Russ Parsons to leave LA Times
November 14, 2015 by DarcieAnother long-time food writer is leaving a major US newspaper. This time it’s Russ Parsons, food columnist at the Los Angeles Times, who is leaving the paper after more than 20 years. Parsons announced his retirement in a tweet yesterday afternoon:
The second tweet read: “but I’m really excited to see what the next chapter will be. What is this thing called “real life”?” He explained a bit more on his Facebook page, noting that the newspaper offered a generous buyout package that he decided to take. He continued, “I’ve had unforgettable experiences and made friends I’ll always cherish,but I’m excited to see what the next chapter will be.”
In addition to his food column at the LA Times, Parsons is the author of the cookbooks How to Read a French Fry and How to Pick a Peach. Following his announcement, Parsons did not elaborate what he plans to do next. A few followers tweeted suggestions, including one that he become a farmer. Parsons replied: “c’mon mas! me a farmer? I’ve got more sense than that. wait … 40 years in newspapers. maybe i don’t. :)”
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