A postcard we've been expecting -- not necessarily looking forward to -- arrived in our mailbox at home today, two months and two days after the announcement that had foodies crying into their oven mitts.

"With regret, we have decided that we will no longer be publishing Gourmet. In its place, we will be sending you Bon Appetit for the duration of your remaining Gourmet subscription term. If you have given the gift of Gourmet, please note that your recipients will also receive Bon Appetit. We think you'll love Bon Appetit.... ."

"If you any reason you choose not to receive Bon Appetit, please contact us at 1-800-234-2046 for a full refund of the remaining issues still due on your subscription."