What do Recipe developers, food photographers, cookbook literary agents, food travel writers and restaurant reviewers have in common? A passion for writing about food.
Many things connect people, but nothing more than food. We write about it in different voices, some with romantic prose about taste, texture, and aroma. Others centre their writing around food location, variety and origins. Others stay closer to home and write about locally grown produce, and publish recipes they have developed.
Who Writes What
In this new section of FoodStak - ‘Who Writes What’, I will be having conversations with food writers of all kinds. We will discuss what drives them forward, and the impact and influence they have on others. Where did their passion for writing come from? Who and what were their earliest influences?
Food Writers on Substack
Below are just a few amazing writers on Substack. Each one has their own writing style and connection with food.
Rebecca Blackwell (Let’s Get Lost) - ‘a recipe developer, food photographer, passionate people watcher, and chaser of new experiences.’ I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure.
Andy Lynes ( Smashed ) - ‘a freelance writer and author specialising in food, drink and travel. I've been writing about restaurants and chefs for the national press for over two decades.
Mark Diacono ( Abundance ) - ‘a writer, cook, gardener, walker and photographer.’ I write about life, mostly through food and everything connected with it. I’ve written over a dozen books, winning 14 writing and 4 photography awards, including Food Book of the Year twice, and Garden Book of the Year twice.
Sally Ekus ( Not So Secret Agent )- A senior literary agent ‘I share my opinions on the publishing industry, with a specific focus on the nuances of cookbook publishing.’
With a wealth of food writers on Substack, it’s not hard to find a favourite writer. But what goes on beneath the surface of recipe testing, restaurant reviews, publishing cookbooks and articles?
I intend to find out and share these conversations with you.
Hit reply or leave a comment with the name of a food writer who has influenced the way you cook or write about food. Did their passion for food writing encourage you to create your own publication and even publish a cookbook?
Until the next time.
Lynn H.
Thank you Lynn, it’s much appreciated, and what company to be in
Honestly, Lynn, the person who is top-of-mind for me is Will Cooper in West Berkshire, I believe. He's a private chef with a significant professional cooking history in London kitchens. He has agreed to participate in my Geography of Taste series; I hope to have his replies at the end of the first week in September.