June is here!

[kcmo727]

Can't believe how early I received this...seems like I am always on the late end. The cover features Mango Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp, which looks really good. Here are some cover blurbs:

Summer cookbook: 109 fresh recipes for the sunny season

Quick pasta salads

Easy brunch menu

Vacations that cook

Boost your workout

I haven't had a chance to look through the whole issue but it seems like a good one!!! :D

[Peggy]

Are you kidding?:eek: That is unbelievably early! I'm barely halfway through the May issue so for onc I'm not in a rush.

Peggy

[sneezles]

Wow! That is really early! I don't have mine but I did receive the June/July issue of Eating Well and I always seem to get it the middle of the first month. It's chalk full of great looking recipes...lots of shrimp!!!

[ctr264]

I just pick up May at our local newstand. Obviously, I won't be seeing June for some time yet.

[karen w]

DARN!!! Here I thought I was the first for a change. But hey, not only did I get my June CL today, I also got the new Eating Well. Sad thing is I have company coming tomorrow, so have been too busy baking/cooking to even glance at them yet. Ahhh....but at least it is something to look forward to over the next week!

Karen

[valchemist]

I got my June CL today, too.

And I also got the June/July Eating Well. There is shrimp on the cover of it, too!

editing to say...
oops. just read Karen's post. I guess it is a "connecticut thang."

[SueK]

Well, today I got my new Bon Appetit, Sunset and Veg Times. That'll hold me for a few days, so I'm hoping CL and EW show up by at least Wednesday. Seems like I'm always the last one in PA to get mine, though!

[madpots]

I got my June CL and May Southern living the same day. By the time I get through taking all those little cards out I don't want to read either one.
The cost of magazines keeps going up because of paper costs etc, so they say, but why do all the magazines I subscribe to have 5 or 6 cards to mail in subscribing to the magazine. They offer special rates and even free gifts. I am a subscriber and yet they have all these cards, then at least 6 months before my subscription expires they start sending me renewal notices. No wonder they cost so much.

[badunnin]

I never got May. :(

[Gecko]

Originally posted by madpots
I got my June CL and May Southern living the same day. By the time I get through taking all those little cards out I don't want to read either one.
The cost of magazines keeps going up because of paper costs etc, so they say, but why do all the magazines I subscribe to have 5 or 6 cards to mail in subscribing to the magazine. They offer special rates and even free gifts. I am a subscriber and yet they have all these cards, then at least 6 months before my subscription expires they start sending me renewal notices. No wonder they cost so much.

I totally agree. I just got a renewal notice for one of my DH magazines - it expires Sept 06! They were asking us to renew before a price increase and this was the 4th notice I had received. If they would just stop sending me renewal notices the price wouldn't have to increase at all.

I also dislike the renewal notices and phone calls I have received from Highlights, a children's magazines. As if the renewal notices weren't enough, they started calling me. The guy actually had the nerve to question my dedication as a parent because I was depriving my child by not immediately renewing the magazine, and she was also missing out on a free gift. He was so downright unpleasant I asked for his supervisor. When he got on the line I explained what had happened and the supervisor told me that it was standard preceedure for them to try 4 different approaches whilst they had me on the phone. I politely told him what I thought of his proceedures, told him to remove my name immediately from the call list, and advised that they had seen the last of me as a customer.

[KLynn]

Got my in Atlanta today!

[Terrytx]

Slknight is quoted, about her love for meatloaf sandwiches:)

[Ralph]

Suburban Chicago today!

[seeteekay]

No pressure, but for those of us who haven't got our issue, would you post the index of recipes??

[Bawstinn]

Originally posted by Ralph
Suburban Chicago today!

It usually hits me in Iowa 2 days after Illinois, so I'll be watching my mailbox starting tomorrow!

[Gail K.]

Wow! I got June's issue in my mailbox today, as well. This is my second month of receiving the issue so early (after getting it so late in previous months). It looks like a great one!

