Zest alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Zest (home cooking recipes, food writing and personal newsletter updates). The closest matches are Pen and Spoon, Baked In with Joy the Baker and lelolemons. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Zest

MasterChef Champion 2024 Food writer and content creator with a big focus on creating bold and vibrant flavours using everyday, accessible ingredients

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  1. 1
    Pen and Spoon2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Pen and Spoon publishes personal food writing from a veteran journalist and cookbook author, blending restaurant narratives, practical cooking techniques, and essays on recipe ethics. Issues alternate between reported…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Welcome to Baked In, a weekly note from Joy the Baker about baking, building a cottage bakery in small-town Texas, and the life behind the baking blog.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    lelolemons23K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Sharing recipes & hosting ideas from my kitchen in Ireland ☘️ Traditional and modern dishes! Often with a delicious twist.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    WARKITCHEN20K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: WARKITCHEN publishes seasonal fruit guides, recipe collections, and essays on homemaking and family dynamics for readers interested in cooking techniques and domestic life. The publication mixes structured recipe lists…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 6, 2026

    From recent posts: Mark Diacono's Abundance publishes monthly compendiums mixing food writing, cookbook reviews, and curated music playlists alongside occasional community events like writing workshops and book club promotions. The…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: free newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    My Global Pantry8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Helping you turn simple ingredients into craveable meals 🍋🌱 New recipes drop every week.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    xtine8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Xtine publishes a rotating mix of restaurant reviews, fashion lists, and travel guides alongside occasional in-depth business interviews. The publication targets readers interested in New York City dining, seasonal…

    Likely audience: Home cooks and food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    Coop Eats First6K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Keeping your stomachs full & your kitchen inspired!

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    brothmailer6K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    news of a soup dood

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Gil.treats.gil4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Gil.treats.gil publishes weekly recipes and culinary techniques ranging from lobster bisque and agnolotti to Greek sun-dried octopus. The publication focuses on seasonal comfort food, specific ingredient sourcing, and…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    shayspence4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 55 days ago

    recipes, travel guides and whatever else I feel like yapping about

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    Greed3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Greed publishes cooking essays, recipe development, and culinary history by the author Greed. The publication features specific dishes like greengage sauce and lavender posset alongside calls to action for full recipes.

    Likely audience: Home cooks interested in seasonal cooking

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication features personal essays, regional Greek recipes, and cultural reflections on photography and literature, often blending food with memoir or obituary content. It is intended for readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication features long-form essays on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food traditions, cultural heritage, and author memoirs. It targets readers interested in culinary history, personal narratives, and the…

    Likely audience: Food writers and culinary professionals

    1 shared topic

  16. 16

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jun 10, 2026

    From recent posts: This publication features a mix of personal memoir, literary analysis, and cultural critique centered on food writing, M.F.K. Fisher's 'An Alphabet for Gourmets,' and the ethics of modern food journalism.

    Likely audience: Food writers and culinary enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Vittles is an online magazine based in the UK and India, publishing new food and culture writing.

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    GhostWeekly · last post 26 days ago

    A twice-weekly, IACP-nominated breaducational newsletter from Andrew Janjigian, author of The Bread Baker's Pocket Companion and Breaducation (Ten Speed Press, Fall 2026).

    Likely audience: home bakers

    1 shared topic

  20. 20

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Likely audience: food writers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    Likely audience: Food writers

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Find me on IG @bshnuez (bee-sh-nooze) This is my personal substack where I post my recipes, techniques and more insights! By subscribing you not only help me continue to keep exploring and creating but you allow me to…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    Discover people who write about food and listen to my podcast, 'Who Writes What'. Join a community of food writers and home cooks.

    Likely audience: food writers

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    This is the place for extras! Dinner party formats, travel guides, restaurant recommendations, seasonal recipes + be the first to hear about any supper clubs.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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