Saveur magazine worth subscribing to?

[madeliner]

There is an offer for saveur at a discount mag website - a year for $4.99

I would hate to even pay $5 for a magazine that isn't worth it

is it any good?

btw if anyone is interested here is the link
(I think it expires quite soon)
https://www.tanga.com/deals/004ff5d63...

[kseiverd]

Haven't bought or subscribed to any food/cooking magazin in YEARS, and really don't miss them!?! Pretty much all of them have a wbe site, where you can browse recipesand issues for free!

[sandylc]

Does anyone here read Fine Cooking? Just curious.

[Chocolatechipkt]

I do ... I'm a big fan.

[Chocolatechipkt]

I love reading Saveur, though I rarely cook from it. I got a great deal on it last year and am happy to read it every month.

[EWSflash]

I still mourn the Gourmet of the '70s and '80s, but looking forward, a friend has given me Saveur for Christmas for the last several years, and I think it's probably the best one that's out there now.
At any rate, it's CERTAINLY worth $5/year.

[Kris in Beijing]

I have an eBay alert set up for old Gourmet magazines...

[sandylc]

I have most of them beginning in the mid eighties.

[madeliner]

offer is back up-it ends today if anyone is interested

https://www.tanga.com/deals/super-sav...

there are others magazines with similar discounts there too

[madeliner]

another tanga offer if anyone is interested

https://www.tanga.com/deals/pick-pric...

there is taste of home and la cucina de italia for 4-6 $

[rasputina]

Depends what you're looking for in a food magazine. I find it pretty to look at and sometimes enjoyable to read for entertainment but I've never cooked one recipe from the magazine and I can't remember learning anything new as far as cooking skills go.

I've had an on again off again subscription over the years.

[Shrinkrap]

Going to check if the offer is good for a renewal! I've paid quite a bit more, and for maybe 10 years now. That an Lucky Peach are the only ones I still get.

Pretty good website and mobile app too, where you can get a good sense of what the mag is like.

[flourgirl]

I love this magazine, thanks for the heads up, I just added 3 yrs to my current subscription.

[Shrinkrap]

How did you add it to your current subscription? I don't see an option for that.

Never mind, I see it.

[tcamp]

Nice! I buy it at least 2x a year on the newstand so this is a very good deal. Just purchased, thanks.

[madeliner]

fwiw I thought this site was a total scam http://www.rewardsgold.com/

they dont ask for any credit card number-they are a mess too - no email confirmations, - no emails at all- you cant even tell if they acknowledged your registration

but I took about 2 5 minute surveys about a 4 weeks ago and asked for martha stewart living as a free gift for taking them -

I just got the january and february issues in the mail last week

was totally surprised, honestly I was shocked ttytt, free for nothing and shipped asap

i hope saveur comes that quick

[madeliner]

got the march issue recently of marthastewartliving with a small version of everyday food tucked in

still waiting on my subs from tanga

I don't think the tanga site is a scam though-it's just a drag to have to wait so long :/

[madeliner]

Thanks for the feedback-glad some of you used the link!

I just ordered 3 years for $15

Hopefully print magazines wont be defunct by then

Don't think they will.

I love books and magazines that you can actually touch

[ylsf]

I would totally jump on this if they shipped to Canada. Maybe a way to order it to the USA and then "switch" the address to Canada after? I have read through some of the issues on digital (free via Zinio reader when they have promo codes) and enjoyed it. Would be nice to have a physical copy though. Looks like the current issue is featuring donuts! I will have to take a peak at it.

[juliejulez]

I love Saveur... good articles and great photos. I just bought a 2 years subscription using your link, so thanks!

[JB BANNISTER]

I have gotten it for years and consider it THE BEST for fooist like me and home cooks. Many chefs also recommend it. I have probably been getting it monthly for 6-7 years. Out of 12 issues I will find something in at least 11 that I really like.

[C. Hamster]

Yes, absolutely. James Oseland is pretty insufferable but his magazine is terrific.

[Delucacheesemonger]

l agree with everyone else, it is currently my only food magazine. l got mine on eBay for 16 for 4 years.

[sandylc]

YES! One of the best out there right now.

[TheCarrieWatson]

I'd say definitely. I don't have a sub to that one but have certainly considered it and for that price I'd jump on it for sure.

[nofunlatte]

I love this magazine--it's probably my favorite food read. My BF gets me a subscription every year and I save the issues. With the exception of the January issue, I look forward to each (the January Saveur 100 is kind of meh). The articles and photography are very informative. I do some cooking from it, though some ingredients may be esoteric and/or difficult to source, depending on your location. A favorite activity of mine is to randomly select an ols issue or two and curl up on the sofa with a cup of coffee and read for an hour.

The Francine Prose essay on tasting bacon (the other year, I think) is worth the subscription price!

[chloebell]

Yes. And the price is worth it for a year. It is one of my favorite magazines. The photography is really pretty and the articles are great. I wouldn't say EVERY issue is cover to cover worthy (everyone's likes are different), but for 5 bucks, you'll get your money's worth.

[tacosandbeer]

I think so! I jumped on that offer - my favorite of the options out there, esp since Gourmet is no longer. Thanks!

[svnirvana]

I've seen a few issues in the waiting room at the doctor's office and I have enjoyed them. I'd guess it would be worth $5, but I don't know what you like... everything is so subjective!