The art of mixing passions
Do you love magazines printed on quality paper, beautiful images and culinary art? Don't know Dinette? You'll thank me later.
One day I walked into a tobacconist's shop and my eyes fell on a magazine whose aesthetics did not leave me indifferent. As colorful as you could wish for, the cover was filled with "sprinkles", the little candies used to decorate birthday cakes. I remember thinking it was a bold choice. It was Dinette magazine, and the edition I had in front of me was the 11th in a long series, called confetti.
Photo credit: Dinette Magazine
When I picked up the magazine, I was amazed at how voluminous the edition was, foreshadowing hours of pleasure as I leafed through it. I felt like I was looking at a work of art. It was a far cry from the magazines I was used to buying. When I opened it, not only did I discover recipes staged in the most beautiful way, but I was also delighted to discover various reports highlighting regions of the world and local artisans. Each report was an opportunity to plunge into a world previously unknown to me, but also to have the sensation of traveling through the images.
La tête dans les étoiles in issue 019 - lumière is a good example of this. Here we discover the world of Catherine Simard, a photographer and digital artist who travels to the most remote regions to photograph the aurora borealis northern lights.
Photo Credit: Catherine Simard
A mission without borders
In the course of my reading, I got to know authors Mathieu Lachapelle and Hélène Mallette, both passionate about publishing. Skilled in writing, photography and illustration, they decided to put their many talents to good use and produce the first edition of a long series entitled "Grosse bouffe en gang" which can be translated to “Big cookout with the crew”.
Photo credit: Dinette Magazine
Success was not long in coming, as editions of the magazine quickly appeared on newsstands in Quebec and abroad, eventually becoming the most widely distributed independent Canadian magazine in Europe.
Although Dinette has won several prestigious awards, after 25 issues the mission remains the same: to bring unique stories to light, with the aim of spreading them beyond our borders and inspiring new ones. Of course, food is the central element of the project, but the reports also shed light on the different regions of the world and the artisans who make them up.
Dinette, more than a culinary magazine
Over the years, Dinette has expanded its offering. More than just magazines, it's now a range of calendars, decorative posters, printed photo surfaces and handmade products. Not only is food still in the spotlight, but inspiration is now extended to another level.
Dinette is definitely a must for those who like to discover and be inspired by colors, photos and stories, and to end on a high note, I'll leave you with a few images from previous issues.
