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The hottest Substack posts of The Amateur Gourmet Newsletter

And their main takeaways

What Your Salad Says About You

589 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Salads Cooking Recipes
  1. The way you make your salad can say a lot about you - whether delicate or heavy on the dressing and cheese.
  2. Consider the ingredients and preparation method when interpreting what a salad says about someone.
  3. Salad-making styles can vary from delicate and thoughtful to bold and flavorful.

Birthday Lasagna and Key Lime Pie

255 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Blogging Restaurant
  1. The author migrated their blog from Wordpress to Squarespace for simplicity and control.
  2. They made a six-hour lasagna for Craig's birthday which started with making meatballs.
  3. The dinner at The Gramercy Tavern included a legendary Key Lime Pie dessert and an experience with wine pairing that left them feeling unwell the next day.
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Still My Go-To Dinner Party Menu

176 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Dining Events
  1. The author's go-to dinner party menu features spicy-spatchcocked chicken with toasted couscous and salsa verde.
  2. Utilizing a mortar and pestle to make salsa verde intensifies the flavors compared to using a food processor.
  3. Each time the author makes the dish, there are small variations that make the experience unique.

Burgers and Ballet

491 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Baking Food culture
  1. The post discusses a cozy day indoors listening to music and enjoying comfort food.
  2. The author shares a night out in New York City, going to see a ballet at Lincoln Center.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to The Amateur Gourmet Newsletter for more content.

The Creamiest Wild Mushroom Pasta

373 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Podcasts
  1. The author shares a recipe for creamy mushroom pasta with homemade egg noodles.
  2. The author talks about interviewing Abi Balingit, the author of a Filipino American dessert book, and her experiences during the pandemic.
  3. The article includes a discussion on various American sweet foods and the author's experiences with Filipino food and charity work.

The Fanciest Dinner I Can Cook

334 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Author prepared a fancy dinner for distinguished guests in New York
  2. Menu included Coq Au Vin with Homemade Egg Noodles, a Roquefort Cheese Ball, and Radishes with Butter
  3. Author enjoys connecting with internet people whose work they have been reading

A Pretty Bad Tuna Melt

334 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes
  1. The author writes about a bad dining experience at a new restaurant.
  2. The focus of the newsletter is typically positive but exceptions can be made.
  3. There is an invitation to subscribe for further content with a 7-day free trial.

A Solo Dinner at WildAir

255 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Dining Recipes Restaurants
  1. New York is a great place to dine alone, with restaurants like WildAir being perfect for solo dining experiences.
  2. Consider treating yourself to a solo dinner and a movie night for a nice self-care treat.
  3. WildAir in New York City is highly recommended for solo dining because of its layout and ambiance.

Diana's Peak Summer Corn Salad

275 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking Lifestyle
  1. The author enjoyed a weekend with friends in Irvington, filled with fun activities like water balloons and ice cream
  2. The writer found it impressive how their friends managed to host them and take care of three kids at the same time
  3. The post features a recipe for a delicious corn salad shared by the host, Diana

The California Veggie Sandwich

275 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Vegetarian Recipes
  1. The California Veggie Sandwich is a popular sandwich in California with soft avocado, crunchy sprouts, and maybe some onion.
  2. The post includes a link to a recipe for The California Veggie Sandwich on the author's website.
  3. The author mentions a podcast guest, Starlee Kine, who loves The California Veggie Sandwich.