What I've been reading on Substack
There’s a whole lot of interesting voices on Substack, writers who make you think differently about food, or life, or both. I'll read them in little pockets of time - first thing with my coffee in bed, or late at night when I should be sleeping, or in one of those weekend binges, when I've got an hour to read through the backlog that's been piling up in my inbox.
IXTA.WORLD, by Ixta Belfrage
No surprise that I keep up with Ixta's newsletter (we worked together for years), but her perspective constantly inspires me. Her flavours are bold, unexpected, and somehow always make perfect sense once you try them.
What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking, by Caroline Chambers
I’m guessing many of you may already know about Caroline's newsletter. It’s exactly what it says on the tin – practical recipes for those evenings when cooking feels like too much effort.
David Lebovitz Newsletter
I've followed David for years, and his newsletter feels like getting letters from that friend who moved to Paris and is living the life you sometimes dream about. His posts are filled with so much goodness - recipes, stories from Paris, interviews. I love them all.
1, by Jonathan Yagel
Not a food newsletter at all - Jonathan distils ideas down to their essence, one insight per week. It's like a palate cleanser between the richer courses of my reading diet.
Vittles, by lots of talented people!
Vittles is always amongst the first things I read when it lands in my inbox. Jonathan Nunn has created something that consistently challenges how we think about food and the systems around it. There's an intelligence and a political edge to their writing that never feels preachy or dogmatic.
Noorish by Noor, by Noor Murad
Her perspective on Middle Eastern cooking is both contemporary and deeply rooted in tradition. She's a talent - we spent years working together in the test kitchen - and now I find myself learning from her recent insights.
After School, by Casey Lewis
Casey writes about teen culture and trends with the perfect blend of anthropological distance and genuine affection. Now my kids are reaching their teens, it feels like a necessary education.
How I Cook, by Ben Lippett
Ben's approach to food feels honest and unfussy. No pretence, just good cooking and clear writing. I love it.
Lowe Notes, by Peter Lowe
My friend Peter, a journalist who worked for more than three decades for the BBC and then Sky, writes thoughtful observations on politics and culture. His perspective is always fresh, even when the news is anything but.
If you're into Science, check out Flavors of Science—my Substack on how we taste, smell, and remember food, backed by neuroscience and data. 🍷🧠 https://annelisesaive.substack.com/
Loved this format… sharing all kinds of things you read! Even when my inbox is inundated with things to read already, this excited me with wanting to read more, new stuff :)