[slknight]

Originally posted by Terrytx
Slknight is quoted, about her love for meatloaf sandwiches:)

Huh?! I had no idea. What did I say? :o I sure do love 'em. :D

[Terrytx]

Originally posted by slknight


Huh?! I had no idea. What did I say? :o I sure do love 'em. :D

"I love meat loaf sandwiches. The contrast between the crispness of the toast, the hot melted cheese, and the cold meat loaf is heaven."

[slknight]

Originally posted by Terrytx


"I love meat loaf sandwiches. The contrast between the crispness of the toast, the hot melted cheese, and the cold meat loaf is heaven."

Ah, thanks. :) What's really weird is that I posted that on 4/30/2004! Not exactly what the bulletin board is currently discussing. :rolleyes:

http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57698&highlight=contrast

[NewMrsG]

I have it at home - just got it yesterday - and can post the index if no one else gets to it.

I'm usually CL's biggest fan, but I actually found this issue sort of weird when I skimmed it last night - lots of odd sounding combinations.

[HUNGRY!]

I agree NewMrsG, I found myself saying "huh?" to a lot of the recipes.

[Alethea]

Mine arrived yesterday, which is really freaking early. I'm typically one of the last to receive their issue, and I too never received May.

Anyhow, I agree with NewMrsG and Hungry that the recipes seemed a little lackluster. I'm not too keen on the whole middle part of the magazine being a series of A-Z recipes. It took up a lot of space to fit in all these recipes, and I kept finding myself thinking, "Oh, I'm only at P?" And again, no inspired vegetarian section.

Okay, whine over.:o I'm sure I'll find some good recipes in there, I always do.:)

[funnybone]

I got my magazine on Monday along with Gourmet, Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Eating Well, and Chicago. HELP!;)

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by Alethea

Anyhow, I agree with NewMrsG and Hungry that the recipes seemed a little lackluster. I'm not too keen on the whole middle part of the magazine being a series of A-Z recipes. It took up a lot of space to fit in all these recipes, and I kept finding myself thinking, "Oh, I'm only at P?" And again, no inspired vegetarian section.


I don't agree. I like the "Summer Cookbook" idea, where just about every summer food favorite is given a recipe, so that there's something for everybody, so much so that I wish they'd made it a really special issue by letting it stand alone without ads breaking it up just this once. If the "Inspired Vegetarian" isn't there, there are plenty of things that are already vegetarian or easily adapted, like the Chickpea Salad I did last night.

All in all, I found it a good issue to sit down with and plan while looking forward to all the wonderful produce to appear, so much so that I wish they'd provided a "shopping list" feature like some of the other food mags do.

Bob

[NewMrsG]

I looked through it more closely last night and definitely found a few things that looked good - the lemon drop liqueur, the Indian recipes towards the end, the creme brulee ... but all in all it was just alot of odd stuff - such as the stuffed squash blossoms on bread. I will also say, though, that there were just a lot of recipes for things I don't like or are allergic to - like pork, oranges, and plums. (More to add to the thread on what I won't eat!) And tons of stuff with olives, which my husband won't eat.

Just not a good issue for me - probably my least favorite so far. But I'm sure I'll make some things from it and it will be great for others!

[HUNGRY!]

It was the squash blossoms on bread that got me too, as well as the strawberry sorbet with black pepper (which I will probably try). I do appreciate the different uses of summer produce though and will probably try all of the drink recipes.

[Wendy w]

Mine came yesterday, and although I didn't get much of a chance to look through it, I really liked the summertime cookbook and think that is is the best issue of the year so far.

[acginkc]

I liked some of the recipes, peaked my interest a few times. The layout of this issue was not very good for me. I felt like a lot was jammed in each page. I think further readings will help me out a lot.

Originally posted by Alethea
And again, no inspired vegetarian section.

It starts on page 190, and is all dips. So while present, it may not be all that "inspiring" or memorable :). Though there were a few recipes I will try. I could live on dips.

