I found this recipe on their website rather amusing.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/r...ipe/index.html

:Late Night Bacon
:Cook Time:5 min
:Level: Easy
:Yield: 4 servings
:Ingredients
:8 slices bacon
:
irections
:Place 2 sheets of paper towel on a microwave safe plate, lay the bacon out on the
aper towel not overlapping the slices. Place 2 more sheets of paper towel on top.
:Place in the microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes.

Really, Food Network?

I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast, "streaky bacon", eggs,
and heated alfredo sauce from a jar.

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"If Barack Obama isn't careful, he will become the Jimmy Carter of the
21st century."

> I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast, "streaky bacon", eggs,
> and heated alfredo sauce from a jar.

That ranks right up there with her Kwanzaa cake.

Thank you for watching Sandra Lee, so I don't have to.

"Ubiquitous" > wrote in message
...
>I found this recipe on their website rather amusing.
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/r...ipe/index.html
>
> :Late Night Bacon
> :Cook Time:5 min
> :Level: Easy
> :Yield: 4 servings
> :Ingredients
> :8 slices bacon
> :
> irections
> :Place 2 sheets of paper towel on a microwave safe plate, lay the bacon
> out on the
> aper towel not overlapping the slices. Place 2 more sheets of paper
> towel on top.
> :Place in the microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes.
>
> Really, Food Network?
>
> I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast, "streaky
> bacon", eggs,
> and heated alfredo sauce from a jar.


That really sounds disgusting. And it is not like you can't get hollandaise
sauce in a jar, either. It's not all that good but it's a damn site better
than alfredo sauce. Yech! I see Sandra Lee in hell being forced to eat her
own concoctions. You know she doesn't cook that crap for herself.

Paul

> > I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast, "streaky
> > bacon", eggs,
> > and heated alfredo sauce from a jar.
>
> That really sounds disgusting. *And it is not like you can't get hollandaise
> sauce in a jar, either. *It's not all that good but it's a damn site better
> than alfredo sauce. *Yech! *I see Sandra Lee in hell being forced to eat her
> own concoctions. * You know she doesn't cook that crap for herself.
>

Her show has a self-indulgent train-wreck quality to it that I haven't
seen on television since the Kathie Lee Gifford Christmas specials of
the 1990's, where you know the cameramen and production personnel are
embarrassed to be squandering their talents working on such a terrible
show. You know the behind the scenes people never eat the food she
makes after the show wraps.

Michael O'Connor wrote:
>
> Her show has a self-indulgent train-wreck quality to it that I haven't
> seen on television since the Kathie Lee Gifford Christmas specials of
> the 1990's, where you know the cameramen and production personnel are
> embarrassed to be squandering their talents working on such a terrible
> show.

Among actors there's a saying - Waiters wait. Actors act.

The same ideas apply to grips and other production folks. They take the
work they can get.

In article >,
"Paul M. Cook" > wrote:

> "Ubiquitous" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I found this recipe on their website rather amusing.
> > http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/r...n-recipe/index
> > .html
> >
> > :Late Night Bacon
> > :Cook Time:5 min
> > :Level: Easy
> > :Yield: 4 servings
> > :Ingredients
> > :8 slices bacon
> > :
> > irections
> > :Place 2 sheets of paper towel on a microwave safe plate, lay the bacon
> > out on the
> > aper towel not overlapping the slices. Place 2 more sheets of paper
> > towel on top.
> > :Place in the microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes.
> >
> > Really, Food Network?
> >
> > I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast, "streaky
> > bacon", eggs,
> > and heated alfredo sauce from a jar.
>
>
> That really sounds disgusting. And it is not like you can't get hollandaise
> sauce in a jar, either. It's not all that good but it's a damn site better
> than alfredo sauce. Yech! I see Sandra Lee in hell being forced to eat her
> own concoctions. You know she doesn't cook that crap for herself.
>
> Paul

I've tried Hollandaise in a jar a couple times. It's either watery or
hard as a rock; either way it's not actually edible.

