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On Lamb

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Apr 6, 2026

On Lamb

An excerpt from my new book, out next week.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Fake Jobs, Real Recipes

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Apr 3, 2026

Fake Jobs, Real Recipes

The recommended reading, watching, listening, and etc. for the month.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On Eating, On Tour

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Mar 30, 2026

On Eating, On Tour

Here’s where you can find me next month!

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
You Say Tomato... 🍅

TOMATO TOMATO

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Mar 27, 2026

You Say Tomato... 🍅

Issue 1 of Tomato Tomato Magazine is here.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

On Wellness

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Mar 23, 2026

On Wellness

Is it for the dogs?

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
We’re Reading ‘Tell Me How You Eat’

Book Club

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Mar 20, 2026

We’re Reading ‘Tell Me How You Eat’

Amber Husain’s memoir on the political dimensions of food and power.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

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A twice-weekly newsletter of essays, recommendations, & cooking inspiration. Members join a global community of people interested in food culture, politics, and media—through a curious, critical, & fun lens.

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On Food Media

Does it have an anti-intellectual agenda?

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On Having a Vision

How can we learn from what we like?

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What Do You Want From Food Writing?

Excerpts from a lecture, as well as a sincere question.

Jun 16, 2025
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