It’s hard to believe I’m saying this, but today marks the last time I am officially writing this food column for Cup of Jo. I say “officially” because I plan to still contribute now and again, I’m just pulling back in order to focus on some upcoming personal projects, so I won’t be chiming in every Wednesday, the way I have been for almost seven straight years. SEVEN YEARS! How lucky I am to have been a consistent part of this wonderful community for that long — I’m so grateful to all of you for reading, for teaching me so much, for reminding me that every single person on earth seems to have a strong opinion about Trader Joe’s. To mark the occasion, I wanted to round up my most memorable moments…
1. Most Satisfying Thing In General: Giving Other Food Writers a Platform This has been the best part of the job by far — finding and introducing you to food writers and cookbook authors. The Cup of Jo community is powerful and engaging and food writers are always thrilled to be part of it through their recipes. To name just a few memorable cameos: Yasmin Fahr’s Sausage Meatballs with Halloumi and Tomatoes (above; Bee Wilson’s Magic One-Pan Pasta; Sohla El-Waylly’s Chickpea and Chard Stew, Hetty McKinnon’s Cabbage Carbonara, Leah Koenig’s Chicken Soup; Odette Williams’s Pasta with Vodka Sauce; Dan Pelosi’s Pastina for a Bad Day. The amount of talent out there will never not amaze me.