Circle of Friends alternatives: newsletters like it

17 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Circle of Friends (cocktail recipes, seasonal ingredients and home entertaining). The closest matches are Le Carnet Cocktail De Michellot, Borough Chef Weekly and The Dinner Club. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Circle of Friends

A newsletter on home, hosting, and the art of gathering, focused on vintage and circularity

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  1. 1

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    Une newsletter gratuite pour apprendre à préparer chez soi des cocktails simples, élégants et français à partir des liqueurs De Michellot. En cadeau de bienvenue : -10% sur votre première commande avec le code…

    Likely audience: home bartenders

    2 shared topics

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    Borough Chef Weekly43K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Borough Chef Weekly publishes weekly, single-ingredient recipe guides featuring step-by-step instructions and ingredient lists for home cooks. The publication focuses exclusively on vegetable-based dishes, such as…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    The Dinner Club40K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Dinner Club publishes weekly recipes, meal planning guides, and food-related lifestyle stories targeting home cooks and hosts. Content ranges from quick weeknight meals and holiday baking to travel-inspired cooking…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Kristen Faith Eats 36K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Kristen Faith Eats publishes weekly recipes featuring seasonal ingredients and personal reflections on cooking and gardening. The publication targets home cooks interested in specific techniques like pan-searing…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    At Isabelle's31K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: At Isabelle's publishes four seasonal recipes ranging from cocktails to vegetarian lasagna. The content focuses on home cooking, Italian cuisine, and dessert preparation.

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    The home bartender's guide. Tips, tricks, techniques, and recipes. A new edition most every Friday, and sometimes in between.

    Likely audience: Home bartenders

    1 shared topic

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    EXTRA SHARP10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: EXTRA SHARP publishes seasonal culinary guides, party recipes, and food travel updates for hosts and food enthusiasts. The publication mixes recipe articles, personal lifestyle reflections, and travel features into a…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Mess Hall10K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 27, 2026

    From recent posts: Mess Hall publishes a rotating mix of recipe testing, cookbook reviews, and interviews with food industry professionals and authors. The publication targets food enthusiasts and industry insiders by covering topics…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Cook the Vineyard9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Cook the Vineyard publishes weekly recipes and seasonal cooking guides focused on the Vineyard region, covering topics like vegetable preparation, local sourcing, and home cooking techniques. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    the slice7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    A newsletter about seasonal cooking and truly loving the food you make. This is an extension of Cake 'n Knife (my website), with a deeper dive into seasonal cooking and recipes that celebrates life’s everyday moments…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    bits & bobs6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    recipes to roll with the seasons and other food bits & bobs

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    ingredient3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Ingredient publishes seasonal recipes, essays on food history, and gardening updates with a focus on British cuisine and seasonal ingredients. The publication targets readers interested in culinary writing and…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Greed3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 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

  14. 14

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Claire Ptak's Substack publishes seasonal recipes and personal cooking experiences, primarily featuring British desserts and seasonal foraging. The content is aimed at home cooks interested in baking and vegetarian…

    Likely audience: Home bakers

    1 shared topic

  15. 15

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post today

    Postcards and Cocktails-History, cocktails, and the ephemera that provides a peek into the past.(+more)

    Likely audience: Cocktail enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    Welcome to The Sipper Club by definition, "A sipper club typically refers to a cocktail establishment or social gathering where guests come together to enjoy a drink in a communal setting". A place where happy hour has…

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    The perfect newsletter for imperfect cooks.

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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