Hi. I’m Patricia Lopez. Being a “foodie” who loves to cook but is always short on time is hard. What’s worse is trying to sort through piles of cooking magazines to find a new recipe quickly when you should already be out the door. Luckily, Food Network magazine came along to save me!

I already loved the channel, so picking up the magazine was a no-brainer for me. Food Network magazine is fantastic because in the first few pages, I’m given not only a recipe index with pictures (great for all you picky eaters out there) but also a celebrity index as well. Let’s face it; if I’m in a hurry to find a light recipe, it’s nice to know I can skip Paula Deen’s recipes on pages 40-45. Also, there are clearly labeled sections for weeknight cooking and weekend cooking so I know not to even think about certain areas of the magazine if I need a quick fix.

Now, here’s what I love even more about my Food Network magazine subscription. Let’s say that magical afternoon does come where I can sit down and finally read all the magazines I’ve been saving up. It’s perfect for that too. I can easily spend hours flipping through the recipes, chef features, and travel specials in each issue. My must read article each month is the “Copy That” recipe. I also love the Food Network Kitchens section in each issue where they do their very best to replicate a famous restaurant dish and it’s always right on. It’s great to surprise friends with a favorite restaurant meal at home while looking like a kitchen rock star! Food Network magazine really captures the personalities of its chefs and shows, and I’m always excited to see its bright cover in my mailbox each month.

So whether you’re a closet wannabe gourmet chef, a busy mom looking for ways to keep your picky kids eating, or maybe both, then a Food Network Magazine subscription should be right up your alley.