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From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy
What’s in My Bag

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Jul 13, 2026

What’s in My Bag

Or, why I am bad at lifestyle content.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Crisis and Coconuts

The Monthly Menu

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Jul 10, 2026

Crisis and Coconuts

A month of eating, cooking, and drinking while all is out of control.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Notes on the Dirty Martini

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Jul 6, 2026

Notes on the Dirty Martini

I don’t drink them, but I understand their purpose.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
41% on Rotten Tomatoes Means I Will Love It

Recommends

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Jul 3, 2026

41% on Rotten Tomatoes Means I Will Love It

The reading, watching, viewing, and listening recommendations for this month.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

On ‘Cooking As Care’

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Jun 29, 2026

On ‘Cooking As Care’

What is this concept in the day to day?

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
The First Read Is Pure Reaction

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Jun 22, 2026

The First Read Is Pure Reaction

My 9 repeat essay, short story, & criticism reads.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

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A twice-weekly newsletter of essays, recommendations, & cooking inspiration. Members join a global community of people interested in food culture, politics, and media—through a curious, critical, & fun lens.

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Does it have an anti-intellectual agenda?

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How can we learn from what we like?

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What Do You Want From Food Writing?

Excerpts from a lecture, as well as a sincere question.

Jun 16, 2025
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Salon Series

The Desk Salon with Eli Davies

A conversation with the author of 'The Spinster Cookbook.'

Alicia Kennedy
Jun 21, 2026
The Desk Salon with Eli Davies

On Being a Regular

And San Juan City Hall's random war against trees.

Alicia Kennedy
Jun 15, 2026
On Being a Regular
The Monthly Menu

Bread, Broccolini, & the Greatest Flan of My Life

We’re stuck in San Juan until Benny’s done with chemo. Here’s what we’re eating.

Alicia Kennedy
Jun 12, 2026
Bread, Broccolini, & the Greatest Flan of My Life
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