K-O. List of Food Writers and Publications

Here, you will find a K-O list of food writers and publications in alphabetical order.

Kate McDermott’s Newsletter by Kate McDermott

• Words, recipes, common sense, and kindness from folk philosopher and James Beard Nominee Kate McDermott.

Katie Mather’s The Gulp by Katie Mather

• Food and drink are given equal space in my newsletter, as I believe what we drink is equally as important as what we eat.

Kitchen Skip by Jenny Meier

• A newsletter that tries to answer the never-ending question, "What's for Dinner?"

Knidos Cookery Club by (Paul) Knidos Cookery Club

• Cuisine Style - Asian, Vegetarian, Vegan.
• With its meat-free dishes from around the Mediterranean and beyond, Knidos Cookery Club has been inspiring veggie nomads since 2016.

Kulinary Adventures of Kath by Kath

Cuisine - Baking and Desserts

• A weekly newsletter for food lovers everywhere who enjoy the sweeter side of life, with a paid subscription option featuring exclusive additional recipes, food writing and cookbook reviews twice a month.
• We'll chat about cake, cookbooks, recipes, baking tips, food photography and lots more.

Les Petits Pleasures by Rachel Khoo

Cuisine - International

• Your go-to for fabulously impressive yet approachable cooking, sprinkled with Rachel's delightful random finds that celebrate life's simple pleasures and small joys.
• Rachel Khoo has written six cookbooks, all translated internationally, and bosted numerous cooking shows across multiple networks - including the BBC, the Food Network and Netflix, many of which she has also produced.
• She is currently a judge on the Great Australian Bake Off.

Let It Simmer by Lindsey Otto

• How do our food experiences shape us? How do they inform our identity and the way it evolves over the course of our lives? Dive into a monthly newsletter of essays and interviews that examine the self through the lens of food.
• I write personal essays and interviews that revolve around all types of food.

Let's Get Lost by Rebecca Blackwell

Cuisine - American, Baking and Desserts, Farm to Table, Food Travel, Seasonal Cooking.

• Hello! I’m a recipe developer, writer, and food photographer but mostly I am a home cook and baker who writes for other home cooks and bakers.
• My husband and I are nomads who live full time in an RV, so I also write about life on the road and many of my recipes are inspired by the places we visit.
• I also publish recipes on two recipe websites: alittleandalot.com and ofbatteranddough.com

Letters From Tuscany by Giulia Scarpaleggia

Cuisine - Italian

• Stories and recipes from my kitchen in Tuscany.
• Seasonal, uncomplicated, nourishing vegetable-forward food by Tuscan food writer and cookbook author Giulia Scarpaleggia.

Life at Table by Mike Madaio

Cuisine - Food History, Italian

• Exploring culinary culture through the lens of food and wine history, including lesser-known recipes and grapes. Mostly Italian / Italian American.
• I recently published my 2nd book, “A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches”

Lina’s CookBook Chronicles by Lina's cookbooks chronicles

Cuisine - Eastern European, Food History, Food Travel, French, Reviews, Seasonal Cooking

• I write about cookbooks, old and new, exploring their stories, testing their recipes, and delving into themes related to culinary traditions and discoveries. Drawing from my long foodie experience and my big cookbook collection, I seek to highlight intriguing and original stories/topics. After many years in France and Bulgaria, I now call Brussels, Belgium, home, where my passion for European cuisine, history, and culture continues to grow.
• Written in both English and French, my Substack is a personal culinary journey—offering inspiration for your next discovery- through cookbooks and personal experiences.

Local Bread Baker by Olga Koutseridi

• Greek-Ukrainian food writer, baker, and cultural historian Olga Koutseridi shares her thoughts on all things food in weekly essays, recipes, how-to-videos, and endless recommendations.

