchen

Tulisan ini merayakan hubungan antara ingatan, rasa, dan pengalaman masa kecil di dapur. Ia menggambarkan bagaimana setiap resep memiliki makna yang mendalam dan mengajak kita kembali merasakan cinta serta kehangatan dari makanan sederhana. Dapur masa kecil menjadi pintu bagi semua pengalaman kuliner yang kita kumpulkan seiring waktu.

https://legawa.com/2026/06/13/the-return-to-the-first-kitchen/

Malay Mail: No such thing as a free lunch: The problem with influencers as ‘food reviewers’ in Malaysia. “In the past, the two co-existed side by side: restaurants advertised to diners, and diners knew they could rely on trusted, independent reviews to make informed decisions. But the advent of social media and the rise of the influencer have blurred those lines. Yes, media invites and […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/31/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-the-problem-with-influencers-as-food-reviewers-in-malaysia-malay-mail/

This review of Deming’s Adobe Deli, published last year, won an award last weekend at the Society of Professional Journalists “Top of the Rockies” journalism awards. News organizations from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming all compete.

https://www.abqjournal.com/lifestyle/adobe-deli-combines-southwest-eccentricity-and-quality-steaks/392098

#newmexico #demingnm #restaurants #foodwriting #journalism

Adobe Deli dishes up ghosts, kitsch and quality steaks | Lifestyle | abqjournal.com

You didn’t come to the Adobe Deli for a quick bite to eat. You drove into a lonely swath of farmlands 13 miles east of Deming or an hour from Las Cruces. If it’s nighttime, you may have missed the turn from state Highway 549 onto Lewis Flats Road and turned around in the dark, wondering if you should advise next-of-kin of your location as you drove toward the Florida Mountains and oblivion.

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"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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