Ruth Reichl reads a selection of Letters to the Editor from Thanksgiving issues of Gourmet Magazine, with sound design and music composition from Tim Karplus.

Ruth Reichl was Editor in Chief of Gourmet Magazine from 1999 to 2009. Before that she was the restaurant critic of both The New York Times (1993-1999) and the Los Angeles Times (1984-1993), where she was also named food editor. As co-owner of The Swallow Restaurant from 1974 to 1977, she played a part in the culinary revolution that took place in Berkeley, California. In the years that followed, she served as restaurant critic for New West and California magazines. She has authored the critically acclaimed, best-selling memoirs Tender at the Bone, Comfort Me with Apples, Garlic and Sapphires, and For You Mom, Finally, which have been translated into 18 languages. In 2014 she published her first novel: Delicious! Ms. Reichl has been honored with 6 James Beard Awards.

Tim Karplus is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and producer who strikes a colorful balance between driving riffs and melodic pop refrains. Sharing the stage and collaborating with some of Oregon’s biggest names, including Haley Johnsen, The Weather Machine, Anna Tivel, and Laryssa Birdseye has made Tim a hallmark of the Portland music scene. He can regularly be found playing shows, recording, or touring along the West Coast, ready to connect with the musician inside all of us. 

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