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The Christmas season is coming upon us quickly.  Of course that means the dreadful Christmas shopping season is also upon us.  In recent years I have become very much an Internet shopper, and the few times I do make it out to the store are generally in October or early-November.  I am absolutely not a black-Friday shopper!

So what do I buy for Christmas gifts? It really crosses the board from jewelry to knick-knacks (for those who already have everything known to man).  A couple years ago though my mom said she would just like a subscription to a couple of her favorite magazines.  They were cooking magazines that she loved having around the house.

To help you with your magazine needs, I’ve rounded up a few good cooking/family magazines that can be had for under $20.

• Cooking Light specialized in including light cuisine recipes.  Their typical magazine is loaded with both recipes and pictures.  Often they will include food and nutrition news, and regular fitness, health and beauty articles.
• Bon Appetit targets hands-on cooks who love spending time in the kitchen, as well as readers who love to travel and dine out.  There are articles to meet the experience level of all cooks including experienced cooks and kitchen newbies.
• Better Homes and Gardens is the old standard.  I distinctly remember my mom reading this magazine when I was in grade school (a long time ago). BHG has everything family/food/cooking related!
• Family Circle is truly a quick and easy read, loaded with easy recipes, health tips, decorating tips and more.  Family Circle is the down home style read that is pleasant to have around the house.
• Southern Living is definitely geared to satisfy southerners.  However, I think that it is actually a good read even for those of outside of the deep south. Southern Living almost always has great articles about travel, homes, gardening, and generally living in the south.
• Country Living does not present itself necessarily as a cooking magazine. It is however a great magazine for those in to the country living motif.  You will find great articles covering topics as diverse as food, decorating, gardening, entertaining, and even travel.
• Gourmet in my opinion, is definitely an upscale Bon Appetit. It is a great read, and upon having to choose between the two, I’d subscribe to both!

You should note that there are food and cooking magazines for nearly every niche you might want to find.  The seven magazines I listed are just my favorite in the sub-$20 price range (most are under $15).