[KLynn]

Well, I am not loving the June issue. Maybe it is me, but April and May didn't do anything for me either!! I don't know what my problem is.

I ordered several back issues off of Ebay recently, and I have really enjoyed cooking from these (they are mosty '97 and '98). Maybe my tastebuds are behind the times, and I will enjoy the current issues in 7-8 years!!!

[etawalker]

I received my June issue today and quickly flipped through it. I thought the summer cookbook part looked fairly interesting. I must have missed the squash blossoms on bread in my haste to see what was inside the issue. (Hmmm, wonder if my picky 5-year-old would go for that?)

Is it just me, or was the January 05 issue the best so far this year?

[NewMrsG]

I just wanted to apologize for not posting the index as I'd promised. I keep forgetting to bring the magazine to work and I've been working late all week. I can do it Friday or Saturday if no one else can by then - my apologies!

[granolagirl]

Wow, June is already out? I just got May yesterday!

[MnSnow]

It showed up on my Twin Cities doorstep today. I'm curious to take a look at it after all the mixed reviews here.

Jody

[bobmark226]

I'm curious as to what the objection to those poor maligned squash blossoms is?

Bob

[NewMrsG]

Originally posted by bobmark226
I'm curious as to what the objection to those poor maligned squash blossoms is?

Bob

Ha! I didn't mean to have hurt their feelings! I guess when I think of bruschetta, I think of things that are sort of schmeared onto bread. This was just a stuffed thing sitting on top of a piece of bread, which seemed somehow odd to me. I've also never eaten or cooked a squash blossom myself, so maybe that just added to the weirdness for me.

Just my opinion!

[HUNGRY!]

The stuffed squash blossom part looked good to me- I love sqash blossoms. But they looked really weird perched on top a dry piece of toasted bread, almost like they took it a step too far. I wondered why they felt the need to add the bread part.

[MISSINDI]

Nothing here yet in Jersey.

Funnybone, what type of magazine is Chatelaine? Never heard of it. :)

[kima]

Originally posted by MISSINDI
Nothing here yet in Jersey.

Funnybone, what type of magazine is Chatelaine? Never heard of it. :)

I hope funny ;) doesn't mind if I answer this for her.
Chatelaine is a women's magazine here in Canada. It is very similiar to many American magazines in that it covers fashion, gardening, cooking (great recipes) and women's issues. What makes it different though is that there are no articles fawning over celebrites with something to promote. :rolleyes: :)

You can check out their website at
www.chatelaine.com

[MISSINDI]

Originally posted by kima


I hope funny ;) doesn't mind if I answer this for her.
Chatelaine is a women's magazine here in Canada. It is very similiar to many American magazines in that it covers fashion, gardening, cooking (great recipes) and women's issues. What makes it different though is that there are no articles fawning over celebrites with something to promote. :rolleyes: :)

You can check out their website at
www.chatelaine.com

Thanks, kima -- the recipes look great! It looks similar to our Woman's Day and Family Circle. :)

[jtoepfert100]

I'm with Bob, I thought this was the best issue in awhile. I did think they included recipes with odd ingredients, but I like that - it helps me branch out. Two years ago, I don't think I knew what cilantro was! Never seen a squash blossom, but who knows? It could become a family staple!:cool:

[Gecko]

Originally posted by kima


I hope funny ;) doesn't mind if I answer this for her.
Chatelaine is a women's magazine here in Canada. It is very similiar to many American magazines in that it covers fashion, gardening, cooking (great recipes) and women's issues. What makes it different though is that there are no articles fawning over celebrites with something to promote. :rolleyes: :)

You can check out their website at
www.chatelaine.com

I picked up a copy of this magazine whilst I was in Vancouver. I really enjoyed it. You can sign up for a free trial issue here (https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/MH/CHE/CHE_UISubscriptionsNEW.jsp?cds_page_id=771&id=1116538358011&lsid=51391631264029032&vid=2&cds_response_key=V4YH001WN&cds_mag_code=CHE) . It seems though that you have to enter your credit card details to get the free offer. The price of a subscription to the US is $49.00 CDN (approx $39.00 USD), which is cheaper than what Amazon is offering - $46.95.