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"Anim8rFSK" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
>
>> "Ubiquitous" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >I found this recipe on their website rather amusing.
>> > http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/r...n-recipe/index
>> > .html
>> >
>> > :Late Night Bacon
>> > :Cook Time:5 min
>> > :Level: Easy
>> > :Yield: 4 servings
>> > :Ingredients
>> > :8 slices bacon
>> > :
>> > irections
>> > :Place 2 sheets of paper towel on a microwave safe plate, lay the bacon
>> > out on the
>> > aper towel not overlapping the slices. Place 2 more sheets of paper
>> > towel on top.
>> > :Place in the microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes.
>> >
>> > Really, Food Network?
>> >
>> > I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast,
>> > "streaky
>> > bacon", eggs,
>> > and heated alfredo sauce from a jar.
>>
>>
>> That really sounds disgusting. And it is not like you can't get
>> hollandaise
>> sauce in a jar, either. It's not all that good but it's a damn site
>> better
>> than alfredo sauce. Yech! I see Sandra Lee in hell being forced to eat
>> her
>> own concoctions. You know she doesn't cook that crap for herself.
>>
>> Paul
>
> I've tried Hollandaise in a jar a couple times. It's either watery or
> hard as a rock; either way it's not actually edible.

I'd cut a slice of it off and use it before I used jarred Alfredo sauce.
The two are completely different things. I shudder to think of what she may
use as an egg substitute next.

Paul

In article >,
(Ubiquitous) wrote:

> I found this recipe on their website rather amusing.
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/r...recipe/index.h
> tml
>
> :Late Night Bacon
> :Cook Time:5 min
> :Level: Easy
> :Yield: 4 servings
> :Ingredients
> :8 slices bacon
> :
> irections
> :Place 2 sheets of paper towel on a microwave safe plate, lay the bacon out
> n the
> aper towel not overlapping the slices. Place 2 more sheets of paper towel
> n top.
> :Place in the microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes.
>
> Really, Food Network?
>
> I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast, "streaky
> bacon"

She made bacon from Supergirl's cat!?!??!

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wrote:
> (Ubiquitous) wrote:


>> I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast,
>> "streaky bacon"
>
>She made bacon from Supergirl's cat!?!??!

BWAH! I'm sure there are less than a handful here who got that.

--
"If Barack Obama isn't careful, he will become the Jimmy Carter of the
21st century."

In article >,
(Ubiquitous) wrote:

> wrote:
> > (Ubiquitous) wrote:
>
>
> >> I am currently watching SLop make eggs benedict with wheat toast,
> >> "streaky bacon"
> >
> >She made bacon from Supergirl's cat!?!??!
>
> BWAH! I'm sure there are less than a handful here who got that.

As they said on MST3K, the people that matter will get it.

--
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Shego on "Shat My Dad Says"

On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
wrote:

>Really, Food Network?

Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
we'll watch any more.

The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. 8;(

-- Larry

> wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
> wrote:
>
>>Really, Food Network?
>
> Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
> Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
> Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
> we'll watch any more.
>
> The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
> content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. 8;(
>

Yeah, that was my impression. They have a few of the older shows but it is
by far and away not their major lineup. Still, it is something. Now that I
can never find Alton Brown on FTV anymore I just never go there. Total
waste of a channel. Like I want to watch biker broads making cupcakes or
Buzzy the Hummingbird (Rachel Ray) making me seasick bobbing around like a
hyperactive 3 year old on a sugar high.

