Pros: Every recipe I've tried was excellent! Background of foods and articles very informative.
Cons: Most recipes require hard to find ingredients. Not for the novice cook.
The Bottom Line: Food professionals and those home chefs seeking a challenge in the kitchen will find Saveur a treat! The recipes are exceptional, the articles are informative, and the ads are resourceful.
As an author of a cookbook and webmaster of a site featuring old-fashioned, home style foods, trying new recipes is not just an adventure, but a job in my home. At first, Saveur seemed too fancy and elaborate to suit my usual cooking style, but I sure am glad I gave it a shot!
I have no idea how this magazine started coming to my home (I never subscribed) and the first few issues were thumbed through and set aside. Then, when I was pregnant and cooking became a form of entertainment, I looked through Saveur for something more challenging and impressive to prepare. I found it in Saveur!
Now, I look forward to each and every issue in my mailbox. My husband and I have prepared countless dishes from the magazine and every single one has been extraordinary! Many of them are even easy to prepare, despite the seemingly intimidating list of ingredients and instructions. Though most recipes call for hard to find ingredients, we've substituted them for more common ones and still had great results. However, if you want to use the ingredients listed in the magazine, Saveur is kind enough to provide sources in the back of the magazine for many items.
Most recipes are incorporated into an article about a specific region or type of food. These articles are very informative and knowing the origin or significance of a dish makes them more meaningful. After skimming through, looking at the recipes, reading the articles are a must!
I have to admit, the ads are second only to the recipes as my favorite part of Saveur. The specialty food sources and the kitchen appliance advertisements keep me daydreaming for hours!
The only information within Saveur that I have no interest in is the wine reviews. Not a problem, though, just pass through it and move on to better things.
I see many other reviewers noted the price as being high. I think it's worth every penny! We don't have the luxury of frequenting five-star restaurants, but with Saveur, we can acquire that top-notch fare at home.
This magazine isn't for the amateur cook or those not interested in learning about food in history or origins of the edibles we love. Food professionals and those home chefs seeking a challenge in the kitchen will find Saveur a treat.
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