CategoriesBooks and Writers
Craig Claiborne: Food Writers You Should Know
Long before celebrity chefs, food television, and social media influencers, Craig Claiborne was helping Americans think differently about food. …
Author: Olivia Flores Alvarez
Olivia Flores Alvarez is an arts and culture writer based in Houston, Texas. She's a content writer for The Food Writing School, covering writing and social media. She's a workshop leader for Citizen-to-Journalist training, and contributes regularly to Houstonia Magazine and OutSmart Magazine.
CategoriesFood Knowledge
A Mexican Food Glossary
Mexican food is one of the world’s great culinary traditions. No glossary can fully explain Mexican food. Think of this glossary as a starting point. …
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CategoriesFood Writing
How to Name Your Food Blog
Few decisions cause more stress for beginning bloggers than choosing a name. Your blog name matters, but probably not as much as you think. …
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CategoriesFood Writing
Words That Describe Taste
Food writers often assume they require a larger vocabulary. In reality, readers don’t need more adjectives. They need clearer observations. …
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CategoriesFood Writing
Ethics for Food Writers
Your primary obligation is always to the reader. That principle sits at the center of food writing ethics. Good food writers take that responsibility seriously. …
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CategoriesFood Writing
How to Write About Food Holidays
For food writers, food holidays can provide a steady source of ideas. That’s both an opportunity and a danger. …
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CategoriesFood Writing
Grow Your Food Blog: Month Four
Progress doesn’t happen on a schedule but your efforts can. Do the next right thing for your blog in month four and grow. …
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CategoriesFood Writing
How to Eat Like a Food Writer
Food writers eat to do more than just satisfy hunger. They eat to learn, to satisfy curiosity, and be informed. …
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CategoriesFood Writing
A Beer Glossary
This article gives writers the language of beer, terms that sharpen descriptions and transform vague tasting notes into vivid stories. …
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CategoriesBooks and Writers
Mark Bitterman: The Story Behind the Salt
Entrepreneur and food writer Mark Bitterman was twenty years old when a discovery at a country café changed his life. He was riding his motorcycle through France in 1986 when
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CategoriesFood Writing
How to Have Endless Ideas for a Blog
Discover how to generate endless ideas for your blog with proven strategies, creative techniques, and simple systems that keep your content fresh and engaging. …
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CategoriesBooks and Writers
Classic American Cookbooks
Classic American cookbooks shaped how we cook and write about food. These timeless volumes remain essential guides for every kitchen and every curious cook. …
