"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:
> "Blockade Runner" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Does anyone ever follow their menus ? I mean if I bought all the things
>> to make meal like they cook I be filing for bankruptcy . + all the clean
>> up etc. & time.
>> Seems like cheaper & lot easier eat out. When I am hyngry I am hungry,
>> not 5 hours later , I want to eat now.
>
> I'm betting you are a regular at McDonalds. They are one of the fastest
> food servers so it would work with your "I want to eat NOW" routine.

I watch the cooking shows that teach and use common grocery store items. I
do not watch the fancy plating cooking shows. I watch: Good Eats, Americas
Test Kitchen and Joanne Wiers's Cooking Class. But I am a new at cooking
for myself in my old retired age.

--
Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)

> I watch the cooking shows that teach and use common grocery store items. I
> do not watch the fancy plating cooking shows. I watch: Good Eats, Americas
> Test Kitchen and Joanne Wiers's Cooking Class. But I am a new at cooking
> for myself in my old retired age.
>

Good Eats is my favorite cooking show, since it's entertaining and
teaches the science of food. I also like how his sometimes unorthodox
methods, such as the time he used a stack of 18 X 18 X 1 inch air
conditioner filters bungeed together to a box fan to make beef jerky.
Another show I enjoy is Diners Drive Ins and Drives, because they go
into restaurants across the country and cooks show how they prepare
their signature dishes. My least favorite cooking show has to be the
various Iron Chef shows, since I've never seen anything prepared on
that show that I would want to eat or try to make myself.

In article <bf314487-425f-4a6a-81d3-
>, says...
>
> > I watch the cooking shows that teach and use common grocery store items. I
> > do not watch the fancy plating cooking shows. I watch: Good Eats, Americas
> > Test Kitchen and Joanne Wiers's Cooking Class. But I am a new at cooking
> > for myself in my old retired age.
> >
>
> Good Eats is my favorite cooking show, since it's entertaining and
> teaches the science of food. I also like how his sometimes unorthodox
> methods, such as the time he used a stack of 18 X 18 X 1 inch air
> conditioner filters bungeed together to a box fan to make beef jerky.
> Another show I enjoy is Diners Drive Ins and Drives, because they go
> into restaurants across the country and cooks show how they prepare
> their signature dishes. My least favorite cooking show has to be the
> various Iron Chef shows, since I've never seen anything prepared on
> that show that I would want to eat or try to make myself.

I have to agree with the whole post.. I think it would be funny if one
time the producers took those judges from Iron Chef and turned the
tables on them. Have them cook for the 4 contestants and see how they
really do

"I_am_Tosk" > wrote in message
...
> In article <bf314487-425f-4a6a-81d3-
> >, says...
>>
>> > I watch the cooking shows that teach and use common grocery store
>> > items. I
>> > do not watch the fancy plating cooking shows. I watch: Good Eats,
>> > Americas
>> > Test Kitchen and Joanne Wiers's Cooking Class. But I am a new at
>> > cooking
>> > for myself in my old retired age.
>> >
>>
>> Good Eats is my favorite cooking show, since it's entertaining and
>> teaches the science of food. I also like how his sometimes unorthodox
>> methods, such as the time he used a stack of 18 X 18 X 1 inch air
>> conditioner filters bungeed together to a box fan to make beef jerky.
>> Another show I enjoy is Diners Drive Ins and Drives, because they go
>> into restaurants across the country and cooks show how they prepare
>> their signature dishes. My least favorite cooking show has to be the
>> various Iron Chef shows, since I've never seen anything prepared on
>> that show that I would want to eat or try to make myself.
>
> I have to agree with the whole post.. I think it would be funny if one
> time the producers took those judges from Iron Chef and turned the
> tables on them. Have them cook for the 4 contestants and see how they
> really do

I'm sure they will do that one day. They are doing it on Chopped.

Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> I have to agree with the whole post.. I think it would be funny if one
>> time the producers took those judges from Iron Chef and turned the
>> tables on them. Have them cook for the 4 contestants and see how they
>> really do
>
> I'm sure they will do that one day. They are doing it on Chopped.

I really look forward to Chopped All Stars exactly because they will
turn the tables on the judges. On Chopped it's clea on the faces of the
contestants they were not told what would be in the basket just that it
will be hard. With Chopped All Stars it's like they will have rocks and
distilled water in the baskets.