Long Live the Recipe Box by Cynthia Nims

• In celebration of recipe boxes (or folders, journals, whatever form) and the treasures of connection, memories and family history they contain
• My goal with this new substack is to celebrate existing recipe boxes and other personal collections, while also encouraging folks to gather and record the cherished recipes they don't yet have in their collection.
• Along the way, lots of stories and anecdotes about the power and value of these recipe collections. And tips for how to gather both the recipes and the stories behind them.
• Cynthia is also the author of Seafood Savvy

Make it Gluten Free by Scott Steinke

Cuisine - International & Gluten Free

• Learn recipes that are gluten free and can easily be made in your home’s kitchen. My recipes are inspired by all the world’s cuisines.
• I have been cooking for family members with celiac for many years.

Make Pure They Heart by Paolo Peralta

Cuisine - Vegan

• Hello! I’m Paolo, Vegan dishes, too much yoga, guitarist, tattooist. I live my day to day just like you, let's get better at life together, one day at a time.
• I’ve written a mindfulness book called ‘its all in your head friend’, my blog is makepurethyheart.com my coaching is startearlytoday.com

Marissarothkopf - Bakes: The Secret Life of Cookies by Marissa Rothkopf

• Recipes and writings about cookies, cakes and every few weeks a super-easy savory recipe to make when you don't feel like cooking, plus bonus special recipes from The Secret Life of Cookies podcast.
• Also: Food history nerds! I regularly write about the 20th century kitchen, from the history of the brownie to 1950s kitchens.

Maura - The Hype Girl by Maura Postlethwait

Cuisine - American, Food Industry, Food Travel, Gluten Free, Reviews.

• Chef interviews (with gluten free recipes), behind the scenes and stories of the restaurant industry, and gluten free (Celiac-safe) travel tips and tricks.
• Celiac Disease for 12 years and counting/15 years and counting in the hospitality space.
• Follow me on Instagram maurathehypegirl

Meal and Grace by Jeanie Jo

Cuisine - American, Food History, Reviews

• Website - Meal and Grace

Welcome to Meal & Grace, a gathering place where the kitchen table becomes the stage for stories, history, and everyday grace. Written by Jeanie Jo, a home cook, writer, and graduate student in history, this space blends the flavors of life with the narratives that give them meaning. From cooking through every recipe in Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Table cookbooks to uncovering the cultural history behind favorite dishes, each post celebrates the way food connects us to memory, community, and identity.

Here, you’ll find more than recipes—you’ll find reflections on faith, family life on the Texas Gulf Coast, and the beauty of slowing down to savor what’s in front of you. Weekly newsletters like This Week at the Table offer kitchen tips, stories from the farmer’s market, and recipes to try at home, while ongoing projects like The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project document the joyful chaos of learning, cooking, and sharing.

Whether you’re here for the food nerd deep dives, the thoughtful essays, or the simple encouragement to light a candle and enjoy dinner with those you love, Meal & Grace is an open invitation. Pull up a chair—there’s always room at the table.

Mediterranean Life by Vida Mediterránea

Cuisine - Mediterranean

• Recetas y estilo de vida mediterráneo para tu día a día 🌿🍅🌞✨
• Recipes and Mediterranean lifestyle for your daily life 🌿🍅🌞✨

Memorie Di Angelina by Frank Fariello

Cuisine - Italian

• Simple, authentic Italian recipes with a special focus on the home cooking of Rome and Southern Italy.

Mexican Food Journal by Douglas | Mexican Food Journal

Cuisine - Mexican

• Authentic Mexican recipes, cooking techniques, food photos and interviews with Mexican cooks to teach and to inspire you.

Meze with Vidar Bergum by Vidar Bergum

Cuisine - Turkish & Middle Eastern

• At Meze, we explore the food and food cultures of Turkey, the Middle East and beyond. Meze is written by Vidar Bergum, a food writer and cookbook author based in Istanbul since 2015.
• Vidar has written three cookbooks (a fourth is forthcoming). All published in Norway and one in Germany. Their names (as translated from Norwegian) are
  • "Hummus & Pomegranata: Food from Turkey and the Middle East",
  • "Aubergine & tahini: Everyday meals from Turkey, the Middle East & beyond"
  • "Delicious! Exciting food with lots of flavour".

Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD by Nicki Sizemore

Cuisine -Gluten Free

• Recipes, interviews and inspiration to bring more presence, intention, joy and freedom into the kitchen. All gluten-free (but you'd never know it!).
• Nicki is a trained chef, recipe developer and cookbook author with a mission to help her readers create wholesome, vibrant meals and create a deeper connection to the foods they cook and eat.
• She also publishes the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD podcast, where she interviews acclaimed chefs, food writers, scientists, spiritual thinkers and more about the intersections of food, identity, culture and health (in addition to talking about recipes and cooking!).
• Nicki has published three cookbooks and has a new cookbook on the way! Her old cookbooks include: Build-a-Bowl, Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker, and The Food Processor Family Cookbook.

Monday to Sunday by Karishma

• From fast, flavorful dinners to technique-based weekend projects, find joy and excitement in the kitchen like never before.

Movie Pudding by Elissa Suh

• A newsletter on the overlap between food and film, including observations of food in film, restaurants, and more.

My Half Apulian Table by Giovanna S.

Cuisine - Baking and Desserts, Bread and Sourdough, Italian.

• My half Apulian table is a journey through food stories that hold memory, identity, and place. It includes personal essays, cultural insights, and recipes from a life between Puglia and California.
• Recipes - My recipes are inspired by my Apulian roots and my edible garden (in California). They feature Apulian flavors, sweet and savory bakes, homemade pasta, and dishes made with seasonal ingredients.
• Notes - My Kitchen Notes contain short stories about food, insights on my recipes and videos of the process. In my Garden Notes, I share what I grow, how I use those ingredients in the kitchen, and occasional insights or stories.
• Personal essays - I also write short stories that capture emotions and memories tied to food. They explore how ingredients, dishes, and flavors carry memory, express identity, and evoke a sense of place. Some stories are joyful, some bittersweet, and some simply hold and preserve ordinary moments.

My Cup of Tea by Elisabet Juan Roca

• This is a place where you'll find food writing and essays, easy recipes, photography tips, travel guides and reflections. Come join me!

My Global Pantry by Susanna Bowers

• Cuicine - Food Politics, Food Travel, Italian
• Recipes to make the most of simple ingredients, inspired by cuisines of the world. Writing about food + happiness in the newsletter.
• Quit corporate to study food in Italy @ University of Gastronomic Sciences.

My Recipe Newsletter by Elien Lewis

• I love all things cooking and baking! My Belgian roots means I’ve got an extra soft spot for great bread and pastries.

Natural Foods Geezer by James Curley

• I write about food processing, natural vs processed foods, food agriculture and trending discussions about these same things.
• Are our foods grown and harvested, or invented and marketed? Or both? An industry veteran writes on food’s journey from farm and field to factory to pantry.
• Shopping for food should be simple, and for many, it’s anything but. Ingredients, label claims and other information is often confusing and occasionally misleading. My 50 years of industry experience can help people navigate it all.

Nerdy Foodie by Nerdy Foodie

• Cuisine - Food History, Food Politics.
• Heyo! Nerdy Foodie discusses all things nutrition & public health in an accessible and (hopefully) fun way. Lots of doodles, no science degree required 🤓

Nest Wellness by Beth Bollinger

• Cuisine - Gluten Free
• Health nerd, Nutritionist + Recipe Developer, I create CGM tested real food recipes to support your metabolic health and blood sugar balance, delivered to your inbox weekly along with wellness tips, meal plans and more to set you up for good health.
• Gluten free, refined sugar free and low glycemic recipes for blood sugar balance and healthy aging.

