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Really excellent critique of pop culture
This is a great magazine because it's probably one of the only publications that deals exclusively with the way women are portrayed in pop culture.While it may be easy to dismiss the importance of pop culture on the general public's attitude towards women and what the role of women is or should be, the truth is that it affects our expectations a lot, even if it occurs unconsciously.It is so refreshing to read the various pieces in this magazine and realize that I'm not the only person shouting every time I see an ad on TV with a bumbling, overweight husband who's utterly incapable of doing dishes or making his own sandwich and who is married to a size 2 woman that makes everything from scratch, changes all the diapers and never complains because that is her lifelong dream personified.
The writing in the magazine is generally very witty and insightful, and not at all "man-hating"---I have many male friends who find the articles relevant and funny.I don't agree that this magazine tends toward anger or is geared mainly to lesbians.I think this magazine is meant for anyone (male or female) who is interested in critiquing the role of women in TV, film and music--if the reader happens to be a lesbian, straight or bisexual, I think that's utterly irrelevant.Highly recommended!

A Magazine for All Feminists
I'm confused by the reviewer who writes that this magazine is mainly geared towards lesbians. While certainly, part of its mission is to be different from the heterosexist majority, it's not a lesbian magazine so much as a Feminist magazine. The two are not the same.

I find Bitch insightful and aware. Not all articles are angry in tone-- many are celebratory. Many are humorous. A lot of the interviews are wonderful. Th focus on particular pockets of sub-culture is enlightening-- I remember one article on Slash Fan Fiction that amused me, another on girl geniuses in college, and another on being female in the world of record collectors. For a while, one contributor waged an ongoing war with the editor of Jane which I found amusing, though a little odd, but I think that's ended now.
At any rate, I recommend this magazine. It's funny, it's quirky, it's political, and it's impassioned. All pluses.

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Excellent magazine for young women
A good friend of mine gave me a subscription to Bust magazine for Christmas. Up until now, I had never heard of Bust to be perfectly honest. I finally received my first issue of Bust today in the mail. I have to say that this puts Jane magazine to shame. Then again anything would put Jane magazine to shame. As a woman, I felt that I could easily relate to the articles in the magazine (which I can't say the same for the garbage that is passed off for articles in Jane magazine). I especially dug the article "Single Minded" by Diane Mapes" in the February/March issue. I don't know why being single is such a curse to some people. As a single woman, I am content and Diane's article on singlehood was spot on. I also enjoyed the articles on Bjork and especially Tori Amos (my favorite artist). What I also dug about Bust is that fashion takes a backseat to more serious issues like sexism (unlike in Jane). Overall great magazine.

Ms., this is not!
I'm not going to say that Bust isn't a decent magazine.And if other feminist publications weren't around, I'd probably be reading it cover to cover.The problem is that they seem to assume that everyone who reads their mag is all do-it-yourself-y and artsy.And that they're actually interested in clothing.I'm not.I still appreciate some of the articles -- for example, the article several months ago on the womanly diagnosis of "hysteria" and this latest issue's article about American women converting to Islam.

If you're a knitter, cool.If you're a sorta-kinda feminist, cool.If you just want to read something that isn't telling you to go out and find a husband, like, yesterday, this is a good mag too.But if you're looking for something that is a little more FEMINIST, pick up Bitch magazine.

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Excellent magazine for novices and advanced users alike
When I bought PC World at a store, the cover looked appealing. It had an advice on how to surf the Internet trouble free. So I brought it home and started reading it. I was amazed! I have never read a magazine cover to cover before, but I read this one word for word. This mag is filled with tons of reviews of best software and new gadgets. It also has unbiased articles written in a balanced simple English and technical language on computing in general. Perhaps the best part about the magazine is the CD they include with it. iT is filled with PC World recommended software that will make your life much easier.
IF you never heard of PC World, you don't know what you're missing. Go to the nearest store and ask for the copy. You'll be glad you did

Informative, useful
After switching from Mac OS to Windows a few years ago, I needed a PC-oriented magazine to get me well versed in the new vernacular.I took a look at PC Magazine and was disgusted by the number of errors and the dearth of useful content; man, I thought, this is why Mac users laugh at PC guys.Then I picked up PC World at the suggestion of a friend and, wow, within minutes I filled out the subscription card and sent for my subscription.

