Donna Hay Magazine

I am a veteran food professional and food stylist and believe that this is the best food magazine published in the world today. The photography is superior to all others so much so that Donna Hay has created her own iconic style that others try to emulate. I know, since I've worked for several of the top US cooking magazines where the editors bring issues of Donna to photo shoots for inspiration. This is a magazine for foodies. So don't expect decorating and craft ideas unless, of course, it's related to food. As for other reviews regarding subscription price and the long wait to receive your first issue: 1. This magazine is published in Australia so you have to consider the additional shipping costs that are added to the annual subscription price. Exchange rates also play a part in the price. The Amazon price is actually quite a bargain when you consider individual copies sell for $18.99 at Barnes & Noble! 2. The subscription is for 6 issues. Each of these issues is the same quality as a high end cookbook with 100+ recipes per issue. This is the only food magazine that is worth collecting and you will never want to part with one once you see the gorgeous food photography. 3. Yes, there is a long wait to receive the first issue. A month or two longer than a domestic magazine. Remember, the magazine is only published every 2 months and then it is shipped half way around the world. That is going to take some time...but it is so worth the wait!Donna has a way to inspire professionals and home cooks alike to never compromise on fresh, seasonal ingredients and to relish the fact that good food can be simple to prepare.

I first started reading Donna Hay during a visit to Australia and I have been hooked since. It is a fabulous magazine that presents good quality ingredients in fresh and simple recipes. Fantastic plating, beautiful pictures, and lots of good practical knowledge. However, the price Amazon is currently charging for a subscription, US$96.70, is too much. An international subscription, purchased direct from Australia is AU$96. The US dollar is not 1:1 with the Australian dollar (yet), so why does it actually cost more through Amazon? A year ago, the subscription was about US$34 from Amazon.

Found this magazine when I visited Australia and subscribed to it immediately. I have every issue and I refer to them all the time...the recipes are easy to follow and have relatively few ingredients....and are always delicious....A real winner and her books are great as well D

I have yet to receive my first issue and it has been over 2 months.

Unfortunately as this subscription has not yet started I am not in a position to comment or review.