Omnivore’s Food Edition Newsletter

Recipes, Chefs, and Other Food-Related Recommendations

We like to think of ourselves as machines for thought, feeding our brains with ideas and topics. As the name Omnivore suggests, we ingest a multitude of sources. So, it seems natural that many Omnivore users care a lot about food! In this special edition, we’ve selected a few recommendations about food and cooking. We’re here to help you stuff your reading list full of deliciousness! 

Bon appétit!

People

The Loopy Whisk

Katarina Cermelj, a.k.a. The Loopy Whisk, holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Oxford, and her book, "Baked to Perfection," features over 100 gluten-free recipes. Her website offers all types of recipes, suitable for various dietary requirements.

You can find out more about the book here, and visit the website here.

The Perfect Loaf

Maurizio is an author, software engineer, and baker. His blog and book are dedicated to baking the perfect loaf of bread. Find out more here.

Samin Nosrat

You might have seen Samin on Netflix while presenting her show, "Salt Fat Acid Heat," or perhaps you've listened to her podcast, "Home Cooking." Maybe you even have her book, "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking." Regardless, she's an amazing chef and teacher, always focusing on explaining how and why a recipe works down to a chemical level.

Tuuli Mathisen

Tuuli is an Estonian food blogger. Her recipes are always mouthwatering and easy to prepare. Find her on Instagram.

Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya became a household name after winning the Great British Bake Off. Since then, she has published over ten cooking books, including children's cooking books, hosted TV shows, and launched her own homeware and cookware accessories.

Amy Newsome

Amy is a cook, gardener, and beekeeper. Her book, "Honey," covers beekeeping information (like how honey is made) and features 80 recipes using honey.

Max Mariola

Max is a celebrity in Italy. His recipes are fresh, easy to reproduce, and quick to cook. You can follow him on Instagram or buy his book.

Groups

The Mouthful

The Mouthful is a newsletter for the curious home cook. There, you will find recipes for everything from tacos to pancakes, cooking techniques, wines, spirits, and more. You can subscribe here. The newsletter is part of the Cookwell website, which serves as a database for recipes.

BBC Food

When it comes to recipe ideas, BBC Food is the best choice. You can always find something to cook there or learn different techniques and measurements.

Stabilotherm

Stabilotherm is a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor cooking tools. They offer everything from picnic tools and metal grills to portable stoves and wooden mugs. And yes, they have a dedicated section for recipes that can be made while picnicking.

Books

Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan is an author, journalist, and director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism at UC Berkeley. In his books, he explores the socio-cultural impacts of food. You can start with "The Omnivore’s Dilemma."

A Feast of Ice and Fire

In "Game of Thrones," we had dragons, battles, and food. This book is the perfect way to taste the life from the books and TV series without having to host a Red Wedding.

Five of the Best Food Books of 2023

The Guardian's selection of food books will transport you to the Caribbean, explain why some dishes are national dishes, and reveal secrets of daily recipes.

Manuscript Cookbook Survey

The website is a database of English-language books held in U.S. public institutions, that “have to contain a substantial body of culinary recipes—as opposed to recipes for household products and home remedies.” It’s a fascinating resource for learning not only cooking, but the history of how people cooked, and how they documented it.

Closing the shop

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a curious home cook, we hope you've found inspiration in the diverse offerings presented here. Remember to savor each moment in the kitchen, to test new recipes, and to share them with your close ones.

If you have sources that fit in this newsletter edition, leave a comment down below, or join our Discord.

Editing and proofreading by Steen Comer.

Photo by Amy Shamblen on Unsplash