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You’ve come to the right party. I’m Adam Roberts, a food writer and novelist and this is the food blog I’ve been maintaining since 2004. There’s lots to explore here, so I’ll let you get to it.

What I’ve Been Cooking Lately


The Amateur Gourmet

Recipes, restaurant reviews, and personal essays — twice a week since 2004.

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What’s on the Menu


Greatest Hits


NYC Favorites


Books