Substacks recommended by Jolene Handy

Recommended by Jolene Handy

A newsletter companion to Everything Cookbooks, a podcast for writers, readers, and cooks.

Welcome to Baked In, your Sunday morning email that’s part kitchen dispatch, part friendly overshare. Expect recipe experiments (some genius, some… learning experiences), seasonal favorites from the archives, and links worth ignoring your to-do list for.

Soulspun Kitchen

By Erin E. Moulton

Recipes from the dead. Professional genealogist and certified kitchen troll tracking down culinary ghosties.

Not So Secret Agent

By Sally Ekus

An inside look at cookbook publishing from Sally Ekus, a senior literary agent (and mom, improvisor, and taco enthusiast!). Join a growing community of readers who value transparency and practical insights.

The Dolce Vita Diaries

By Skye McAlpine

Delicious things to eat, wear, cook and do. A lifestyle scrapbook (of sorts) by Skye McAlpine.

Le Bureau of French Recipes

By Laura Washburn Hutton

A food writer in SW France. Investigating French home cooking, with recipes.

Quaintrelle

By Erin Henderson

A sommelier's ideas and tips for easy, stylish entertaining every Wednesday and Saturday.

Like going to the most stylish cocktail party. ✨

- Jolene Handy

Cherchez La Femme

By Melanie Anagnos

Thoughts and writing on pop culture, media and trailblazing women (mostly) in the 1970s, by crime novelist Melanie Anagnos

Claire Ptak’s Substack

Recipes and thoughts from the owner of Violet Cakes London.

DANYEL'S SHINE BRIGHT HQ

By SHINE BRI🔆HT HQ

music. culture. author Danyel Smith writes, recalls, recommends, and overshares.

SHINE BRIGHT HQ sparkles. From music to culture to history and the world, the words of Danyel Smith make me think and there is beauty, humor and truth in them. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is a gift.

- Jolene Handy

Attention Economy

By Leigh Stein

honest advice about making a career as an author today

Leigh Stein: brilliant writer, satirist, (“Self Care” and more) amazing coach and the woman who knows more about how social media works than anyone I know. Did I mention she’s funny?

- Jolene Handy

Wearable Art

By Raquel Laneri

The stories behind what we wear.

Brained by Orli Auslander

LIfe with a brain that won't shut up.

Tea Notes

By erin boyle

Dispatches on consumerism, creativity, and sustainability. Also other things. Very rarely about tea.

The Shift With Sam Baker

By sam baker

Women don't vanish after 40. Who knew?! Amplifying and celebrating the voices of women in midlife and beyond by the former editor of Red, Cosmopolitan (and Just 17!)

Beautifully written insights into living in this world. Plus, fantastic weekly recommendations with links for further reading.

- Jolene Handy

Katelan’s Substack

By Katelan Foisy

My personal Substack

Laura’s Substack

By 'The LB' by Laura Brown

My personal Substack

Spatchcock

By Michael Procopio

Food stories. Mostly. Sometimes with dead celebrity cameos.

Hearthstone Fables

By Kristin Haakenson

Support for seasonal, local, liturgical living | Agrarian heritage of the Church year |

Breakfast Club

By Maddie Burton

A newsletter about pastries with a side of personal growth, from an ex-financial planner turned baker.

Maddie’s poignant writing and authenticity make ‘Your Five-Year Plan’ essential reading. Wise and funny, Maddie has heart.

- Jolene Handy

SLAKE

By Nathan Slake

Fiction, mostly.

Dinner and a Movie

By Silver Screen Suppers

Treat yourself to a star-spangled experience

The Recovering Line Cook

By Wil Reidie

Recipes, techniques and stories from a British restaurant cook living in Finland.

Head to toe in cacao

blending memoir with menu: a foodletter about cooking, family and life on a Maine island

Pass the Fish Sauce

By Andrea Nguyen

Weekly dispatches on Asian food and cooking from Andrea Nguyen, a James Beard-award winning author. PTFS is tasty, useful, and about culinary bridge building. Let's connect in the kitchen and at the table.

Apples & Elderflower

By Julia Matusik

Food, recipes and stories from Tasmania's Far South

Seven Senses

By Sabrina Y. Smith

Seven creative explorations for your senses.

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

Jamie Cat Callan

Living a creative life.

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress

Personal stories and incisive commentary on travel, culture, and expat life--because understanding breeds compassion.

Beautifully written accounts of life in Cairo.

- Jolene Handy

Current Situation

By kathleen fitzmaurice

Tales of an everyday cancer fighter, not ready to give in or give up just yet

Kathleen cuts through the crap and says what she wants to say. Brilliant writer warrior woman with a wicked sense of humor. Subscribe!

- Jolene Handy

JENOVIA'S WEB

By Jenovia

The agony and ecstasy of life, love, and being human.

The Heritage Cookbook Project Weekly

By Leigh Olson

Bite-sized stories illustrating how recipes define, connect & inspire.

Come como Kiki

Culinary adventures and musings on food and culture, dispatched from Madrid

Joy of Cooking Newsletter

By Meg

Musings and recipes from the people's cookbook

Longer Tables with José Andrés

Every meal has the power to change the world.

Beyond Bloomsbury

By Victoria K. Walker

An ongoing anthology of historical artist and writer biographies and curated gallery and library collections.

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. On books, work, wellbeing & creativity. 5th literature Substack globally. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" —The Times

Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe

The internet’s most intimate, illuminating interviews with today’s greatest writers—get an in-depth look into the craft of writing and what it means to be a heart-centered human in a hard world.

Historical Supper Club

By Sarah Wassberg Johnson

Food history in context: current events, politics, agriculture, eating

Sarah’s beautiful writing brings history alive.

- Jolene Handy

Happy on Purpose

By Amelia Wilson

Clever ideas and wise advice for a joyful life!

I love Amelia’s no-nonsense approach to finding happiness in everyday life. There are tips and advice designed to bring more joy and fun into your day. Filled with links and interviews that both help and inspire, Amelia’s writing delivers a weekly dose of cheer that I thoroughly enjoy.

- Jolene Handy

National Muffin Day

By Julia Levy

A Philanthropic Food Holiday to raise awareness for people experiencing homelessness and hunger.

Unseen St. Louis

By Jackie Dana

St. Louis history that doesn't get memorialized — but shouldn't be forgotten

Buona Domenica

By Domenica Marchetti

A lifetime of Italian cooking. Recipes and inspiration delivered every Sunday.

Beautiful writing and recipes. I look forward to reading Buona Domenica every Sunday morning.

- Jolene Handy

American Weekender

The travel newsletter for food people. Expert recommendations and city guides to the best places to eat and drink in America. Publishing every Friday.

Colu Cooks

By Colu Henry

An award-winning cookbook author's recipes for simple, sophisticated food, plus some excellent recommendations to make life more fun.

scone archives

By jess

this, that, culinary memoirs & life...currently in se asia (formerly of alaska + wyoming)

Sow, Grow, Harvest, Rest

By Everything Looks Rosie

This is a newsletter for old souls who want to slow down, simplify and connect with the seasons.

As We Eat

By Leigh Olson

a delicious storytelling project exploring how food connects, defines & inspires

Time Travel Kitchen

Recommended by Jolene Handy