About

Coastal Food Review is for curious readers who want to understand the food cultures of coastlines and make more considered choices in the kitchen. We look at ingredients, techniques, traditions and the reasons behind them.

What we cover

Our subject is food shaped by the coast: seafood and shoreline ingredients, cooking methods, regional foodways and the habits of gathering around a meal. We favour subjects that remain useful beyond a single season or trend.

How we approach it

We explain the idea before prescribing a method. Where there are several ways to approach a dish or ingredient, we make the differences clear and avoid presenting one preference as a universal rule. We aim to be useful without pretending every kitchen, coastline or tradition is the same.

Who it is for

Our readers may cook often, be just starting out, or simply want to know more about the food they encounter. You do not need specialist equipment or prior knowledge to follow along.