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Essays

Being a writer first and foremost, I wanted LC to have plenty of great food writing. I’m especially fond of essays, and you’ll find plenty of award-winning essays and stories by some of the finest culinary writers. (If you’d like to read my writing, you can hop over to The David Blahg.)

Here delve into the nostalgic world of “Favorite TV Dinners,” learn the secrets to making restaurant-quality fried chicken at home, and enjoy a poignant Valentine’s Day essay by Judith Jones, the famed editor of Julia Child. Discover the charms of love, Portuguese-style, and reminisce with “Coke and Peanuts,” a tale of a classic Southern snack. Our essays are sure to captivate your imagination and stir your appetite.

My Fat Dad
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Lobster Rolls: Mayonnaise or Butter?

An illustration of a Chinese God in a temple for those in search of kitchen blessings.

In Search of Kitchen Blessings

Fat Cubes

Why Animal Fat is Good for You

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Saints, Cakes, and Redemption

Vintage-style artwork featuring a fork, knife, and spoon against a red background with "DINING" and "RECIPES" text.

Dining Through the Decades: 100 Years of American Food

A grandmother sitting on a couch with her grandson standing ber her side on the couch.

Capturing My Portuguese Family’s Recipes

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