Marian Bull

New York

Writer at Freelance

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A Gastro Obscura Guide to Family-Friendly Dining in San Diego

1 month ago | atlasobscura.com | Marian Bull

BURGER HEAVEN 1. Hodad's Ocean Beach Hodad’s Ocean Beach is all about two things: fun, and enormous burgers. Even before you walk in the door of this famous San Diego Burger spot, you’ll know it’s special, thanks to the sticker-covered VW bus outside and the mural of a surfing burger on the building's exterior. Inside, the walls are covered in license plates, surf boards hang from the ceiling, and burgers sizzle on the griddle all day long.
"To be safe, it’s advisable to keep a journal for your entire life"

1 month ago | mollywizenberg.substack.com | Molly Wizenberg |Hallie Bateman |Marian Bull

Every so often, I get on Zoom with someone whose work and mind I admire, and then I share our conversation with you. Today that someone is the writer and illustrator . I first encountered Hallie’s work about a decade ago on Instagram. Or maybe I was tipped off by the writer and ceramicist , a longtime friend of Hallie’s, whom I met a long time ago in the wild world of online food writing and whose tastes in food, literature, and friendship are impeccable.
The 6 Best Balsamic Vinegars, Based On Taste Tests

Sep 26, 2024 | forbes.com | Marian Bull

If you’re seeking an easy way to dress up a salad or roast, a drizzle (or more) of balsamic vinegar might be the answer. The best balsamic vinegars have a gentle balance of sweetness and acidity, with a depth of flavor that reflects a long and careful aging process. After testing 13 popular bottles, from grocery store basics to high-end elixirs, I believe the best overall is the Villa Manodori Balsamic Vinegar for its complexity and versatility across a handful of applications.
Explore North Carolina’s Spooky Hidden Histories

Aug 29, 2024 | atlasobscura.com | Marian Bull

DANCING IN THE DARK1. Devil’s Tramping GroundSet back from the main road in the town of Bear Creek lies an empty, eerie patch of woods. Here is a dusty circle—barren of plant life and about 15’ wide—where, according to stories dating back to 1882, the devil comes to dance. Also known as the Devil’s Tramping Ground, legend goes that if you place anything in the center, no matter how heavy it is, when you come back the next day, it will be thrown back out overnight.
The New Wave of Food Decor Wants You to Eat It

Jun 20, 2024 | dwell.com | Marian Bull

Candles have become a particularly popular venue for food decor, thanks in part to the ease of casting atypical shapes, and their relatively low price point. Gohar World’s website has a dedicated Food Candles page with handmade wax seafood platters, mushrooms, and sausage links, and Barquet and Faria recently added a toast candleholder by St. Louis design studio Collin Garrity to Coming Soon’s selection.
The New Wave of Food Decor Wants You to Eat It

Jun 20, 2024 | yahoo.com | Marian Bull

It’s not just about looking like a snack. Hyperrealistic scented candles and actual "bread art" have us wondering if they’re real. The table looks good enough to eat. On Instagram, Salt Lake City-based artist Kamber Carroll has been sharing videos of himself turning thick pieces of foam coated with resin into what looks like a giant’s portion of pancakes, but functions as furniture. He sands the foam’s edges, piling each disk and painting the pieces to resemble a fluffy golden stack.
The Hidden Wisdom of Cookbooks

Apr 19, 2024 | newyorkfolk.com | James White |Marian Bull |Ellen Cushing

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. The fact that I live close to a dedicated cookbook-and-food-writing store—and that it’s one door down from a specialty market full of bread, cheeses, and confections—is a constant delight, though a mild threat to my household’s financial security.
Eight Cookbooks Worth Reading Cover to Cover

Apr 19, 2024 | theatlantic.com | Marian Bull

A certain type of person will tell you that they read cookbooks like they do novels. This usually means they flip through them at night, in bed, perhaps with the help of some gentle, warm light and a hot cup of tea. They pore over the notes and instructions that precede each recipe; they dream up menus the way a fiction reader might picture the furniture inside a character’s home. They might flag dishes they want to cook, or they might not. The point of this practice is pleasure, not pragmatism.
Here’s How to Cook Big Meals in Your Small Kitchen

Apr 2, 2024 | curbed.com | Marian Bull

For close to seven years now, I’ve lived in an apartment with a teeny kitchen and nocountertops. Mine is a standard galley: a straight line of sink, stove, and fridge facing a hodgepodge of overstuffed shelves. The narrow strip in between mostly refuses to fit more than one person.
At Win Son Bakery, a new vegan treat delights

Feb 18, 2024 | gothamist.com | Marian Bull

Marian Bull is a writer, potter and editor living in Brooklyn. She writes a weekly cooking newsletter called Mess Hall. In our new series called Dishing, Marian will get the story behind a tasty dish at a local restaurant. Win Son Bakery opened in 2019 with just six baked goods on the menu, specializing in Taiwanese American treats like red date cake and pineapple buns. Today that number has now grown to 14, thanks to a larger staff and greater production capacity.