The Recovering Line Cook by Wil Reidie

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Oct 2, 2023 • 
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The Most Honest Kitchen Film I Know
Nope, The Bear doesn’t even come close
Aug 22 • 
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A Grumpy Line Cook's Rant about Social Media "Chefs"
A long(ish) read in defence of knowing what you're talking about
Feb 23, 2024 • 
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1-to-1 Cooking Classes with Wil Reidie
Limited introductory prices now available
May 1 • 
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The Prep List: Chapter 6
On sustainable kitchens, green stars, and a few lovely condiment recipes
Nov 2 • 
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Essays

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How to Dress a Pike in Cowboy Boots
A "How to Fail at Being Finnish" essay
Oct 24 • 
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Bob Dylan in Helsinki
A Wil Reidie Review
Oct 19 • 
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Prince and the Pea, or It Started That Day with the End of Suppositories
A story
Oct 10 • 
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Notebooks of a Line Cook

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Things To Do With Vegetables When You're...
... in need of comfort in autumn.
Sep 26 • 
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Things To Do With Vegetables When You’re…
… not ready for summer to end.
Aug 29 • 
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Notes on Mökki Life
Finnish vacations, blazing fish and a new newsletter
Aug 17 • 
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Recent posts

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How to Dress a Pike in Cowboy Boots
A "How to Fail at Being Finnish" essay
Oct 24 • 
Wil Reidie
Bob Dylan in Helsinki
A Wil Reidie Review
Oct 19 • 
Wil Reidie
Prince and the Pea, or It Started That Day with the End of Suppositories
A story
Oct 10 • 
Wil Reidie
The Recovering Line Cook by Wil Reidie
The Recovering Line Cook by Wil Reidie
Essays, comment and the odd recipe from a British restaurant cook living in Finland.
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