Remember this list of our favorite quarterly food journals? Now we have another one to add to the list: Chickpea Magazine, a new vegan online and print quarterly publication which launched last Fall. But don't think it's only applicable to vegans and vegetarians! In fact, there are plenty of lovely whole foods features and recipes that eaters of all persuasions will appreciate.
Cara Livermore, founder of Hipsterfood and the editor-in-chief of Chickpea, says she launched the magazine in part to "celebrate and normalize veganism" as well as focus on "well-thought out stories and features, appealing to everyone, [and] made beautiful to attract vegans AND non-vegans." Each issue features whole-food recipes, photography, articles and stories "from small-kitchen busy moms to professional chefs, and everyone in between."
The printed version is a full 8.5"x11" with no ads, and you can buy back issues here for $20. Or else just read the issues online! Look for the new Summer issue to hit the (virtual) stands later this week.
Thanks, Cara!
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I have high hopes for this, as I love food magazines (especially quarterlies). I hope it ends up being what it sounds like from the description: a journal about food that is vegan, not a journal about vegan food.
Am I the only one to find the type in these completely unreadable? I tried to read the first one, quickly gave up, and am now disappointed to find that they've retained the same "distressed Courier" type font. Maybe it's better in print (thought I doubt it), but on a screen I just can't get through a page of that text.
Love the layout, and the features are interesting--I would have to say the recipes are the weakest. The vegan chili, for example, is pretty much a dump and stir recipe--nothing that would get me excited to try incorporating more vegan meals into my weekly menu.
@FOON - I totally agree about the type used in the early issues. Thankfully it looks like they changed to a more reader-friendly font by the Spring issue.
@foon @braisenwoman - Yeah, we made that change based on similar criticism of the first issues; you'll find the Spring and Summer issues much clearer, we hope!
@ bob and cara - It makes a huge difference! Props for responding to constructive criticism. :)