I think cooking shows in general have improved food other than fast food
over the years. I think nothing of doing stuff I learned on some
cooking show over the years then I see it as a lesson from chef school.

"Doug Freyburger" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>>> I have to agree with the whole post.. I think it would be funny if one
>>> time the producers took those judges from Iron Chef and turned the
>>> tables on them. Have them cook for the 4 contestants and see how they
>>> really do
>>
>> I'm sure they will do that one day. They are doing it on Chopped.
>
> I really look forward to Chopped All Stars exactly because they will
> turn the tables on the judges. On Chopped it's clea on the faces of the
> contestants they were not told what would be in the basket just that it
> will be hard. With Chopped All Stars it's like they will have rocks and
> distilled water in the baskets.
>
> I think cooking shows in general have improved food other than fast food
> over the years. I think nothing of doing stuff I learned on some
> cooking show over the years then I see it as a lesson from chef school.

I look forward to it too! One of my favorite shows is (I know they are
re-runs but it's still on) Jacques Pepin where he does fast food his way.
On his older show he would cook using only leftover things from the
refrigerator.

On Feb 28, 5:29*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
> I look forward to it too! *One of my favorite shows is (I know they are
> re-runs but it's still on) Jacques Pepin where he does fast food his way.
> On his older show he would cook using only leftover things from the
> refrigerator.

I love his shows. He makes it look so effortless!

"Michael O'Connor" > wrote in message
...
>
>> I watch the cooking shows that teach and use common grocery store items.
>> I
>> do not watch the fancy plating cooking shows. I watch: Good Eats,
>> Americas
>> Test Kitchen and Joanne Wiers's Cooking Class. But I am a new at cooking
>> for myself in my old retired age.
>>
>
> Good Eats is my favorite cooking show, since it's entertaining and
> teaches the science of food. I also like how his sometimes unorthodox
> methods, such as the time he used a stack of 18 X 18 X 1 inch air
> conditioner filters bungeed together to a box fan to make beef jerky.
> Another show I enjoy is Diners Drive Ins and Drives, because they go
> into restaurants across the country and cooks show how they prepare
> their signature dishes. My least favorite cooking show has to be the
> various Iron Chef shows, since I've never seen anything prepared on
> that show that I would want to eat or try to make myself.

I love Good Eats. Can't stand Diners Drive ins and Dives, mainly because I
can't stand Guy. Why does he wear his glasses backwards on his head? That
just bugs me. Sometimes I like Iron Chef. I really like to watch Morimoto,
but I don't really care too much about the rest of them. And you are right
that I wouldn't want to eat any of that stuff.

On Feb 27, 5:43*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Michael O'Connor" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >> I watch the cooking shows that teach and use common grocery store items.
> >> I
> >> do not watch the fancy plating cooking shows. I watch: Good Eats,
> >> Americas
> >> Test Kitchen and Joanne Wiers's Cooking Class. But I am a new at cooking
> >> for myself in my old retired age.
>
> > Good Eats is my favorite cooking show, since it's entertaining and
> > teaches the science of food. *I also like how his sometimes unorthodox
> > methods, such as the time he used a stack of 18 X 18 X 1 inch air
> > conditioner filters bungeed together to a box fan to make beef jerky.
> > Another show I enjoy is Diners Drive Ins and Drives, because they go
> > into restaurants across the country and cooks show how they prepare
> > their signature dishes. *My least favorite cooking show has to be the
> > various Iron Chef shows, since I've never seen anything prepared on
> > that show that I would want to eat or try to make myself.
>
> I love Good Eats. *Can't stand Diners Drive ins and Dives, mainly because I
> can't stand Guy. *Why does he wear his glasses backwards on his head? *That
> just bugs me. *Sometimes I like Iron Chef. *I really like to watch Morimoto,
> but I don't really care too much about the rest of them. *And you are right
> that I wouldn't want to eat any of that stuff.

Tastes vary. They often cook stuff that I'd love to try. (Of course,
most of the stuff that comes out of the ice cream machine just
looks nasty.)

It's not a "how to cook" show, any more than the Olympics are a
"how to exercise" show. In each case the contestants put in
a lot of time before you see them to get to the skill level that
they display.

I like DDD, but I'm a little envious. All the little places around
here rely heavily on the big 55-gallon drums from the restaurant
supply house. Anyplace that makes it fresh from decent
ingredients costs a fortune, mostly because you're paying for
the decor.

