{
  "id": 16734650,
  "title": "WINNING: Anna Trapido is Food Writer of the Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/winning-anna-trapido-is-food-writer-of-the-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T10:44:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-27-anna-trapido-is-food-writer-of-the-year/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anna Trapido is the Food Writer of the Year, having won the prestigious title at the annual Galliova Awards. This is not her first victory in the category, as she has claimed the crown before. In addition to her Food Writer of the Year accolade, Trapido also triumphed in the sister category of Health Writer of the Year.\n\nHer portfolio of work earned her the top spot, featuring ten stories that captivate readers. Each piece in her submission is a testament to Trapido's immense talent and the value she brings to TGIFood with every story she crafts. Here are the stories she submitted, in the order she provided:\n\n1. Chef Alain Roux's raspberry soufflés at the Pink Lady left everyone in awe.\n2. The secrets of piri-piri, a dish deeply rooted in culture and knowledge.\n3. Ghana's beloved street food: Kosua ne meko, a healthy and flavorful dish.\n4. Tanzanian Pinotage paired with green banana soup, an unusual yet delightful combination.\n5. The luxury rebranding of ordinary appetites through collagen, chicken feet, and ceramics.\n6. Delele, a velvety vegetable that bridges language and sensory experience.\n7. Chicken liver, a nutritious and delicious ingredient that is both divisive and cherished.\n8. A witty and elegant debut by Insta legend Fehmida 'Fehmz' Jordaan in \"Damn Good Food.\"\n9. A humorous survey of South Africa's finest fried chicken contenders.\n10. The ongoing debate: Is chicken soup a cure, comfort, or both?",
  "summary": "A portfolio of work published in TGIFood secured the win for South Africa’s finest food writer, Anna Trapido, at the annual Galliova Awards.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anna Trapido wins Food Writer of the Year at Galliova Awards",
    "Trapido also wins Health Writer of the Year in sister category",
    "Ten captivating stories feature in her award-winning portfolio"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Trapido's dual victory reinforces her dominance in culinary storytelling and establishes her as a versatile authority capable of bridging the gap between indulgent food culture and nutritional health.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}