Giulia Alvarez-Katz - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I'm a Queens-based freelance writer focused primarily on food, its movements, and its changes. I use my education in science, anthropology, and history to fill in blanks and answer some (perhaps not-so-pressing) questions both for myself and the world I live in. We know ourselves through food, so why not get to know ourselves better? I am best at fastidiously researched deep dives into a certain food culture or product. I am also sorry to say I accumulated several thousand followers on tiktok, forgive me for this egregious sin

Content

Total articles 6

• What We Do and Don't Learn from the Food Contents of Bog Bodies — Whetstone Magazine

  By Giulia Alvarez-Katz

  Jan. 20, 2023

• Hot, Bubbling, Gelatinous Chunks: The Hypnotic Appeal of “Tallowtok”

  By Giulia Alvarez-Katz

  Aug. 25, 2022

• A Sausage's Journey

  By Giulia Alvarez-Katz, Katherine Spiers Verified

  Jun. 09, 2022

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Company Info

Substack

Substack is an American online platform that supports subscription-based content, including newsletters, podcasts, and video. Founded in 2017 by Chris Best, Jairaj Sethi, and Hamish McKenzie, the company is based in San Francisco, California. The founders aimed to create a space where writers could earn a living directly from their readers, inspired by successful subscription newsletters. The platform offers a variety of services for creators, including publishing tools for digital content, payment infrastructure for managing subscriptions, and analytics to track audience engagement. Substack also provides design tools for customizing content appearance and community-building features. The platform has gained popularity among writers and media professionals, with notable publications like Bill Bishop's *Sinocism* leading the way. By 2021, Substack had reached one million paid subscribers and reported revenue of $9 million, reflecting its significant impact on the media landscape.