Cindy Hamilton

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> I love Good Eats. Can't stand Diners Drive ins and Dives, mainly because I
> can't stand Guy.

We went to a place last night that has been features on DDD. Some of
them have sucked some have ruled. This one ruled. Smoque BBQ in
Chicago.

> Why does he wear his glasses backwards on his head? That
> just bugs me.

He's an alien and that set of eyes is a lot more sensative to the bright
lights of being on camera.

"Doug Freyburger" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> I love Good Eats. Can't stand Diners Drive ins and Dives, mainly because
>> I
>> can't stand Guy.
>
> We went to a place last night that has been features on DDD. Some of
> them have sucked some have ruled. This one ruled. Smoque BBQ in
> Chicago.
>
>> Why does he wear his glasses backwards on his head? That
>> just bugs me.
>
> He's an alien and that set of eyes is a lot more sensative to the bright
> lights of being on camera.

Yikes!

On 27/02/2011 3:35 PM, Michael O'Connor wrote:
>
>> I watch the cooking shows that teach and use common grocery store items. I
>> do not watch the fancy plating cooking shows. I watch: Good Eats, Americas
>> Test Kitchen and Joanne Wiers's Cooking Class. But I am a new at cooking
>> for myself in my old retired age.
>>
>
> Good Eats is my favorite cooking show, since it's entertaining and
> teaches the science of food. I also like how his sometimes unorthodox
> methods, such as the time he used a stack of 18 X 18 X 1 inch air
> conditioner filters bungeed together to a box fan to make beef jerky.

I have to hand it to Alton for teaching some valuable tips but he is
just too damned anal for me. Everything has to be exact. That is not a
fun way to cook.




> Another show I enjoy is Diners Drive Ins and Drives, because they go
> into restaurants across the country and cooks show how they prepare
> their signature dishes. My least favorite cooking show has to be the
> various Iron Chef shows, since I've never seen anything prepared on
> that show that I would want to eat or try to make myself.

IMO Diners Drive Ins and Dives is one that ranks up there with
Unwrapped.... stuff I really don't care to watch. I would rather learn
to gook a nice meal for two, four or 6 people, not how to make enough to
keep a greasy spoon going for a day or two.

On Feb 27, 12:35*pm, "Michael O'Connor" > wrote:

> Good Eats is my favorite cooking show, since it's entertaining and
> teaches the science of food. *I also like how his sometimes unorthodox
> methods, such as the time he used a stack of 18 X 18 X 1 inch air
> conditioner filters bungeed together to a box fan to make beef jerky.
> Another show I enjoy is Diners Drive Ins and Drives, because they go
> into restaurants across the country and cooks show how they prepare
> their signature dishes. *My least favorite cooking show has to be the
> various Iron Chef shows, since I've never seen anything prepared on
> that show that I would want to eat or try to make myself.

I like the good Eats program. I finally learned why my pancakes are
never as good as the restaurants (too much stirring). I don't like the
diners program as they seem to break a lot of health department laws
(at least the laws in my state, so it grosses me out). I don't like
the Iron Chef type shows since it is all too fancy, nothing I would
like.

I do happen to like the competition shows like Top Chef and Chopped.
Most of what they make, I would never eat as I am really picky. But I
enjoy seeing what people come up with little time, and strange
ingredient combinations.

On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:21:31 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

> I do happen to like the competition shows like Top Chef and Chopped.
> Most of what they make, I would never eat as I am really picky. But I
> enjoy seeing what people come up with little time, and strange
> ingredient combinations.

You don't have to be picky to be grossed out by there mystery baskets.
The combinations are so off the wall, I feel sorry for the
contestants. Definitely not go to programming for me, but if I'm
channel flipping and come across them I often stop to watch.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Feb 28, 7:42*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:21:31 -0800 (PST), "
>
> > wrote:
> > I do happen to like the competition shows like Top Chef and Chopped.
> > Most of what they make, I would never eat as I am really picky. But I
> > enjoy seeing what people come up with little time, and strange
> > ingredient combinations.
>
> You don't have to be picky to be grossed out by there mystery baskets.
> The combinations are so off the wall, I feel sorry for the
> contestants. *Definitely not go to programming for me, but if I'm
> channel flipping and come across them I often stop to watch.
>

I don't like most veggies, fruits, or seasonings; so most things are
off limits to me. But I like seeing the creativity.

