Your Friend in Food
Abena Anim-SomuahThe literary equivalent of your foodie friend
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 52 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 5 months ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
yourfriendinfood.substack.comLatest Issues
10(ish) pantry products that changed my life in 2025
The GOATs of Grocery. Saul and Stanley Zabar.
Thank you to Lindsay, Becca, Sabrina, and the 37 new subscribers who have joined! Welcome to our big, big table.
Thanks for reading Your Friend in Food! Subscribe for free to receive new post...
Ins and outs for 2026
Hemingway in Spain.
Happy liminal space week of 2025! I’ve always enjoyed this time of year when it seems like there’s no sense of responsibility, you’re not at the mercy of your alarm clock, and you can lounge in PJs until an unreasonabl...
ask a friend: holiday gifting edition
Christmas Eve. Cael Larsson.1905. Watercolor painting
Thank you to Mitalee, Lexi, and the 6 new subscribers who have joined! Welcome to our big, big table!
Get more from Abena Anim-Somuah in the Substack app
Available for iOS and Android...
good food book: Feast on Your Life by Tamar Adler
Tribal Behavior. Gail Siptak. 1996. Oil on Canvas.
Thank you to Laurie, Amy, and the 6 other subscribers who have joined! Welcome to our big, big table.
Thanks for reading Your Friend in Food! This post is public so feel free to share it...
ask a friend: thanksgiving edition
Thanksgiving. Doris Lee1935. Oil on canvas. Photo courtesy of The Art Institute of Chicago.
Thank you to Karina, Fred, Tamar, and the 191 new subscribers who have joined! Welcome to our big, big table.
Happy happy Wednesday! Or for those...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Your Friend in Food.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 78 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Probably on a plane, reading a food book, or thinking about my next meal. 2023 James Beard winner. 2025 IACP Toni Tipton Martin winner
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Your Friend in Food?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Your Friend in Food on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Your Friend in Food have?
To see how many people subscribe to Your Friend in Food, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Your Friend in Food?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Your Friend in Food as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Your Friend in Food?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Your Friend in Food using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Your Friend in Food?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Your Friend in Food. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Your Friend in Food?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.