[kima]

Well it is not quite like WD or FC.
It changed a few years ago to try and appeal to a younger, more hip audience. Quite a few controversial topics which I don't see in those other two mags are covered.
The recipe editor is top notch and the recipes, like Canadian Living, are very reliable.
Plus you get to learn more about your northern neighbours!!! :)

[badunnin]

I was so excited today! I had a CL in my mailbox! I tore off the "protective cover" (read: advert) and found... May! Lovely.

[Gecko]

Originally posted by badunnin
I was so excited today! I had a CL in my mailbox! I tore off the "protective cover" (read: advert) and found... May! Lovely.

I know that feeling well :D . Has you kind of wondering where the magazine has been all of this time? Did it take the scenic route, has it been to foreign countries, did it meet the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (and more importantly - did he enjoy reading it?)?????? Or has it just been sitting, all alone, in the bottom of a barrel at the Post Office forgotten until now. I guess we will never know.

[NewMrsG]

I remembered today - here it is:

Appetizers:
Cannellini Pesto
Caramelized Black Bean "Butter"
Corn Bread with Curried Apricot Chutney
Croutons with Orange and Fennel Tapenade
Curried Tomato Spread
Dill and Beet-Cured Salmon with Cucumber Salad
Fresh Corn and Scallop Johnnycakes with Green Onion Sauce
Nectarine, Prosciutto, and Arugula Bundles
Olive and Caramelized Onion Tart
Peach and Brie Quesadillas with Lime-Honey Dipping Sauce
Provencal Olive Spread
Red-Red Bean Spread
Roasted Tricolored Peppers with Crostini
Rosemary-Chickpea Dip
Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers
Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta
Tex-Mex Pinto Bean Spread
Warm Olives with Wild Herbs

Beverages:
Kiwi Colada
Lemon Drop Liqueur
Lemon Verbena Iced Tea
Thai Iced Coffee

Breads:
Cornmeal, Fennel, and Golden Raisin Dinner Rolls
Hazelnut Bread
Lemon-Buttermilk Scones with Quick Blackberry Jam

Desserts:
Banana-Chocolate Brunch Cake
Blueberry-Lemon Coffee Cake
Cherry-Almond Upside-Down Cake
Chocolate-Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Citrus Chiffon Cake
Gooseberry Fool
Honey Creme Brulee with Raspberries
Lavender and Toasted Almond Ice Cream with Warm Figs
Nectarines Poached in Lavender-Honey Syrup
Orange Cake with Fresh Berries
Plum Galette
Strawberry-Black Pepper Sorbet
Streusal-Topped Key Lime Squares

Grains:
Curd Rice
Greek-Style Picnic Salad
Spelt Salad with Fava Beans

Main Dishes:
Beef:
Beef, Okra,and Potato Kebabs
Grilled Vidalia Onion and Steak Sandwiches

Fish and Shellfish:
Bengali Fish Curry
Cilantro Pesto Primavera with Seared Tuna
Fish Tacos with Two Salsas
Mango Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Ponzu Grilled Salmon with Golden Beet Couscous
Seafood Stuffed Eggplant
Shrimp Pie
Spiced Salmon Kebabs
Spicy Passion Fruit-Glazed Shrimp
Summer Salad of Seared Tuna, Lima Beans, and Tomatoes
Thai Shrimp and Tofu with Asparagus
Tilapia in Mustard Cream Sauce
Wasabi Seafood Salad
Whole Trout with Tarragon Aioli

[NewMrsG]

