It’s hard to believe I’m saying this, but today will be the last time I officially write this food column for Cup of Jo. I say “officially” because I still plan to contribute from time to time, but I’m just stepping back to focus on future personal projects, so I don’t plan on participating. every Wednesday, I’ve been doing that for almost 7 years in a row. 7th year! I am truly blessed to have been a consistent part of this amazing community for so long. Thank you so much to everyone who read, taught me so much, and reminded me that everyone on this planet seems to have a strong will. Opinions about Trader Joe’s. To commemorate this, I would like to compile some of my most memorable moments…
1. Generally most satisfying: Providing a platform for other food writers.
The best part of this job was finding and introducing food writers and cookbook authors. The Cup of Jo community is strong and engaging, and food writers are always excited to engage with it through recipes. Some memorable cameos include Yasmin Farr’s Sausage Meatballs with Halloumi and Tomatoes (above), Bea Wilson’s Magic One-Punch Pasta, Sohra El Waily’s Chickpea and Chard Stew, Hetty McKinnon’s Cabbage Carbonara, Leah Koenig’s Chicken Soup, Odette Williams’ Pasta with Dan Pelosi’s Vodka Sauce Bad Day Pastina I am amazed at the amount of talent out there.
2. Personally most accessed recipes
I’m not just writing this column. use that. As always. However, there are some recipes that I return to more often than others. Brooks Reitz’s Lazy Remy’s Delicious Restaurant, Priya Krishna’s popular matar paneer, and Andrea Nguyen’s tofu banh mi. If I hadn’t already remembered the smashed pea toast with ricotta (above), roasted chicken, and fried fish sandwich, these would also be on this list. And every time the dinner party host asks, “Can you bring me dessert?” Visit the comments section of this post for inspiration.
3. Most recently accessed recipe: Sala Forte Blackened Salmon with Tropical Pico
Have you made this yet? That is, it is perfection recipe. I just wrote about this in May, but it’s graced my dinner table at least six times since then, including this past weekend. Tip: I often buy pre-made mango salsa to make pico quickly.
4. Most accessed recipes by numbers
But forget what my My favorites are three posts that were extremely popular, strictly by the numbers. Taste Test: What’s the Best Vanilla Ice Cream (I was surprised by this one), Ali Stafford’s Same-Day Farmer Bread (I remember it blowing up the internet), My go-to tofu Five recipes to remember, including preparation and all-purpose salad dressings.
5. Most controversial moment: How to be a good guest
I never thought that I would get into such trouble over the topic of being fashionably late. Lesson: Most people do. do not have Even if the dinner guest texted ahead of time to let the host know, they still want to arrive 15 minutes late.
6. Second most controversial moment: The number one thing to tell new parents about family dinners.
I still support this idea. If you have kids under 3, don’t worry.
7. The Most Fun to Write: The Basics
In the pursuit of newness and novelty, people often lose sight of the fact that they don’t necessarily need to know how to bone a trout. Most cooks just want to make a delicious dinner every night and have a good time. Time to do it. If you write the basics, genuine Recipes have always been in my wheelhouse, so it’s no surprise that they are the posts I enjoy writing the most. I think you only need five dressings for your salad. 9 easy family meals that we loved to death (and so much fun). A way to upgrade your regular green salad; an ode to frozen vegetables and an ode to the humble cabbage ear. In the sweets department, in addition to Old School Chocolate Mousse (above), there’s Crisp for All Seasons and Dorie Greenspan’s Everything Cake, both of which can be categorized as “one recipe fits all.” I think I have to make that mousse this weekend too.
8. Most talked about potato salad trick
I’ve always believed that if I can provide even the smallest of ways to make my readers’ lives better and happier, I’ve done my job. No one is more clear about this than when I tell people, “When making potato salad, add the potatoes to the dressing while they’re still warm, i.e. for optimal absorption.” or small) There were no examples. This is the most popular post I’ve written about Cup of Jo.
9. Most shocking comment: “Eat less meat” instead of “Don’t eat meat.”
More specifically, for my book weekday vegetariana Cup of Jo reader wrote: more person who eats few We should eat meat rather than trying to convince a few people not to eat meat. ” I hope I can find this comment and the reader who said this (maybe you?) and thank them every time I repeat it 100 times at a book event or interview. It’s often said, and it’s really true.
10. Most Inspiring: The Secret to a Stress-Free Family Dinner
I remember when Joanna asked me to write this story about a timeless theme. And this is what I thought. I’ve been writing about family dinners for over a dozen years now, so how do I come up with something new? But looking back, I had never written anything on this subject. And I was surprised at how easily the words came to me. And I was surprised at how emotional it was to write the story and realize that I was now a “perspective person.” An era ends. Children grow up. And I’m so lucky to be able to write about it all here at Cup of Jo.
Did I miss something? Thank you everyone for reading. You can always find me in my newsletter. Dinner: A Love Story. And that you are in great hands with my successors, Alex Beggs, Christina Choi, Kelsey Miller, and so many other talented writers as Joanna prepares for 2025. I can say this with great confidence. I, for one, can’t wait.
PS An ode to rituals (when my byline first appeared on Cup of Joe) and how to get kids talking over dinner.
(Photo: Chocolate Mousse, Yoshi Arefi, Bread, Alexandra Stafford, Family Dinner: Chelsea Kavanaugh)
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