On Friday I had the pleasure of interviewing Joanna Prisco, a Senior Editor at PARADE Magazine in charge of food and entertaining editorial content. The hot topic of discussion for our interview was the recent launch of a Dash – a new magazine created by the editors of PARADE, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and Epicurious magazines. Here are some of the highlights of my interview:
Q: Food is hot these days and it seems like everyone has a magazine. What makes Dash stand out amongst the many food magazines out there?
JP: Dash is bringing the best of food content to one publication. The magazine features accessible and fast recipes for moms on the go. Dash is unique because it brings together magazines with food legacies and introduces them to a new audience.
Q: What’s your favorite part of the current issue?
JP: I love the entire issue. Then again, I helped put it together! I really like that it contains a lot of useful information to help moms plan their Thanksgiving meals. We feature 5 make-ahead side dishes, including One-Dish Stuffing, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Bacon and more, that will allow you to focus on your turkey and your family and not be a stress basket!
Another cool recipe is the Pretzels for Breakfast. It’s such a fun idea and very easy to make.
Q: Where can we pick up a copy of Dash?
JP: Dash will be included in the Wednesday edition of your local newspaper. The magazine made its debut appearance in local newspapers last week with a special holiday preview issue – Your Easiest Thanksgiving Ever!. Starting February 2011, it will be distributed monthly – on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. {Fun fact: Dining content is always published on Wednesdays!}
Q: Any last words for the FOODe readers about Dash?
JP: We’d love to get feedback! We want to hear from moms and homecooks. They can email us, Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, and talk to us through our website.
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I’m a food magazine junkie and am always excited to discover new ones. What food magazines do you read?
I’m trying the pretzels tomorrow for breakfast! My youngest daughter and I cook a lot together, and I know she’ll love it.