Food is culture. Culture is story. Story deserves a platform.
Cultural Foodie Lover is a culture-driven food blog celebrating global flavors, heritage recipes, food justice, and the stories behind what we eat. We welcome contributors who want to share knowledge, creativity, and lived experience—no pay-to-play, no gatekeeping.
This is an unpaid, credit-based collaboration designed for writers, students, creatives, and food lovers building portfolios or sharing culture-forward work.
Who Can Contribute
We welcome:
- Food writers & bloggers
- Home cooks & cultural storytellers
- Nutrition & public health students
- Culinary students
- Photographers & videographers
- Researchers interested in food systems, culture, or access
You don’t need formal credentials—authenticity, respect, and clarity matter most.
What You Can Submit
We’re especially interested in content that centers culture, community, and context.
Article Ideas
- Cultural comfort foods and their origins
- Family or heritage recipes (with a story)
- Food traditions tied to holidays or migration
- Food access, food justice, or public health perspectives
- Ingredient spotlights with cultural relevance
Other Contributions
- Recipe testing & development
- Food photography (original work only)
- Short interviews with cooks, elders, or community leaders
- Educational explainers (nutrition, food systems, sustainability)
Submission Guidelines
- Original content only (not previously published elsewhere)
- 1,000–2,500 words for articles (unless otherwise approved)
- Clear structure (headings, short paragraphs)
- Respectful, culturally sensitive language
- Cite sources when sharing historical or nutritional claims
- Recipes should include measurements, steps, and yield
Editors may lightly edit for clarity, tone, and SEO while preserving your voice.
What You Receive
While this is an unpaid collaboration, contributors receive:
- Full byline credit (name + short bio)
- 1–2 backlinks to your website, portfolio, or socials
- Portfolio-ready published work
- Social media promotion when your piece goes live
- Optional LinkedIn recommendation upon request
- Experience working with a culture-focused editorial platform
Rights & Usage
- You retain ownership of your work
- By submitting, you grant Cultural Foodie Lover the right to publish and promote your content
- We will not sell or reuse your work elsewhere without permission
How to Submit
Email your pitch or draft to:
📧 culturalfoodielover@gmail.com
Include:
- Subject line: Contributor Submission – [Your Topic]
- Brief bio (2–3 sentences)
- Your proposed topic or completed draft
- Links to previous work (if available)
Response time: 7–14 days
Our Values
- Cultural respect over trends
- Credit over exploitation
- Education over appropriation
- Community over clout
If you care about food as more than aesthetics, you belong here.
Thank you for helping us tell food stories that matter.
— Cultural Foodie Lover Editorial Team
