Anthony Bourdain wasn’t born a global superstar. In 2000, he was a chef with a modest salary who had spent years grinding in professional kitchens, starting as a dishwasher. Then, he wrote Kitchen Confidential. That single book sold over 1 million copies, catapulting him from the heat of the line to a seven-figure income and launching a multi-million dollar multi-media empire. The difference between a cook and a household name wasn't just the recipes — it was his writer’s voice. The next 90 days are going to change everything for the writers in this room. We have massive additions landing soon, including an exclusive guest editor Q&A, a brand-new pitching template, and our first community-wide writing challenge. As this community continues to grow, your opportunities for high-level paid work grow right along with it. Which of these are you most excited about? Vote in the poll below so I know where to focus my energy for you guys! +++ Oh, and send me questions you’d like me to ask a guest editor! POLL: What’s our next move? As I said, I’m levelling up the community over the next 90 days. Which of these new features is going to move the needle most for your writing career?

I saw this on the amazing Skool site, BYOB ('Bring Your Own Business → courageous rebels become rich women. Let's build $1k DAYS online & fund your freedom.) My question: there are a variety of countries represented here. Which languanges do you read and/or write? I am fluent in English. Coming from South Africa (and now living in Northern Ireland), I also speak one of the indigenous SA languages, Afrikaans. I spent my formative years in Namibia (then South West Africa, where German was - and still is - one of the spoken languages). I've been watching a thriller series on TV. It's in German, with English subtitles. I'm amazed at how how much I still understand, even after many years of not speaking the language! To have a look at BYOB, click on this link: https://www.skool.com/byob/about?ref=90828f0efdf34938b881bcd36ff1df39

"I'd love to hear how ppl are using their food writing skills…recipe development? Cookbooks? Food blogging? Restaurant critic?" This is a question posed by @Amanda Mirrlees. I'd love to hear from you!

We’ve seen what everyone hates... but now it’s time to crown a champion. 👑 Looking at the items, we have everything from fresh Avocados and Shrimp to hearty Beef and Eggs. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have ONE of these items for the rest of your life, which one would it be? The Challenge: Pick your absolute "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time) from the list below. Cast your vote below, then drop a comment telling us which specific item you chose and WHY it’s your GOAT! 🐐👇 Is it because of a childhood memory? A specific recipe? Or do you just think people who hate it are crazy? Let’s hear it! 👇💬

...to ask to speak to the chef! This is Galya, the manager and chef of stunning bistro Violas in Covent Garden. We had a lovely chat yesterday and I now know what the secret ingredient is in the dressing for her sumptuous heritage tomato, strawberry and burrata salad. The tomatoes in this dish have such different flavours - tart, sour, acid, which cuts through the warm sweetness of the strawberries. It is incredible.