On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:50:23 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

> On Feb 28, 7:42*pm, sf > wrote:
> > On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:21:31 -0800 (PST), "
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > I do happen to like the competition shows like Top Chef and Chopped.
> > > Most of what they make, I would never eat as I am really picky. But I
> > > enjoy seeing what people come up with little time, and strange
> > > ingredient combinations.
> >
> > You don't have to be picky to be grossed out by there mystery baskets.
> > The combinations are so off the wall, I feel sorry for the
> > contestants. *Definitely not go to programming for me, but if I'm
> > channel flipping and come across them I often stop to watch.
> >
>
> I don't like most veggies, fruits, or seasonings; so most things are
> off limits to me. But I like seeing the creativity.

Sorry for misspelling "their", but you're right... I watch to see what
the heck they'll do with those horrible combinations. I come away
from those programs with no inspiration or feeling that I want to try
anything, just a sense of relief that the contestants figured out what
to do and a continued belief that whatever they're being paid isn't
worth the trouble.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:57:52 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> Oh I dunno... I'm being inspired to use up some leftover jellies/jams
> as sauces. :-) But I can get those inspirations here without watching
> Ironchef... They made a cherry sauce yesterday for some pork that was
> interesting looking.

Iron Chef isn't on the plate (it's just boring). Those people are top
dogs in their field, very well paid and have a crew to help them in
the kitchen. Top Chef and Chopped are the shows that make me cringe.
They are taking advantage of desperate wannabes who need the money.

Currently, Food Network is advertising a "challenge" where their own
TV chefs compete against each other. I like that idea. That concept
will be good for a one time view and I'll either watch it when it's on
or record it for later. At this point, I don't even know when it will
be shown. Maybe the ad said and I wasn't paying attention, but the
end result is that I don't know (and I'm not interested enough to do
any "research").

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

sf wrote:
> " > wrote:
>
>> I do happen to like the competition shows like Top Chef and Chopped.
>> Most of what they make, I would never eat as I am really picky. But I
>> enjoy seeing what people come up with little time, and strange
>> ingredient combinations.
>
> You don't have to be picky to be grossed out by there mystery baskets.
> The combinations are so off the wall, I feel sorry for the
> contestants. Definitely not go to programming for me, but if I'm
> channel flipping and come across them I often stop to watch.

I like the fact that they have foods I have never tried or never heard
of. It reminds me that I should try new foods more regularly and it
gives me ideas of what to look for when I'm shopping - Aynthing I have
not heard of before or have not tried yet.

On Tue, 1 Mar 2011 16:25:18 +0000 (UTC), Doug Freyburger
> wrote:

>sf wrote:
>> " > wrote:
>>
>>> I do happen to like the competition shows like Top Chef and Chopped.
>>> Most of what they make, I would never eat as I am really picky. But I
>>> enjoy seeing what people come up with little time, and strange
>>> ingredient combinations.
>>
>> You don't have to be picky to be grossed out by there mystery baskets.
>> The combinations are so off the wall, I feel sorry for the
>> contestants. Definitely not go to programming for me, but if I'm
>> channel flipping and come across them I often stop to watch.
>
>I like the fact that they have foods I have never tried or never heard
>of. It reminds me that I should try new foods more regularly and it
>gives me ideas of what to look for when I'm shopping - Aynthing I have
>not heard of before or have not tried yet.

On any of the cooking shows, I enjoy learning about foods or ethnic
menus that I haven't tried and know nothing about. I'll make a note
of them and something in the future I will plan on adding a new item
to our dinner. I realize now that my mother was always bringing home
something new to try. I never recognized it because my father never
made a stink about anything new and we just ate whatever it was. There
are many foods that I can't find around here or can't afford anymore
that were part of my everyday life.
Janet

Janet Bostwick wrote:
> Doug Freyburger > wrote:
>
>>I like the fact that they have foods I have never tried or never heard
>>of. It reminds me that I should try new foods more regularly and it
>>gives me ideas of what to look for when I'm shopping - Aynthing I have
>>not heard of before or have not tried yet.
>
> On any of the cooking shows, I enjoy learning about foods or ethnic
> menus that I haven't tried and know nothing about. I'll make a note
> of them and something in the future I will plan on adding a new item
> to our dinner. I realize now that my mother was always bringing home
> something new to try. I never recognized it because my father never
> made a stink about anything new and we just ate whatever it was. There
> are many foods that I can't find around here or can't afford anymore
> that were part of my everyday life.

