What’s better than eating a lovely, satisfying meal? Getting paid to write about said meal. This buffet of seven publications allow you to do just that, and they cover everything from restaurant reviews to nutrition. Bon appétit and a byline!

1. Eating Well focuses on all aspects of food and nutrition. Their motto is “Where Good Taste Meets Good Health,: and their articles reflect that. Their pieces take a scientific approach to food and provide advice on healthy eating. They’ve posted a list of columns that are suitable for freelancers, and they pay up to $1 per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. Radish Magazine publishes articles on improving health through natural foods available in the western Illinois and eastern Iowa area. They aim to give readers a holistic view of healthy living, and their “Eating Right” and “Food” departments are ideal for food writers. They pay $25 for short items and $50-$150 per article, depending on length. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
3. Vibrant Life is a bimonthly magazine that publishes family-oriented health pieces from a Christian perspective. Their Nutrition section adheres to the vegan lifestyle and helps readers eat more nutritious foods. They pay $100-$300 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. Epicure & Culture is an online magazine “with the goal of helping people explore the world through food, drink, people and culture.” Their food pieces have a strong narrative bent and investigate the history and significance of the culinary topic. They pay $15 per published article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. Brew Your Own publishes articles on the topic of brewing beer at home. They cover recipes, techniques, science, equipment, and other topics of brewing interest. They pay $25-$200 per published article, depending on the length and complexity. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
6. In addition to accepting freelance travel writing pitches, Oregon Coast publishes restaurant features. These are “concise, experiential” stories that spotlight local establishments, and writers must include a menu, prices, recipes, or a brochure. They pay $225 for 1,000-word features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
7. Catalyst is a newsprint magazine that provides “creative living” resources for the Salt Lake City area. They cover organic foods, gardening, and food security, and their mission is to inform readers and initiate reader action. They pay $0.10 per word ($50 for a 500-word article), though “some in-depth, research-heavy articles” are paid at $0.12 per word ($60 for a 500-word article). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.