On Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:15:47 -0800, The Ranger wrote:

> In the case of Sunset (or America's Test Kitchen), some magazines receive
> the recipes from some already-reliable source, test them in their own
> kitchens as written, modify the recipes to find the "best" results and then
> publish them.

I like Sunset. I've toured the gardens (before they were remodeled)
and kitchens, as you probably have as well. It's not very widely
publicized.

Too dad they didn't test their co-branded line of home
repair/improvement books as well. They've been recalled due to
"faulty wiring".

> In the case of all the <insert geography/lifestyle> Living (Country,
> Southern, etc.), the recipe dept. identify a group of recipes that have
> potential, already have focus groups in place that they receive and test and
> rate each recipe, then publish them. Some are outstanding that make it
> through the screening process but some are dumbed-down to tasteless
> nothingness. <shrug>

One of those mags published the recipe about boiling water and oil,
and then had to recall it (the whole magazine). Anybody remember
the story or details? It was probably 5-7 years ago.

> In your case, you enjoy the sharp contrasts and specific excitements that
> you think extremes will create. The recipes published in most mainstream
> magazines aren't meant for you that require more than simple textures and
> mild tastes.

I guess it does boil down to a matter of personal taste. But
everyone I know, and even most people here, seem to share much the
same opinion. At least everybody seems to agree on FoodTV for
example. Are we not on the cutting edge of the culinary future? Or
are we the last remains of it?

Hrmpff!

-sw