Staff Reports
Good news for anyone tired of political shouting and hungry for something that actually tastes good: PJ Media’s Ashley McCully is turning her Front Porch column into a regular food strand. That means recipes, kitchen tips, food history, and the kind of plainspoken take that doesn’t pander to food trends or pretend kale is a personality. If you like to cook, eat, or just enjoy a sharp opinion with your dessert, this is worth a quick scroll.
PJ Media’s New Food Column: A Simple, Honest Launch
Ashley McCully, a PJ Media author known for clear, no-nonsense writing, announced a new food-focused run in her column this week. The debut post makes the point plain: she plans to publish recipes and essays about food history, food science, and cooking technique on a regular basis. This is not an influencer fling or a trend-chasing clickbait stunt. It’s a deliberate expansion of lifestyle coverage on a conservative-leaning site that already mixes politics and culture for its readers.
Recipe of the Week: Taco Pasta Shells
The first full recipe in the series is called “Taco Pasta Shells,” and yes, it sounds like comfort food that doesn’t apologize for itself. McCully drops step-by-step directions and even teases followers with “new recipe dropping tomorrow,” signaling that original recipes will be a steady part of the column. Lines like “There are only two types of food. Yes, ONLY two.” give you the tone — frank, a little cheeky, and confident that good food is simple to spot. Readers who want practical recipes and readable food writing will find plenty to like.
Platform Play: Content, Audience, and a Little Monetization
Let’s not pretend this is charity. PJ Media positions itself as a center-right commentary site and uses a VIP membership model to promote premium content. McCully’s food pieces sit neatly alongside her other cultural commentary and the site’s political coverage, broadening the audience and giving readers a reason to subscribe. That’s fine — good journalism and good recipes both take work — but it’s worth noting this isn’t just culinary hobbyism. It’s part of a content strategy that mixes opinion, lifestyle, and paid memberships.
Bottom line: if you’re hungry for recipes that come with plain talk and the kind of worldview PJ Media readers expect, Ashley McCully’s new food column is worth a look. It promises simple, useful recipes like Taco Pasta Shells, commentary on food culture, and the occasional deep-dive into why food matters beyond the plate. Pull up a chair, bring a fork, and let’s see whether the rest of the series lives up to the first bite.
