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Food Network Magazine
When I received the offer in my mailbox to subscribe to this new magazine, I declined their offer. I was still reeling from hearing the news about the death of Gourmet, one of my favorite food magazines. While standing in line at Borders bookstore (yes, I was there again) I decided to grab this food publication and see what it is about. Food. Well yes, it is about food.
One of the selling points is the fact we get to see so many Food TV personalities. They have taken time from their busy schedules to give us more of their favorite recipes. There is even a section about truffles by world famous Chef Jacques Torres! Chocolates, just in time for candy making to enhance our upcoming Valentine's Day. If for no other reason, I recommend you go out and buy this edition, so we can do a chocolate candy making event together. I love him, and even visited his tiny chocolate shop in Brooklyn, back in November 2001. His chocolates are utterly amazing and I believe if you Google him, you can find his web site and you can order on line.
There are lots of healthy recipes within these pages and delicious fattening ones that make you want to try them. I decided to put together one of my own just from looking at the front cover. Here is a photo of my healthy dinner I served tonight. I used lemons, grapes, oranges, mushrooms, cucumbers, carrots and grape tomatoes. Orzo and angel hair combined with butter, olive oil, salt, pepper and dill weed, made for a healthy and inexpensive dining experience.
Alton Brown, Paula Dean, Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri and The Neelys all share their Super Bowl weekend recipe ideas. It's nice to see them in their new magazine. It's just plain friendly!
This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 10:41 pm and is filed under Recommended Cookbooks, Writing. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Penny says:
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 01:57 pm
Good review Theresa! I have had a charter subscription and really enjoy this magazine. While it's no Gourmet, this magazine knows who and what it is, and doesn't try to be anything else. It's more mainstream, and like Taste of Home, it appeals to everyday cooks of all skill levels. Food Network knows their target audience and they hit the mark with this magazine.There is lots to "digest" here, so you get your money's worth! I recommend it highly...I just renewed my subscription.
Theresa111 says:
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Thank Penny. I was going through the mounds of paperwork that I have allowed to pile up (mostly renewals, charities and such), to wade through for recycling and I saw the invitation from this magazine. $15.00 for 10 issues. I am now considering a yes, since you have endorsed them.
love4coffee says:
Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 12:29 am
Thanks Theresa! I was wondering about this magazine (as I was still mourning over Gourmet's disappearance too!) I really enjoyed the review you made!
Theresa111 says:
Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 05:10 am
Thank you. I am considering sending in my $15.00 but haven't finalized it. Tonight, I baked Rose's cake and just in the nick of time, too. It is too hot to taste!
LadyGourmet says:
Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 01:28 pm
Dear Theresa, Bravo! You took that recipe and made it your own! I love to do that. I always say, "I don't have that, but yes!, I can use this", and suddenly I have a creation that is my own. Your creation sounds tropical. I bet it was great. I also hesitate to order a magazine, it can become expensive. I wait until the magazine makes, "an offer I can't refuse."