Lamb:
Apricot Lamb Chops
Grilled Lamb Chops with Lavender Salt

Pork:
Country Potatoes au Gratin
Fig and Pork Brochettes
Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Prosciutto Strata
Grilled Peaches and Pork
Pork Tenderloin Diane
Rotini, Summer Squash, and Prosciutto Salad with Rosemary Dressing
Skillet Pork with Sweet Balsamic Peaches
Spicy-Sweet Pork Tenderloin

Poultry:
Chicken adn Farfalle Salad with Walnut Pesto
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Grape Glaze
Marinated Grilled Chicken Legs
Orange Chicken Salad with Feta
Sesame-Chile Chicken with Gingered Watermelon Salsa

Vegetarian:
Cheesy Baked Cavatappi with Onions and Peppers
Eggplant with Spinach-Yogurt Sauce
Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

Miscellaneous:
Homemade Yogurt
Spicy Pickled Okra
Yogurt Cheese

Pasta:
Cheesy Baked Cavatappi with Onions and Peppers
Cilantro Pesto Primavera with Seared Tuna
Easy Mushroom Orzo
Fresh Tortellini with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Salads:
Chicken and Farfalle salad with Walnut Pesto
Chickpea Salad with Provencal Herbs and Olives
Chopped Vegetable and CHicken Salad
Greek-Style Picnic Salad
Haricots Verts and Grape Tomato Salad with Creme Fraiche Dressing
Indian Cabbage Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens Salad with Honey-Orange Dressing
Orange CHicken Salad with Feta
Pike Place Market Salad
Rotini, Summer Squash, and Prosciutto Salad with Rosemary Dressing
Soba and Slaw Salad with Peanut Dressing
Sparkling Fruit Gelees
Spelt Salad with Fava Beans
Stacked Heirloom Tomato Salad with Ricotta Salata Cream
Summer Salad of Seared Tuna, Lima Beans, and Tomatoes
Wasabi Seafood Salad

Sandwiches:
Grilled Vidalia Onion and Steak Sandwiches

Sauces, etc.:
Cilantro Pesto
Fresh Raspberry Sauce
Jalapeno-Spiked Cherry Preserves
Peach Barbecue Sauce
Peach-Vidalia Jam
Pineapple Raita
Plum Jam
Quick Blackberry Jam
Salsa Verde
Walnut-Yogurt Dip

Sides:
Curd Rice
Eight-Ball Zucchini Parmesan
Grits Casserole with Pesto Butter
Spinach and Parmesan Fallen Souffle
Tandoori-Style Cauliflower
Yellow Squash Ribbons with Red Onion and Parmesan

Soups and Stews:
Chicken and Rice Avgolemono with Dill
Leek and Lima Bean Soup with Bacon
Tomato Soup with Chicken and Gorgonzola Cheese
Vegetable Soup with Pistou

[sarah2397]

NewMrsG: Thanks for posting that.

I have not looked thru the mag yet but based on the recipe list titles it sounds to me like there are several in the Fish/Shellfish section that I'd like to try. Also some of the apps. The veg main meals is rather skimpy!

[badunnin]

Originally posted by Gecko


I know that feeling well :D . Has you kind of wondering where the magazine has been all of this time? Did it take the scenic route, has it been to foreign countries, did it meet the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (and more importantly - did he enjoy reading it?)?????? Or has it just been sitting, all alone, in the bottom of a barrel at the Post Office forgotten until now. I guess we will never know.

Exactly! But, I reported it missing to CL, so I'll get an extra issue. I actually got the "We're sending this card to the address we sent your magazine to" card a few days previous! (Umm, if I got to the card, the address is obviously correct, and if I didn't get the card, how could I check the address?)

Oh, the PM of PNG left his notes on the cake article. ;)

[MiMo]

I am so disappointed with the June issue. I have looked through it two times now and have determined I will be making no new recipes from it this month. Luckily, I have enough recipes in my "to try" pile to make up for it. I wasn't overly impressed with "Everyday Food" this month, either. Ho hum. :(

[stacy7272]

I got mine yesterday - another early one for me.