I figure that's why I'm not a picky eater. My Dad brought home food
from the gardens of relatives or from farms or hunting. Then I ended up
at a college where it was so ethnically diverse I keep expecting
students from other planets to arrive - I especially liked it when a
group of Cantonese speakers met a group of Mandarin speakers and they
would switch to English to understand each other.

And so I end up in a state where goat meat is okay (well my favorite
actually) but it's so normal. I should try some other sort of critter
or plant or whatever.

On Tue, 1 Mar 2011 16:25:18 +0000 (UTC), Doug Freyburger
> wrote:

> sf wrote:
> > " > wrote:
> >
> >> I do happen to like the competition shows like Top Chef and Chopped.
> >> Most of what they make, I would never eat as I am really picky. But I
> >> enjoy seeing what people come up with little time, and strange
> >> ingredient combinations.
> >
> > You don't have to be picky to be grossed out by there mystery baskets.
> > The combinations are so off the wall, I feel sorry for the
> > contestants. Definitely not go to programming for me, but if I'm
> > channel flipping and come across them I often stop to watch.
>
> I like the fact that they have foods I have never tried or never heard
> of. It reminds me that I should try new foods more regularly and it
> gives me ideas of what to look for when I'm shopping - Aynthing I have
> not heard of before or have not tried yet.

They've used some oddball thing that I'd never heard of before maybe
once. The rest of the time has been just a gross out in combinations
for me.... like fish and chocolate. No thanks.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

" > wrote:
>
> I like the good Eats program. I finally learned why my pancakes are
> never as good as the restaurants (too much stirring). I don't like the
> diners program as they seem to break a lot of health department laws
> (at least the laws in my state, so it grosses me out).

I liked Alton Browns pancake show. After that show I started making my own
pancake mix using his method. A big improvement over those store bought
pancake mixes without the Aluminum and other exotic chemicals. Two weeks
ago I went to a pancake house and I thought my pancakes were much better. I
found real buttermilk made the greatest difference in taste for me.

--
Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)

On Feb 28, 8:22*pm, Nad R > wrote:
> " > wrote:
>
> > I like the good Eats program. I finally learned why my pancakes are
> > never as good as the restaurants (too much stirring). I don't like the
> > diners program as they seem to break a lot of health department laws
> > (at least the laws in my state, so it grosses me out).
>
> I liked Alton Browns pancake show. After that show I started making my own
> pancake mix using his method. A big improvement over those store bought
> pancake mixes without the Aluminum and other exotic chemicals. Two weeks
> ago I went to a pancake house and I thought my pancakes were much better. I
> found real buttermilk made the greatest difference in taste for me.
>

The first time I saw it was when I had just started watching the
program. I didn't retain much of the information, so when it came on
again, I took notes.

I like learning about the details in cooking and how they affect
things. For example, there was a show about chocolate chip cookies,
and how changing the proportions of the ingredients would make a
cookie crispy or soft. I can't remember the 3rd option. But I thought
that was interesting. It wasn't just the cooking time.

" > wrote:
> On Feb 28, 8:22 pm, Nad R > wrote:
>> " > wrote:
>>
>>> I like the good Eats program. I finally learned why my pancakes are
>>> never as good as the restaurants (too much stirring). I don't like the
>>> diners program as they seem to break a lot of health department laws
>>> (at least the laws in my state, so it grosses me out).
>>
>> I liked Alton Browns pancake show. After that show I started making my own
>> pancake mix using his method. A big improvement over those store bought
>> pancake mixes without the Aluminum and other exotic chemicals. Two weeks
>> ago I went to a pancake house and I thought my pancakes were much better. I
>> found real buttermilk made the greatest difference in taste for me.
>>
>
> The first time I saw it was when I had just started watching the
> program. I didn't retain much of the information, so when it came on
> again, I took notes.
>
> I like learning about the details in cooking and how they affect
> things. For example, there was a show about chocolate chip cookies,
> and how changing the proportions of the ingredients would make a
> cookie crispy or soft. I can't remember the 3rd option. But I thought
> that was interesting. It wasn't just the cooking time.