New Denizen by Laura | New Denizen

Cuisine - Restaurants in and around Denver, Colorado and the American West

• I'm a New York expat living in Denver, Colorado. I offer personal, honest deep dives and recommendations for restaurants, food, and non-alcoholic beverages in and around the Denver metro and the American West.
• Original writing and photography. Established 2016.

New Worlder by Nicholas Gill

Cuisine - American and International

• The culinary & travel journal of James Beard nominated food writer and author Nicholas Gill.
• An exploration of cuisine and biodiversity in the Americas & beyond.

Next Level Gluten Free by Rachel Ciordas

Cuisine - Gluten Free

• Recipes that scientifically work, explained by a friend
• Rachel has been a chef and cooking instructor for 15 years and has taught thousands of students.  She has taught cooking classes in cooking schools, hospitals, offices, grocery stores, small boutiques, health food co+ops and even in homes.  Rachel is based in Kansas City, basically in the middle of the middle of the U.S. 
• She loves to travel and visit as many countries and exciting places as possible.  Her family's frequent trips to Europe, especially to visit her Romanian husband's family, inspire her to incorporate new ideas, techniques, and flavours into her recipes in her substack publication.

Noon by Saghar Setareh

• Cookbook author, food writer and photographer Saghar Setareh writes Noon, a publication on life (and food) in Italy, Iranian origins and being an immigrant woman. Might include recipes.

Nourishing Journeys by Melody Jasmine

• Healing through food, travel, and community

Old Line Plate by Kara Mae Harris Old Line Plate

Cuisine - American, Food History

• Exploring Maryland's culinary history and the hidden stories behind the recipes.
• Author of ‘Old Line Plate’: Stories & Recipes from Maryland

Olympian Kitchen by Nicola Fairbrother

Cuisine - Spanish and Mediterranean.

• Follow Olympian Nicola Fairbrother's journey as she stages in Spanish Michelin Restaurants.
• There are recipes, deep dives into Spanish ingredients and helpful personal insights on overcoming fears and doubts to achieve your goals and dreams.

OMG! Yummy by Beth Lee

• Cuisine - Asian, Jewish, Middle Eastern
• Website - OMG! Yummy
• Cookbooks by Beth Lee -
  • I wrote the Essential Jewish Baking Cookbook in 2021 which was featured in The NY Times +++ and am working on my second cookbook now on Preserved Citrus. My co-author will be Sarene Wallace and I co-write another substack with her called Sumac & Sunshine.
• My blog (since 2010) and Substack newsletter represent my multicultural Jewish kitchen - a welcoming virtual space where you’ll find Jewish recipes along with Korean Hawaiian recipes and my love for Middle Eastern cuisines and ingredients.
• My food represents my family’s background and my eclectic love for continually learning all about it, while encouraging my readers to do the same in their own kitchens.

on hand by Brianna Plaza

• On hand takes readers on explorations of the vast world of food and drink through interviews, recipes, and stories featuring boundary-pushing brands, iconic food makers, and original recipes.

On My Table by On My Table - Jenn Davis

Cuisine - American and French

• A tasty time of baking, cooking, and wine sipping. Food stories about market finds and my new life as an American in France.
• Cookbook Author of "The Southern Baking Cookbook".

Open till Four by Jamie Travale

Cuisine - Restaurants in the 716 area code and our own cooking at home (various cuisines).

• Sharing the good word about good food. Discovering recipes and restaurants. #716

Our Italian Table by Michele Becci and Joe Becci

Cuisine - Italian

• Recipes and stories from two Italian-American siblings celebrating our love for all things Italian. Join us at our table.

Out of Season Fruit by madi

Cuisine - American, British (New Yorker, just moved to London).

• We’re tender and earnest in here. Welcome! Since early 2023, out-of-season fruit has been my creative corner of the internet to get personal about the intersection of food and feelings. Subscribe for biweekly reflections on all I’m eating, how I’m living, and everything in between.