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
- home cooking recipes
- food writing
- personal newsletter updates
- Sri Lankan food community
- 1Pen 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
- 2Baked In with Joy the Baker 24K subscribers
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
- 3lelolemons23K 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
- 4WARKITCHEN20K 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
- 5Mark Diacono's Abundance20K subscribers
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
- 6C'est moi qui l'ai fait, la newsletter 11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
Likely audience: free newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 7My 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
- 8xtine8K 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
- 9Coop 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
- 10brothmailer6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago
news of a soup dood
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 11Gil.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
- 12shayspence4K 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
- 13Greed3K 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
- 14Aglaia & Costas' Aegean Island Kitchen3K subscribers
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
- 15Belly Dancer in the Kitchen with Anissa Helou3K subscribers
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
- 16Dash of Prosecco by Sinù Fogarizzu1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
Likely audience: Food enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17An Alphabet for (Modern) Gourmets1K subscribers
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
- 18Vittles —
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
- 19
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
beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Likely audience: food writers
1 shared topic
- 21
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
Likely audience: Food writers
1 shared topic
- 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
- 23
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
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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