It was a bittersweet mail day. DH came in after getting the mail to let me know we got a letter telling us DS didn't get into the school of our choice (23rd on the wait list!). And oh, you got your Cooking Light.

[Gecko]

Originally posted by badunnin


Oh, the PM of PNG left his notes on the cake article. ;)

I imagine his notes would be very interesting - there should be some fun substitutions for ingredients that he cannot get in PNG ;)

[tamawrite]

Originally posted by badunnin


Exactly! But, I reported it missing to CL, so I'll get an extra issue. I actually got the "We're sending this card to the address we sent your magazine to" card a few days previous! (Umm, if I got to the card, the address is obviously correct, and if I didn't get the card, how could I check the address?)



Maybe it's because the PO will forward letters/postcards but not magazines? That's my best guess.

[Melman]

<drumroll, please>
The June issue arrived in my mailbox yesterday. I think this is the earliest I've ever received an issue. When I saw a magazine in there, I just assumed it was one of my other subscriptions. What a fun surprise.

[CL, if you're listening, I could get used to this!!!! :D :D :D]

[biondetta]

I got mine last week and found a ton of recipes I wanted to try, but didn't get a chance to try any until today. We did a huge grocery run and now I'm set to try a number of recipes, including the cover recipe which will be our dinner tonight. We've been grilling out a lot recently, and it was nice to see recipes specifically for grilling.

I also really liked the way they did the alphabetized ingredient feature. That was a fun (and attractive) layout.

[tholbrook]

Originally posted by jtoepfert100
I'm with Bob, I thought this was the best issue in awhile. I did think they included recipes with odd ingredients, but I like that - it helps me branch out. Two years ago, I don't think I knew what cilantro was! Never seen a squash blossom, but who knows? It could become a family staple!:cool: I am in agreement too! This may be the best issue yet IMO. I loved the "A through Z" feature because it has such a wide range of dishes (as opposed to, say, the sheet cake feature in one of the previous months). More pictures than usual, which I liked.

The only thing I wasn't happy about is that the Inspired Vegetarian section is all bean dips ... couldn't that have been a feature on appetizers instead, and the Inspired Vegetarian have some "real" food recipes? Oh, and at least 2 recipes called for fresh figs - I didn't think they were in season yet (maybe they are somewhere else?). I'm being overly picky here, but I get annoyed when I see recipes for ingredients that are out of season.

But all in all, I'm thrilled with the issue (and that it's here already! :D) I highlighted over 50 recipes that I want to try, which is the most I've ever gotten from any issue. I'm going to make the Strawberry-Black Pepper Sorbet tonight, and the Cornbread with Curried Apricot Chutney sometime this week.

And I love squash blossoms and planted a bunch of zucchini and yellow squash for the sole purpose of harvesting the blossoms this year! I'm looking forward to trying the Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta!

[redwinegrammy]

:confused: I agree that the June issue is a little odd. I didn't find much I wanted to try in the May issue and was looking forward to June. I like to broaden by tastes by trying new foods and recipes but the past couple of month's recipes are too far out there. I have only been a subscriber for 3 years, maybe I'll try the ebay thing and get some older issues.

[Peggy]

For those of us that are STILL WAITING for our June issues...:rolleyes: No worries! The index and recipes are now posted on the website! Hurray!! Maybe I should just not renew my subscription and just get the recipes online. Something to think about...


Peggy

[NewMrsG]

I noticed this as well, Peggy, but anytime I click on any of the recipes, I get a "Page not Found" message. Is it working for you? I was just assuming that it wasn't quite ready to access yet.

[Terrytx]

Originally posted by NewMrsG
I noticed this as well, Peggy, but anytime I click on any of the recipes, I get a "Page not Found" message. Is it working for you? I was just assuming that it wasn't quite ready to access yet.

ditto for me too

[Peggy]

You are both right! I just tried to view a recipe and it doesn't work.:mad: I wish they would get their act together or send me my issue!

Peggy