September 6, 2003
 
Restaurant Owner
Villa Merissa
Calle Hortencia #161
Col Alta Vista
Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Mexico
 
 Dear Villa Merissa Owner:
 
 One of the most popular features in BON APPETIT magazine is R.S.V.P. In it we publish recipes requested by our readers, who dine out frequently and travel widely. These recipes bring variety and excitement to the magazine and give national publicity for fine restaurants all over the world.
 
 In answer to a recent request, we would be most grateful if you would send your recipe for Sauteed Shrimp with Pesto Sauce and also Red Snapper Filet with Cilantro and Avacado Sauce.
 
 Please adjust it to serve six to eight. We realize that this may mean cutting down the recipe substantially but we rely on your expertise to alter and adjust the measurements accurately. Only those recipes that test successfully in our test kitchen can be published. Please note that recipes may be edited and adjusted to make them more approachable for the home cook. We ask that you review and test your recipe as it is written before you send it to us to ensure against errors or omission in measurements and techniques.
If the recipe tests well in our kitchen, we may include it in our magazine. Please note that the recipe(s) may also be used and published for other purposes by Conde Nast and others licensed by Conde Nast. Also, you represent that you have the right to allow us to use and reproduce the recipe(s) as provided in this letter. A copy of the magazine in which your recipe appears will be sent to you upon publication. Thank you for sharing your culinary triumphs with our readers.
 
Sincerely,
 
Barbara Fairchild
Editor-in-Chief