Pen and Spoon alternatives: newsletters like it

13 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Pen and Spoon (food writing, restaurant dining and British cuisine). The closest matches are Everyday Baking, Mark Diacono's Abundance and shayspence. 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 Pen and Spoon

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…

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    Everyday Baking216K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    A special newsletter from John Kanell to empower you to bake with confidence. Unique recipes only found here, plus live video and chats, notes from the farm, and travel.

    Likely audience: Home bakers

    1 shared topic

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    Mark 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

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    shayspence4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 51 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    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

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    Belly Dancer in the Kitchen with Anissa Helou3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 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

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    Claire Ptak’s Substack2K subscribers

    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

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    An 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

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    Vittles —

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    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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    wordloaf—

    GhostWeekly · last post 21 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

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    aliciakennedy.news—

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Likely audience: food writers

    1 shared topic

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    How to be a better cook—

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Weekly recipes, tips, food hacks and lessons learnt from a lifetime of cooking in professional kitchens.

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Andrea Aliseda—

    Substacklast post Jul 15, 2026

    A mouthful of musings, kitchen dispatches, and plant-based Mexican food culture and origins.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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