Comments on: Farewell to Ruth Reichl’s Gourmet http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Pithy snippets about food writing Thu, 17 May 2012 08:48:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lillie http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-1235 Lillie Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:31:47 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-1235 So I think she AND the New Yorker should start a new food magazine called something like The New Yorker of Food. I have subscribed to Gourmet for 40 years; it's the ONLY magazine I have continuously subscribed to for more than a few years. There are a zillion two-bit food mags out there, but Gourmet is the only one that has serious writing about food. So I think she AND the New Yorker should start a new food magazine called something like The New Yorker of Food. I have subscribed to Gourmet for 40 years; it’s the ONLY magazine I have continuously subscribed to for more than a few years. There are a zillion two-bit food mags out there, but Gourmet is the only one that has serious writing about food.

]]> By: The Italian Dish http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-858 The Italian Dish Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:53:19 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-858 Your post was the first thing I read this morning, after going to bed last night, stunned about Gourmet. I still can't believe it. I get Bon Appetit also, but have complained for years that the magazine had dumbed down its articles and photography. Now they're shutting down the superior Gourmet and putting their emphasis on Bon Appetit? I don't get it. Gourmet's articles were incredible. I will miss it sorely every month. Your post was the first thing I read this morning, after going to bed last night, stunned about Gourmet. I still can’t believe it. I get Bon Appetit also, but have complained for years that the magazine had dumbed down its articles and photography. Now they’re shutting down the superior Gourmet and putting their emphasis on Bon Appetit? I don’t get it. Gourmet’s articles were incredible. I will miss it sorely every month.

]]> By: Nani http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-855 Nani Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:13:25 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-855 Dianne, A beautiful tribute to one remarkable writer. I too loved Gourmet the minute she took over, relished the narratives and stories and risque food photographs, her willingness to push the element in regards to content, politics of food and so much more. She made Gourmet standout in an already crowded magazine world. I feel even more lucky now, that I had one tiny snippet in the magazine while she was at helm. And like everyone, I was completely shocked and am deeply saddened. Dianne, A beautiful tribute to one remarkable writer. I too loved Gourmet the minute she took over, relished the narratives and stories and risque food photographs, her willingness to push the element in regards to content, politics of food and so much more. She made Gourmet standout in an already crowded magazine world. I feel even more lucky now, that I had one tiny snippet in the magazine while she was at helm.

And like everyone, I was completely shocked and am deeply saddened.

]]> By: Stephanie http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-854 Stephanie Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:52:48 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-854 Glad you liked it! I'm still reeling. Got a little misty going through old issues. My husband thinks I'm being a drama queen. ;) Glad you liked it! I’m still reeling. Got a little misty going through old issues.

My husband thinks I’m being a drama queen. ;)

]]> By: diannejacob http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-852 diannejacob Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:22:16 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-852 Faith, thanks for writing. I don't think they'll keep the online version. I read somewhere that they'll keep the recipes on Epicurious, but that's it. The website is too tied to the magazine. Faith, thanks for writing. I don’t think they’ll keep the online version. I read somewhere that they’ll keep the recipes on Epicurious, but that’s it. The website is too tied to the magazine.

]]> By: diannejacob http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-851 diannejacob Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:21:22 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-851 Splendid post, Stephanie. You did a great job of synthesizing the collective sense of loss, and analyzing why you love Gourmet. Thanks for linking to me as a "shocked culinarian." That's a new title, for sure. Splendid post, Stephanie. You did a great job of synthesizing the collective sense of loss, and analyzing why you love Gourmet. Thanks for linking to me as a “shocked culinarian.” That’s a new title, for sure.

]]> By: Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:08:39 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-850 This is unbelievable. Gourmet is one of the best, if not THE best of food magazines out there. I hope this doesn't mean more junk in the food magazine industry. We have enough junk food already. This is unbelievable. Gourmet is one of the best, if not THE best of food magazines out there. I hope this doesn’t mean more junk in the food magazine industry. We have enough junk food already.

]]> By: Stephanie http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-848 Stephanie Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:55:06 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-848 You've inspired me to write my own post: http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/gourmet-ill-miss-you/ You’ve inspired me to write my own post:

http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/gourmet-ill-miss-you/

]]> By: Faith Kramer http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-846 Faith Kramer Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:16:40 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-846 You are right that for many us having our writing in Gourmet was a hallmark of successs. (or in my case an aspiration). If they keep the on line version , I wonder what it will use use for content now the magazine is gone. Maybe they will re-focus and do more than re-package content. One hopes so, that we won't lose Gourmet's distinctive voice entirely. You are right that for many us having our writing in Gourmet was a hallmark of successs. (or in my case an aspiration).

If they keep the on line version , I wonder what it will use use for content now the magazine is gone. Maybe they will re-focus and do more than re-package content. One hopes so, that we won’t lose Gourmet’s distinctive voice entirely.

]]> By: Phoo-D http://diannej.com/blog/2009/10/farewell-to-ruth-reichls-gourmet/comment-page-1/#comment-844 Phoo-D Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:23:37 +0000 http://diannej.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-844 Dianne- I couldn't agree more. Under Ruth's guidance Gourmet was a joy to read. I treasured it not only for the stunning photographs and recipes that challenged me to try new techniques and ingredients- but because it was always smart. The insightful writing and carefully crafted pieces opened my eyes to many aspects of the food world I would have otherwise missed. This is such a loss. Dianne- I couldn’t agree more. Under Ruth’s guidance Gourmet was a joy to read. I treasured it not only for the stunning photographs and recipes that challenged me to try new techniques and ingredients- but because it was always smart. The insightful writing and carefully crafted pieces opened my eyes to many aspects of the food world I would have otherwise missed. This is such a loss.

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