Paul

On May 8, 2:02*pm, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
> > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
> > wrote:
>
> >>Really, Food Network?
>
> > Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
> > Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
> > Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
> > we'll watch any more.
>
> > The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
> > content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. *8;(
>
> Yeah, that was my impression. *They have a few of the older shows but it is
> by far and away not their major lineup. *Still, it is something. *Now that I
> can never find Alton Brown on FTV anymore I just never go there. *Total
> waste of a channel. *Like I want to watch biker broads making cupcakes or
> Buzzy the Hummingbird (Rachel Ray) making me seasick bobbing around like a
> hyperactive 3 year old on a sugar high.
>
> Paul

They have a new show for Emeril - have you seen the commercials? He
travels around (there's an original concept - not) and visits places
which are known for the "signature" dish in that category. Haven't we
seen this a few times before? I wish they'd have programs that show
great pastry chefs (no recipes needed, just want to watch technique) -
or any great chefs, like they used to have on PBS in my state. You
know, actual COOKING shows.

N.

"Nancy2" > wrote in message
...
On May 8, 2:02 pm, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
> > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
> > wrote:
>
> >>Really, Food Network?
>
> > Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
> > Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
> > Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
> > we'll watch any more.
>
> > The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
> > content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. 8;(
>
> Yeah, that was my impression. They have a few of the older shows but it is
> by far and away not their major lineup. Still, it is something. Now that I
> can never find Alton Brown on FTV anymore I just never go there. Total
> waste of a channel. Like I want to watch biker broads making cupcakes or
> Buzzy the Hummingbird (Rachel Ray) making me seasick bobbing around like a
> hyperactive 3 year old on a sugar high.
>
> Paul

They have a new show for Emeril - have you seen the commercials? He
travels around (there's an original concept - not) and visits places
which are known for the "signature" dish in that category. Haven't we
seen this a few times before? I wish they'd have programs that show
great pastry chefs (no recipes needed, just want to watch technique) -
or any great chefs, like they used to have on PBS in my state. You
know, actual COOKING shows.


I have seen ads for that. And my thought was oh joy, another eating show.
As is so often the case with those shows, they won't even give you the
recipes because that's the secret to the eatery's success. If you want to
try it, you have to go there. No cooking it for yourself.

Paul

N.

Brown has a new show starting next week, "Cutthroat Kitchen." It appears to be a competition with twists and tricks.

N.

On 8/7/2013 9:42 PM, Nancy2 wrote:

> Brown has a new show starting next week, "Cutthroat Kitchen." It
> appears to be a competition with twists and tricks.
>
> N.
>
I'm looking forward to that one.

--
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"Nancy2" > wrote in message
...
> Brown has a new show starting next week, "Cutthroat Kitchen." It appears
> to be a competition with twists and tricks.

I will watch it just because I like him!

On May 8, 12:33*pm, wrote:
> On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
> wrote:
>
> >Really, Food Network?
>
> Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
> Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
> Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
> we'll watch any more.
>
> The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
> content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. *8;(

I think the beginning of the end for the Food Network was when they
started that "Emeril Live" abomination.

wrote:

>I think the beginning of the end for the Food Network was when they
>started that "Emeril Live" abomination.

Emeril can cook. The begining of the end was when SLop, who cannot cook,
was bought (or blew her way to getting) a TV show.

--
"If Barack Obama isn't careful, he will become the Jimmy Carter of the
21st century."

"Ubiquitous" > wrote in message
...
> wrote:
>
>>I think the beginning of the end for the Food Network was when they
>>started that "Emeril Live" abomination.
>
> Emeril can cook. The begining of the end was when SLop, who cannot cook,
> was bought (or blew her way to getting) a TV show.

I seem to recall she was dating a FoodTV producer at the time.

Paul

Well, what would that have to do with it?

The show is wildly entertaining to me. It's surreal in its content. At least I can get a laugh. Bearfoot Contessa blah or another sandwich? No!!

SL is great entertainment. "Table scape." That's great.

Well, what would that have to do with it?

The show is wildly entertaining to me. It's surreal in its content. At least I can get a laugh. Bearfoot Contessa blah or another sandwich? No!!

SL is great entertainment. "Table scape." That's great.

Always poppin' open a can of "crap in a can; she's Onion quality humor.

