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As you know, food is politics. Nevertheless, it’s better not to talk about politics when you run a food newsletter.

But, what the hell: somebody shot Donald Trump (and killed a poor innocent).

My perverse mind couldn’t stop thinking: if anyone shot me, and I survived, what would I eat after that? Would I even be hungry?

I’ve always wanted to eat after a loss and never lost my appetite during difficult times. But a near-death experience is something completely different.

Donald Trump’s weird eating habits suggest the guy probably skipped a few meals and then went straight to junk food. I’m not that sure, either.

Piero

PS: last week I skipped Secret Breakfast and spent time writing the 5-day daily newsletter about Finland called Kippis, only for temporary subscribers. I had fun and a few great feedbacks.

Photography: an old picture of Donald Trump.

✦ Federico Fellini, director.

SUMMER KITCHEN MAKEOVER

Sometimes in summer, you leave your home for a few days. Do you guys, clean and declutter hard before that?

Well, I’ve found 8 Kitchen Organizing Hacks for Promoting Healthy Summer Eating Habits and 20 Things to Declutter from the Kitchen.

You never know when they can be of some use.

Illustration: Rain Szeto. All the prints are here.

Open the Freezer Door, a World of Cocktails is Waiting for You!

★★★★☆

This new cocktail recipe book, Freezer Door Cocktails, features 75 recipes that can be made directly in the liquor bottle and stored in the freezer, so you can enjoy a perfectly chilled cocktail whenever you want one. I think that’s the most summery idea I’ve found until now. You can start with these: Piña Colada Martini, Margarita, and Lemon Drop (★recipes)

Freezer Door Cocktails: 75 Cocktails That Are Ready When You Are by J.M. Hirsch
→ Shortplot: 🍸 🧉 🍹 🧃

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⭐️On July 19th watch Omnivore, Apple TV+’s documentary about René Redzepi and noma 🐜Singapore approves 16 insect species as food 🍸Pour Yourself a Caprese Martini (★recipe) 🎶Benny Blanco’s playlist for his cookbook Open Wide 👩🏻‍🍳In her new movie Florence Pugh is a chef, and I think she’ll make us cry a lot (trailer) 🍜Leftover Ramen Broth Is Causing Problems on South Korea’s Mount Halla 🥪Chicago-Style Italian Beef from The Bear by Binging with Babish (★recipe) 🍠Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Wedges (★recipe) 🔪Remember this when you’ll cook at your friend’s or in some villa you rent: the best kitchen knives for every job – chosen by chefs 🍘Teriyaki potato cheese mochi (★recipe) 🍎Apple Cinnamon Triangles (★recipe) 🍹More cocktails (★recipe) 👉🏻And remember: there is no one weird TikTok health hack, you just have to do Less, because It’s good for you 

A Breakfast Ritual in My Blood
Serena Maria Daniels / Eater

The author’s Chicana mom instilled resourcefulness and healthy choices, while her white dad, despite struggles, exposed her to global flavors and techniques. Her pantry, a blend of cultures, fuels her day in a ritual that reveals her mixed Mexican and American heritage.

What Your Grocery Cart Says About You
Priya Krishna, Tanya Sichynsky and Aliza Aufrichtig / The New York Times

We’ve all peeked into the cart next to ours in the checkout line and tried to piece together a person’s life from its contents. How you grocery shop says a lot about who you are. Grocery runs have changed a lot in recent years. Prices have soared and packages have shrunk.

➤ Last time's most clicked link was 11 Easy Dinner Recipes for When It's Been a Loooong Week. And that's all for today.