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From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy

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Essays, criticism, and interviews on food, culture, and media sent out on Monday morning. Subscribers receive every post in full, are invited to join the weekly Salon and Desk Book Club, and much more.

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About Alicia Kennedy

I'm a food and culture writer. My book NO MEAT REQUIRED is out now from Beacon Press. ON EATING will be out from Hachette on April 14, 2026.

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