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Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl [rare books]

Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl [rare books]

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Save Me the Plums is a food and memoir narrative by Ruth Reichl that chronicles her years as editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. The book follows her journey from joining the prestigious magazine to transforming it into a more modern, creative, and personal publication that celebrated food, storytelling, and culture rather than just recipes.

Reichl shares behind-the-scenes experiences from the world of food journalism, including editorial decisions, travel, restaurant discoveries, and interactions with chefs and writers. As she works to reinvent the magazine, she also reflects on the changing media industry and the emotional highs and lows of leading a legendary publication. The memoir ends with the magazine’s unexpected closure, making the story both celebratory and bittersweet.

About the Author –

Ruth Reichl is a celebrated American food writer, restaurant critic, and former editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. She is known for her influential restaurant reviews for The New York Times and her ability to blend food writing with personal storytelling. Reichl has authored several memoirs and cookbooks, and her work often explores how food connects to memory, identity, and emotion.

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