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On Algae Oil

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Mar 2, 2026

On Algae Oil

What is this stuff I’ve brought into my kitchen?

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On Appetite

Interviews

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Feb 23, 2026

On Appetite

A word I’m deeply obsessed with, and a new podcast.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On ‘The Last Sweet Bite’

Book Club

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Feb 20, 2026

On ‘The Last Sweet Bite’

Humanizing the effects of war on cuisine.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
An Ode to ‘Boring’ Cake

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Feb 16, 2026

An Ode to ‘Boring’ Cake

An admission of my palate's limitations.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

The Shoppy-Shop Arrives in San Juan

The Monthly Menu

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Feb 13, 2026

The Shoppy-Shop Arrives in San Juan

Hilda Deli is serving a needed grocery niche, and more eating, cooking, and drinking.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On Tomatoes 🍅

Salon Series

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Feb 9, 2026

On Tomatoes 🍅

The Salon Series conversation with Anny Gaul.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

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