ULTRA LAST MINUTE GIFT - food magazines

December 25, 2022 6:48 AM

What is the best magazine available for a subscription for a skilled serious home cook who really likes classic French cooking? Also likes international vegetarian ideas.

I'm thinking of Bon Appetit but I am not a foodie and don't know if that's actually as good as its fame makes me think it is. I don't think they love Cook's Illustrated for some reason and they definitely would not like, for example, the Food Network magazine.
Would be OK if the magazine were in French, but must be available to U.S. either print or digital ok

posted by ojocaliente to Food & Drink (5 answers total)

Best answer: I think Saveur would probably fit the bill. They have gorgeous pics, great articles, and an international focus.
posted by toastyk at 7:03 AM on December 25, 2022 [7 favorites]

Best answer: Came in to say Saveur, I think it fits the bill perfectly.
posted by mumimor at 7:16 AM on December 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

Best answer: If you would prefer a French-language magazine, Artisans looks like a good one. Regal and Cuisine et Vins de France are also options.

(Full disclosure, I have read none of these.)
posted by box at 7:46 AM on December 25, 2022

Best answer: It’s not vegetarian, but Whetstone is my go-to around international food these days.
posted by mismatched at 12:28 PM on December 25, 2022 [1 favorite]

Saveur is no longer regularly publishing.
posted by jocelmeow at 5:35 PM on December 26, 2022