Amanda Hesser Is Indeed Leaving the New York Times
With rumors swirling about the fate of New York Times food writer Amanda Hesser, we figured we'd reach out to her to get the word straight from the source. She told Serious Eats that she is indeed voluntarily and amicably leaving the Times. She won't be lacking for work, however. Amanda is leaving to launch an internet-based entrepreneurial venture that has nothing to do with food. In addition, she is going to continue to write her column for the Times Magazine, finish up the Times Cookbook she's working on, and hopes to contribute to other sections of the paper, time permitting. And maybe, just maybe, Amanda will get to spend more time with Mr. Latte himself, New Yorker staff writer Tad Friend, and their twins.
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Say it isn't so! Actually her monthly contribution to the magazine has been inconsistent (updating classic Times recipes from generations ago) as far as I'm concerned, but I just liked knowing she was there as an editor. I have such an affection for her book, The Cook and the Gardener. It was the first cookbook I ever saw that was organized seasonally, and it changed the way I shop and cook. She was always a bit pedantic, but I was glad to have her "looking over my shoulder" as she explained how to can, make jams, and roll out pate brisee! In fact I just served some spicey hot green beans from her book the other night and my guests raved! She also re-introduced me to vegetables from my youth--such as Brussel sprouts--in new and infinitely more palatable ways and I have in turn spread the word about how delicious such veggies can be when properly prepared. I loved the book from her columns, Cooking for Mr. Latte and have tried many of its recipes as well. Though I have never met her, she has been so influential in my "culinary point of view." I will look forward to reading her in The Times when available.
Otabenga at 2:23PM on 04/02/08