Tastebuds is a new weekly newsletter by me, Beth O’Brien. Each week, I share new recipes, travel recommendations, short essays, occasional interviews with other chefs, bakers and food producers and recipe development deep-dives.

I currently have a monthly column in the Irish Times, where I test multiple recipes for one baked good (scones, mince pies, doughnuts etc.), before developing my own recipe. I’ve been lucky enough to travel a lot over the past year, and am currently living and working in Auckland, New Zealand.

Above all, I love food: eating, cooking, baking, working in kitchens, talking about food. I hope to share this passion through Tastebuds, providing insight into the food industry and giving structure to my many meandering thoughts about food.

Why upgrade to paid?

You’ll get access to the full newsletter every week, plus all previously published newsletters. You’ll also be able to participate in regular community discussion threads, and get subscriber-only access to additional recipes, reader Q&As, product recommendations and bonus content.

Yearly and monthly memberships help to support my writing and recipe development. However, if you want to become a member, but can’t swing it financially, email me ([email protected]) and we’ll figure something out.