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‘Dumplings are the ultimate labour of love’ Above The Fold is a zine and newsletter dedicated to ‘stories about dumplings and the people who make them.’ Beyond the charmingly illustrated cover, this niche little zine uses dumplings as a jumping off point for a deeper critical exploration of the intersection of food, culture and power. Themed ‘Made in the USA,’ this mouth-watering second issue delves into the diverse array of dumpling types found across the continent that editor Leah Mennies calls home. On the menu this time, readers will discover dumplings with a distinctly American spin, from pizza patties in Brooklyn to toasted ravioli in St. Louis. Towards the back of the issue, Mennies and Dumpling Club founder, Cathay Bi, cover the ‘mechanics of actually running a dumpling-related business’ in the US, including distribution models, funding, production scales, food safety regulations and automation. Leave with a parting gift of a mushroom ravioli recipe crafted in Chef Boyardee’s honour. Plus, an ‘all-new American classic’ in the form of cheeseburger dumplings. abovethefoldpress.com
