Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of Gourmet Magazine and former New York Times restaurant critic, joined Forum Tue, Sept. 29, 2009 to discuss her latest cookbook, "Gourmet Today: More than 1,000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen." Reichl has been honored with four James Beard Awards. Her other books include "Not Becoming My Mother: And Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way."

Host: Michael Krasny

Guest: Ruth Reichl, author, editor-in-chief of Gourmet Magazine and former New York Times restaurant critic

More info: About the book "Gourmet Today: More than 1,000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen." at Amazon.com

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"Not Becoming My Mother: And Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way." at Amazon.com.
Listen to Ruth Reichl discuss this book on a previous Forum.

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Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl is best known for her work as editor in chief of Gourmet Magazine, but she's also a best selling author who tackles subjects outside the world of food. Her new book, "Not Becoming My Mother: And Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way" examines her mother's life as a woman in the early 20th century.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guest: Ruth Reichl, author, editor in chief of Gourmet Magazine, former restaurant critic for the New York Times and four-time James Beard Award winner

Explore and buy Ruth Reichl's books on amazon.com
Follow Ruth Reichl on Twitter @ruthreichl
Follow Gourmet on Twitter @gourmet
Gourmet.com website