Jacqueline Church

Topic Editor - Gourmet Food
The Leather District Gourmet - Kim Kennedy, Boston
The Leather District Gourmet - Kim Kennedy, Boston

Follow the breadcrumbs to The Leather District Gourmet, find out what I'm up to there. Might be some BBQ or some Goaterie goings on. Sustainable seafood and farm to table issues are two favorites. Ask me about everything from social media to farmers' markets.

Contributed to launch of Nourish Network, Good Eater Collaborative and have written for travel sites like GoNomad.com, Everett Potter Travel Report and more. My work has also appeared in the Whole Foods Market Magazine, Chicago Sun Times, Reuters, the Austin American Statesman, Edible Santa Barbara, John Mariani's Virtual Gourmet, the IACP Food Writers' Newsletter WORDS, and Culture: the Word on Cheese You can follow me on Twitter @LDGourmet.

From the time I found Mastering the Art of French Cooking under the stairs, I became obsessed with food and cooking. Having nearly eaten my way 'round the world, I am delighted to combine my passion for food with my love of writing here.

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You'll find dispatches on food and drink, restaurants and chef news, cooking triumphs and disasters, timely gourmet topics, semi-regular rants...posted by a recovering attorney in an old leather manufacturing loft...usually late at night...near a snoring husband and two sleepy cats...

"There is a communication of more than our bodies when bread is broken and wine is drunk. And that is my answer when people ask me: Why do you write about hunger, and not wars or love." MFK Fisher

Latest Articles

Massive Cookbook Indexing Site Enables you to Eat Your Books
If you love cookbooks, you will sometimes wonder where a certain recipe resides. Wouldn't it be clever if someone indexed all your cookbooks? Now they have!
Nov 22, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
Comforts of Home or Casa - Arroz con Pollo
Arroz con Pollo is a comfort food classic. This Yellow Rice and Chicken one-pot meal gets a makeover with homemade sazon seasoning.
Sep 27, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
Fat: Lose the Fear, Add the Flavor. McLagan Leads the Way.
Our love-hate relationship with fat can prevent much joy. Cooking with this maligned culinary component, fat, done properly, healthfully, deliciously.
Aug 25, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
Providence Food & Wine Festival Showcases Local Riches
The most degreed chefs per capita, great local farms, a vibrant arts scene, and Johnson & Wales U. - Providence was due for a Food & Wine Festival. It's on!
Aug 21, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
Ten Things You Never Knew About Lobsters
Lobster rolls, lobster bakes and boils. Summer is prime lobster season. Or is it? A recent trip to Atlantic Canada included an intimate look at lobsters.
Aug 2, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
Mulard, Moulard, Foie - Writers' Team Wins Duckathlon with Spirit
Gourmet purveyor D'Artagnan hosts Duckathlon VI. First non-chef team wins: pâté, truffle butter, whole ducks, foie gras, and pride.
Jul 22, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
The Savory Side of Strawberries
Late Spring we get excited by the first strawberries showing up in markets. Shortcakes, jams, crepes are everywhere. What about savory strawberry recipes?
Jun 11, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
Eight Noteworthy Food Blogs from Saveur's Best 50 List
People often ask which blogs they should be following. Saveur reviewed thousands in search of the best. Here are 8 top choices from among the contenders.
May 20, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
Seasonal, Sustainable Spot Prawns
Sometimes called Santa Barbara Spot Prawns, these beloved Pacific shrimp are large, sweet, enjoyed everywhere. Vancouver, BC spot prawns are a best choice.
May 17, 2011 - Jacqueline Church
Kansha Cooking - Appreciation - Japanese Vegetarian Cuisine
Vegetarian, vegan recipes from Japan's Shojin Ryori - Buddhist temple cuisine. Timely and delicious lessons for modern cooks. Daikon seven ways anyone?
Apr 28, 2011 - Jacqueline Church