what’s soy?
soy is a monthly newsletter about food and how it intersects with things like community, identity, labor and history. Subscribe if you're interested in short interviews with and reported pieces on people who grow, make, deliver, serve and appreciate food; essays on trends and diaspora; and a few dispatches from my kitchen experiments and foraging expeditions.
who’s writing?
Hi! My name is Michelle Ma, and I’m a writer and journalist based in New York.
I’m currently an editor of live journalism at The Wall Street Journal, where I interview CEOs and experts on the news of the day. Before this, I was a staff writer at Wirecutter, where I wrote about and tested everyday items like fridges and vacuums. I’m a daughter of immigrants and an immigrant myself, which may tell you a lot about my relationship with food.
hot pot <3
Hot pot is one of my favorite activities and, in my opinion, unrivaled in its ability to nourish and bring people together. One day when we’re able, I’ll be gathering friends and thinkers for monthly hot pot salons in my home. Let me know if you’re interested in joining.
