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My Take on Food Media in 2026
At Now Serving for a Food Person event in L.A., talking to Lisa Donovan, Ben Mims, Sundafu Kawah, with Bill Addison lurking behind me.
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Yesterday I pitched the New York Times Food section for the umpteenth time and I have no...
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Ten rules to make you a pie person before Thanksgiving.
Hi. My name is Adam and I’m a pie person.
The Best Birthday Cake I’ve Ever Made
Samin Nosrat’s yellow cake, chocolate frosting, and a zillion rainbow sprinkles.
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A Fall Dinner Party
Cashew Hummus, Braised Sausages with Polenta, and Chocolate Sorbet.
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