Every Day With Rachael Ray -- New Magazine

[dcollier]

While grocery shopping yesterday afternoon, I saw (and bought) this magazine. It was the premier issue, November/December. I just quickly looked through it when I got home and haven't had a chance to really get into it yet. One thing I liked -- it had a "tear out" section for seven easy evening meals along with the shopping list. Has anyone else seen this yet?

Denise

[DeeK]

Yes. I bought it last week.

I wrote out the recipe for the Rosemary Focaccia Bread and then passed the issue along to my best friend.

I really liked the magazine, but will probably buy a few issues off the stand before I commit to a subscription.

[blazedog]

I bought it Sunday but I don't think it's something I would buy again -- it seemed a little all over the place. If I actually cooked her recipes, I might feel differently.

I did find her diet secrets to be the best part though -- I always wondered how she could eat her food -- all that cheese, all those turns around the pan etc. and still retain a relatively svelte body -- based on her sample diet, she is one of those women who basically eats nothing except dinner.

[UnGourmetGal]

I loved the new mag...I've only been able to try the Spicy Stir-Fried Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli. It was very nice, though not nearly as spicy as I would have liked. I would make it again but would add alot of heat to it!

I did notice that she really only eats dinner (thought it was weird because she is around food all the time)...I do the same thing almost, but I do always have breakfast (How do people not? :D )

[catts]

I agree with Blazedog the magazine seems all over the place. It was a bit too chaotic for my taste. Although I did like the pull out part. I will give the mag a couple of more tries before I rule it out.

[mbrogier]

I was watching something about her magazine, and she had an editor quit over the layout of the magazine. The editor said that Rachael needed someone else that had the same goals. Basically the first editor couldn't stand to have her name on a magazine that was all over the place. Rachael said she wanted the magazine to be about "everything".

I think her diet "secret" is half a bottle of nodoze and not standing still for 12 hours. The butt is genetic. :D I would love to know Giada's diet secret. I think.

I love the idea of tear out meal plans. I can't wait to grab this magazine. I'll have to make a special trip.

[MISSINDI]

I picked up the magazine last week, but haven't had a chance to look through it. From what I skimmed, looked good and in keeping with her style.

[newtricks]

I bought it and liked it. but now I can't find it! So I haven't tried anything yet. I thought there was too much "filler" stuff in the beginning. Is that what you guys mean about "all over the place"?

From what I remember the main articles were pretty good. Peter Bierly used to do the vegetarian column for CL and he's well respected. And I like the woman who did the curry article. She wrote a cookbook called "Curried Favors" that I love and sells delicious indian sauces. (but can't remember her name right now). there was also a pumpkin polenta that I totally want to try so I'm hoping my copy shows up.

Don't know if I need a subscription though, I can't even keep up with CL and the bb.