The Hungover Gourmet Returns to Print!

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It seemed fitting to make this announcement on the most food-centric holiday on the US calendar. 

The Hungover Gourmet: The Journal of Food, Drink, Travel & Fun will return as a print publication in 2023. 

I've flirted with this idea in years past but never pulled the trigger. But after careful consideration (sorta), chatting with fellow zine publishers (okay, one zine publisher), and even writing a THG-inspired piece for said zine publisher, it felt like the time was right. 

I’m not sure if this will be a one-shot deal, an annual thingy, or a return to regular publication (as if we ever had that). I just know that I’ve missed the outlet and after searching for something to fill the creative void left after burning out on Exploitation Retrospect: The Journal of Junk Culture & Fringe Media (issues 52 & 53 still available at Amazon!), I decided to stop searching and return to something I really loved doing—writing snarky restaurant reviews while having an excuse to indulge myself in the frozen food section of ALDI and LIDL. 

At this point I still desire contributions to help make this a worthy Hungover Gourmet reboot. Like Leonard Nimoy, I’m in search of 250 to 2,000 word reviews, rants, essays, food fiction and non-fiction, as well as cartoons, photography, and artwork. Topics THG is interested in include (but are not limited to): 

• Restaurants That Aren’t There Anymore
• Food In Media (TV Shows, Movies, Comics, Music)
• Childhood Memories
• Restaurant/Food/Drink Reviews
• Cooking Disasters/Successes 

All contributors whose work has been accepted for publication will receive byline/artist credit as well as two copies of the issue in which their work appears. 

To submit work, or for more information, email editor@hungovergourmet.com. Deadline for contributions to THG #12 is December 31, 2022. – Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor is the editor/publisher of The Hungover Gourmet and Exploitation Retrospect. Look for a new Hungover Gourmet website launching soon!

No Foolies... Hungover Gourmet Returns to Print with Fall 2013 Issue!

I wanted to post this earlier this week but hesitated for fear that it would be laughed off as an April Fool's joke.

Despite what it said atop issue #11 – published back in 2009 – that will no longer be "The Final Issue" of The Hungover Gourmet: The Journal of Food, Drink, Travel and Fun!

We're currently accepting submissions for issue #12: The Return of The Hungover Gourmet and are looking for...

• capsule restaurant reviews for our 'For Those Who Are Fussy About Their Food' section (250-300 words max with 0-5 star rating);
• snack, beverage, fast food, frozen food reviews (250-300 words max);
• articles in the 1200-2500 word range (anything from cooking techniques and explorations of new gadgets to travel roundups, winery visits, food taste tests, etc.);
• recipes;
• photo essays;
• food/drink/travel-related zine, book, tv, movie reviews.

Deadline for submissions is September 1, 2013 with an anticipated street date of mid-November. That gives you the whole spring and summer to get your thinking caps on, get out and eat fun and interesting food, fire up the grills, grow veggies and share it all with the world. Or, at least, our small but enthusiastic readership.

All contributors receive a complimentary copy of the issue. In addition, we'll be holding a Hungover Gourmet Photo Contest with the winning photo gracing the cover! More details to come...

Have ideas? Want to contribute? Email me or touch base with me via our Facebook page or Twitter feed.

Win a Copy of the Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook from Bon Appetit

Admittedly, I lasted about 15 minutes into the premiere episode of The Beekman Boys before I switched the dial to something else.

But what do I know? The show – based around two NY city dwellers who ditched the hustle and bustle in favor of a 60-acre goat farm in upstate New York – has spawned a fast-growing lifestyle brand, best-selling book and an award-nominated website.

Naturally, the duo has put together a cookbook and I'm more than willing to choke down my aversion to their show for a chance to win a copy of The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook. The photos look great and I love any cookbook whose recipe pages have ample space for notes, substitutions, etc.

If you want to enter, simply go to Bon Appetit's Win a Cookbook page and post a comment. You'll need to be registered with the site to do so but they have good newsletters and regular giveaways so it's probably worth your while.

And if you don't win one you can always buy a copy at Amazon.

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I Like Cheese But Not This Much

I was at Wegmans the other day and I always like browsing their book & magazine section. They usually have a ton of food and cooking mags, not to mention the occasional Mac publication so it's often worth checking out, even if it is poorly designed and cramped.

As a food lover, design junkie and magazine nut I couldn't help but notice the "New Feature" rack in the food & cooking section. Even better, the magazine – named CULTURE – looked to be about one of my favorite foods. Cheese!

Unfortunately, I do not think that I'm ready for – get this – a $13 magazine about cheese. And it's not like this is some hefty VANITY FAIR-esque tome. The premiere issue of this quarterly mag clocks in at a mere 100 pages, which is a lot of pages given the topic but not the price tag.

Hell, DRAFT, the beer mag I picked up while on vacation this summer was about a third of that price. And if you're think the subscription price is going to save you a bundle, think again. A quick look at the CULTURE website reveals that subscribers still pay a whopping $10 an issue.

Don't get me wrong. I'm all for new magazines and more food coverage and I'm definitely intrigued by a magazine about cheese. But I have a hard time parting with $13 for it. As for a subscription, we got burned by being charter subscribers to CHOW so I don't think I'm going to help fund this grand experiment.

What do you think... is $13 too much for a magazine about cheese? How much would you be willing to pay for a magazine about cheese? What food topic do you think warrants a $13 magazine?