KITCHEN TABLE No. 8: THE BAKED ISSUE

COMING may 2026
We're IN THE oven

Let’s break bread together

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Baking is a celebration and a gesture of care. Time and technique and funky yeast can alchemize a handful of flour into a towering, airy delight. If baking isn't magic what is?

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THE DEETS

JOIN OUR TEAM AND FEED YOUR MIND; WHERE A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS AND CHEFS, HOME COOKS AND REVOLUTIONARIES ALL MEET AT THE TABLE. 

❋ 120 glorious full-color pages

Printed on luxurious, environmentally-friendly FSC-certified paper to ensure scuff-resistant quality and give a little bit of shine!

❋ 7.5" x 9.5" Perfect Bound

The same size and look as Issues 5-7, our editions are more than just a magazine—they are the perfect collectors item.

❋ Drool-worthy art

Featuring artists across the globe and right in our backyard. Full-bleed photography and illustrations make it a drool-worthy keepsake.

❋ A Place to gather

The stories we tell go well beyond the food you have on your plate; learn about local producers, eateries, and distributors on all things BAKED!

How do you draw a baking ecosystem?

Art by Laura Bonanno

Explore the art of baking

Cake by TUM TUM (Tessa Webb), Photo by Erin Teitz

Photo by Katerina Mery

ÊTRE BEURRÉ (FRENCH): "To be buttered." 

What are Worldwide Expressions for Getting Buzzed?

Art by Karina Aviananda

Fighting the power, one loaf at a time.

Click to join the revolution!

BAKING IS AN ECOSYSTEM

PARTNERING WITH INTENTION. Grand Central Bakery has long been a Pacific Northwest gathering spot where people meet to chat over a seasonal pastry; we are excited to partner with this B-Corp business that is as passionate about food as Kitchen Table, and as equally committed to the people and the places that produce it.

Explore the baking ecosystem created through this partnership below! We hope that you enjoy this Baking Issue with something local and delicious in hand.

The following is a sneak peak—scattered contents to whet the palate, including but not limited to:

  • "Kitchen Table really spoke to me. Beautifully put together and truly a love letter to the world of food."

    Satisfied Customer

  • "Reflecting cutting-edge food culture across the US and beyond, Kitchen Table is all about the people, ingredients, traditions and innovations that are shaping the way people eat."

    NINE TASTY FOOD MAGAZINES

    by Steve Watson.

  • "Kitchen Table does a wonderful job of weaving together critical thought and storytelling with beauty, humor, and heart. It leaves me feeling more grounded and more hopeful. Thank you for putting something so meaningful (and fun!) into the world."

    Happy Customer

  • “Food-obsessed readers will find recipes, personal essays, and art that explores various facets of the food system. A handsome addition to any coffee table or bookshelf, to be returned to again and again, just like a favorite meal.”

Crusty, Crumbly, Tender, Chewy

Crusty, Crumbly, Tender, Chewy