You might be interested in these books they go hand in hand with the show.
The recipes from the show are in his books. I record the shows on my DVD
recorder.

http://www.amazon.com/Good-Eats-Earl...8978497&sr=1-1

--
Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)

On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:34:30 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

> I like learning about the details in cooking and how they affect
> things. For example, there was a show about chocolate chip cookies,
> and how changing the proportions of the ingredients would make a
> cookie crispy or soft. I can't remember the 3rd option. But I thought
> that was interesting. It wasn't just the cooking time.

Would you care to share? I want to make soft chocolate chip cookies,
but they always end up crispy (IMO). Actually they're not crispy or
soft, sorta in between.... but I want them to be softer.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Mar 1, 11:17*am, sf > wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:34:30 -0800 (PST), "
>
> > wrote:
> > I like learning about the details in cooking and how they affect
> > things. For example, there was a show about chocolate chip cookies,
> > and how changing the proportions of the ingredients would make a
> > cookie crispy or soft. I can't remember the 3rd option. But I thought
> > that was interesting. It wasn't just the cooking time.
>
> Would you care to share? *I want to make soft chocolate chip cookies,
> but they always end up crispy (IMO). *Actually they're not crispy or
> soft, sorta in between.... but I want them to be softer.

I went to Google for you, and plugged
chocolate chip cookies alton brown
into the search.

Here's your link:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/good-eats...sha/index.html

Cindy Hamilton

On Mar 1, 8:17*am, sf > wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:34:30 -0800 (PST), "
>
> > wrote:
> > I like learning about the details in cooking and how they affect
> > things. For example, there was a show about chocolate chip cookies,
> > and how changing the proportions of the ingredients would make a
> > cookie crispy or soft. I can't remember the 3rd option. But I thought
> > that was interesting. It wasn't just the cooking time.
>
> Would you care to share? *I want to make soft chocolate chip cookies
> but they always end up crispy (IMO). *Actually they're not crispy or
> soft, sorta in between.... but I want them to be softer.
>

Sorry, I didn't actually retain that information. When I make
chocolate chip cookie dough, I usually just eat the dough and never
cook any

I just thought it was really interesting to see how little changes can
affect the results so much.

nowadays so many cooking shows are available on internet and also on tv
i like to watch all shows
these all shows are very helpful to us for cooking

"dain45yl" > wrote in message
...
>
> nowadays so many cooking shows are available on internet and also on tv
>
> i like to watch all shows
> these all shows are very helpful to us for cooking

Who are you replying to?

hey guys their are ways how to cook your food fast and still taste so good.. with the easy recipes and simple instructions... You need no fast food.. always remember patience is a virtue!!

Andy > wrote:
> Nad R > wrote:
>
>> "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:
>>> "Blockade Runner" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Does anyone ever follow their menus ? I mean if I bought all the
>>>> things to make meal like they cook I be filing for bankruptcy . +
>>>> all the clean up etc. & time.
>>>> Seems like cheaper & lot easier eat out. When I am hyngry I am
>>>> hungry, not 5 hours later , I want to eat now.
>>>
>>> I'm betting you are a regular at McDonalds. They are one of the
>>> fastest food servers so it would work with your "I want to eat NOW"
>>> routine.
>>
>> I watch the cooking shows that teach and use common grocery store
>> items. I do not watch the fancy plating cooking shows. I watch: Good
>> Eats, Americas Test Kitchen and Joanne Wiers's Cooking Class. But I am
>> a new at cooking for myself in my old retired age.
>
>
> There's a PBS cooking program "A Taste of History" hosted by executive
> chef Walter Stalb of the City Tavern, Philadelphia
> http://www.citytavern.com/ It's a famous place but I've never been. They
> intersperse his cooking with American history tidbits. The most
> interesting part of the program is he cooks everything in kettles in a
> large walk in fireplace, like it must've been done in the past. An
> impressive display. And he's so "matter of factly" about his techniques,
> meanwhile his attention to detail is impeccable. And thanks to PBS, it's
> commercial free!
>
> Andy

I will keep an eye for the show. I also have seen an episode in the past of
Burt Wolf's on the "history of food". I will say I like PBS cooking shows
better than the Food Network or the Cooking channel.

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Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)

"Nad R" > wrote.>
> I will say I like PBS cooking shows
> better than the Food Network or the Cooking channel.

One has cooking shows that have some entertainment, the other has
entertainment that happens to include cooking.