Archive - The Amateur Gourmet Newsletter

It's Too Hot to Cook!

Featuring Meals at Via Carota, Runner and Stone, and Pastis.

17 hrs ago •

Whole Cherry Crostata

Plus: July 4th Grilling, Yogurt and Exercise, and Trader Joe's Snacks.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud

A life-changing medical diagnosis in the middle of a book launch.

Jun 30 •

Salads that Go Crunch

Plus: The Meta Pride Book Fair, Maida Heatter's Key Largo Cookies, and Vintage Cookbooks Procured on Tour.

Jun 26 •

Rhu-berry Crostata 🫐🫐🫐

Plus: Upping my BBQ Game, Hailee Catalano's Shallot Dip, and Lunch at Smør.

Jun 23 •

The Best Fries in New York City

Dinners at Superiority Burger, Café Brume, and The Noortwyck.

Jun 19 •

Three-Bean Chili with a Cornbread Roof

Plus: A "Food Person" Dinner in East Troy, Caesar Salad with Cheeseburger Croutons, and the Rest of the Tour.

Jun 16 •

The Best Things I've Eaten on The Food Person Book Tour

From L.A. to S.F. to Portland to Seattle.

Jun 9 •

May 2025

Scott Simon’s Open Book, May 31, 2025 ft. Adam Roberts on his debut novel FOOD PERSON

A recording from Adam Roberts and Scott Simon's live video

May 31 •

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The Food Person Train Chugs Along

Plus: Ricotta Pea Pasta, Brown Butter Banana Bread, and Brunch at Café Kestrel.

May 29 •

What a Week! Welcome to the World, Food Person

May 23 •

Spring Ricotta Frittata with Asparagus, Green Garlic, Ramps, and Garlic Chives

Plus: Cavatelli with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe, Grilled Chicken Thighs, and One Day 'Til Food Person!

May 19 •

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