The hottest Culinary culture Substack posts right now

The author shares memories and experiences from working in various restaurants.
The author reflects on the lack of glamor in restaurant work despite popular media portrayal.
The post provides a glimpse into the author's personal history and the challenges faced in the restaurant industry.

The post talks about a warm coffee recipe called Marocchino for a winter afternoon
The author usually shares recipes for cold coffee drinks but now shares one for a warm coffee drink
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The story of Tawa Roti and Roti Joupa highlights the journey of the
The importance of authenticity and tradition in maintaining the legacy of a business like Roti Joupa
The significance of family and community in the success and continuation of food establishments like Roti Joupa and Tawa Roti

Caponata is a diverse dish with fried vegetables, pine nuts, raisins, olives, vinegar, and tomatoes, showcasing the variety and uniqueness of this Sicilian classic.
Caponata can be made year-round by using preserved ingredients like olive oil, vinegar, sugar, pine nuts, olives, and raisins, allowing for seasonal variations in vegetables to be incorporated.
Consider trying a new version of caponata with pumpkin or squash, offering a denser and sweeter flavor profile that contrasts well with the other traditional ingredients, making it a standout dish on its own.

Governments use food to influence and market their countries, known as gastrodiplomacy.
Gastrodiplomacy involves promoting national cuisine to foreign audiences to showcase national identity.
Gastrodiplomacy can be a subtle form of resistance against nationalist powers, emphasizing cultural identity through cuisine.

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French cuisine is influential and has shaped many aspects of Western cooking
American and French cuisines share a lot of cultural similarities due to their Western roots
Population size plays a role in the development and diversity of culinary cultures

Changing perceptions is more impactful than changing reality
The story about fish branding and pollack becoming popular in Britain is fascinating
Personal anecdotes can provide powerful insights and connections for readers