PC World is good because it's informative and useful.It covers things you want to know as a PC user.It does not slant toward hardware (like the modders-only Maximum PC) or software, and it doesn't waste space telling you why you should buy a Mac G5, which, oddly enough, PC Mag tries to do.PC World is a well-balanced, informational magazine for general PC users.If you want more expert-oriented stuff you might want things like Windows Mag or other more specific magazines, but for general computing, PC World is the best.Each issue is packed with stuff you can use, either in your daily computing or to impress your friends at the new year's party.

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Edited by 1000 Cooks...and Has No Ads!
I first came across Taste of Home Magazine about 10 years ago. Some friends of mine were quite the experimental couple who loved to try out new recipes. As the recipient of tasty appetizers, dips, and desserts, I asked them for the recipes. It was then that they shared this magazine with me...and I've been a subscriber ever since!

Each magazine features several special features, as well as mainstay departments such as Potluck Pleasers, My Mom's Best Meal, Getting in the Theme of Things, and Super Snacks and Appetizers. Arguably the best part of this magazine is their clip-and-keep section of recipes which feature color photos of the dish. Just cut out the recipe, and ouila! it's ready for your recipe box.

Other information-packed sections include Ask Our Food Editor, Touring Country Kitchens, Ted's Toothpick Contest, Lively Leftovers, and more. Each issue also features a recipe contest to win cold, hard cash.

Some of the great recipes that are in the most recent issue include:

Swiss-Stuffed Porkchops
Open-Faced Turkey Tacos
Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine
Coffee 'n' Cream Brownies
Cucumber Potato Salad
Asparagus Chicken Crepes
Hearty Jambalaya
Barvarian Strawberry Pie

and many more. Besides being tasty dishes, one of the great things about the recipes in Taste of Home is that they don't call for some exotic ingredients. Rather, they feature ingredients that can be found in any department store...even if you live in an out-of-the-way rural area!

Some of the recipes aren't exactly "quick", which is why I give it four stars. There are certainly quite a few quick and easy recipes, but there are also some that take quite a bit of prep work. If you're looking for a magazine with mostly quick recipes, try their sister publication, Quick Cooking (I subscribe to that one, as well...and actually like it better.)

Taste of Home has NO ads (amazing!), so it's nice that the magazine is chock full of recipes and information--not fillers and ads. This magazine also is very "country", so if you're looking for something trendy and cosmopolitan, this mag may not be for you. But if you like down-home country cookin', you'll likely love this magazine.

Home Cooking with Creative Flair
Imagine making a Beehive Cake or a Honey-Citrus Iced Tea. When looking through this magazine you need a good cup of tea and a pair of scissors. You will be cutting out a lot of recipes! In fact, I'm sitting here cutting out recipes in between typing. There are 16 pages of recipes in a "card" format.

The Favorite Meal section and Cooking for One or Two is always of interest. It shows you how to put an entire meal together and all the recipes are included.

There is also a section where you can view enviable country kitchens. Then you can learn how to make ordinary foods extraordinary. Add curry powder to chicken salad or add brewed coffee to cookie dough.

The "Men Who Run the Range" section is a series featuring men who love to cook and then you can also find out what people are eating in various states across the country. These are ideas and recipes from real cooks across America.

One time I looked in the "Does Anyone Have...?" section and found a note about a woman who was looking for specific items. After sending her a small box, she then reciprocated and sent me the most beautiful framed pressed flowers. It is a fun section where you can read about recipes people are looking for and if you have the recipe, there is an address where you can mail the item. I recently learned how to make rosemary crackers and someone is looking for a recipe for various crackers.

This magazine also has info on cooking schools all over the country. You could also be a Field Editor and share your recipes, cooking tips and other ideas with the home-office staff. You could literally end up in this magazine!

Some of the delicious recipes I've been clipping from this magazine include:

Grilled Sirloin Steak
Crispy Fried Chicken
Herbed Seafood Skewers
Chicken with Rosemary
Vegetable Cheese Tortellini
Grilled Turkey Burgers
Beehive Cake
Honey Citrus Iced Tea

Tonight I made a chicken dish with homemade stuffing and a mushroom gravy that my husband really loved. I think this magazine inspires me to cook more and I have never read this magazine without tearing out pages galore. Now I'm dreaming about the Pear Crisp with Lemon Sauce and the Raspberry Cheesecake Pie.

~TheRebeccaReview.com