My husband has subscribed to Saveur since the beginning. He is a former Gourmet subscriber who had that mag for almost 5 years. Saveur is an honest, earthy, lush magazine that will enlighten you about other cultures and help you to enjoy their cuisine. It is not chock full of ads like some other cooking mags. The writing is excellent and the recipes are such that you can actually cook them. The food is covered with an emphasis on authenticity and respect. If you love the unpretentious food of the world--the food of love-- you will love Saveur.