In article >,
(Ubiquitous) wrote:

> wrote:
>
> >I think the beginning of the end for the Food Network was when they
> >started that "Emeril Live" abomination.
>
> Emeril can cook. The begining of the end was when SLop, who cannot cook,
> was bought (or blew her way to getting) a TV show.

Same notation for Bobby Flay.

--
"Please, I can't die, I've never kissed an Asian woman!"
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On May 8, 1:33*pm, wrote:
> On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
> wrote:
>
> >Really, Food Network?
>
> Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
> Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
> Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
> we'll watch any more.
>
> The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
> content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. *8;(
>
> -- Larry

I think one of the best shows Food Network had was "Cooking Live" with
Sara Moulton.

On Mon, 30 May 2011 12:04:16 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

> I think one of the best shows Food Network had was "Cooking Live" with
> Sara Moulton.

Is that what it was called? I liked her show. Didn't someone say she
was coming back to the Food Network?

--

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

On Mon, 30 May 2011 20:28:39 GMT, "l, not -l" > wrote:

>
> On 30-May-2011, sf > wrote:
>
> > Is that what it was called? I liked her show. Didn't someone say she
> > was coming back to the Food Network?
>
> I don't know about that; but, one of her shows is in reruns on the Cooking
> Channel.

Okay, I've seen that. Thanks.

--

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

On 30/05/2011 3:04 PM, wrote:
>
>
> I think one of the best shows Food Network had was "Cooking Live" with
> Sara Moulton.

I had a problem with that one. She used to take viewer calls an answer
their questions while cooking something completely different. Hrd to
follow.

On Mon, 30 May 2011 19:05:10 -0600, Dave Smith wrote
(in article > ):

> On 30/05/2011 3:04 PM, wrote:
>>
>>
>> I think one of the best shows Food Network had was "Cooking Live" with
>> Sara Moulton.
>
> I had a problem with that one. She used to take viewer calls an answer
> their questions while cooking something completely different. Hrd to
> follow.

There will never be anything close to The Galloping Gourmet. That one was
special. But I do admit I get a laugh out of watching Diners, Drive-In's and
Dives...

--
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Dennis

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l, not -l wrote:

>
> On 30-May-2011, " > wrote:
>
>> I think one of the best shows Food Network had was "Cooking Live"
>> with Sara Moulton.
>
> My all-time favorite Food Network shows are Good Eats; Cooking Live
> with Sara Moulton; Ready, Set, Cook with Sissy Biggers and Gordon
> Elliott's Door Knock Dinners.

I liked Taste with David Rosengarten.

> Now that Good Eats has ended production, there is nothing on Foot
> Network that I care to watch.

I agree.

In article >,
Nick > wrote:

> l, not -l wrote:
>
> >
> > On 30-May-2011, " > wrote:
> >
> >> I think one of the best shows Food Network had was "Cooking Live"
> >> with Sara Moulton.
> >
> > My all-time favorite Food Network shows are Good Eats; Cooking Live
> > with Sara Moulton; Ready, Set, Cook with Sissy Biggers and Gordon
> > Elliott's Door Knock Dinners.
>
> I liked Taste with David Rosengarten.

Yep. I even bought his Prime Ribs episode on VHS.
>
> > Now that Good Eats has ended production, there is nothing on Foot
> > Network that I care to watch.
>
> I agree.

The original How To Boil Water was excellent, and certainly worth
rerunning.

--
"Please, I can't die, I've never kissed an Asian woman!"
Shego on "Shat My Dad Says"

>
> > > Now that Good Eats has ended production, there is nothing on Foot
> > > Network that I care to watch.
>
> > I agree.
>
> The original How To Boil Water was excellent, and certainly worth
> rerunning.
>
> --
> "Please, I can't die, I've never kissed an Asian woman!"
> Shego on "Shat My Dad Says"

Well, their new "Food Network Star" series begins next week, I think.
I notice they have left off "Next" from the title - maybe that means
they aren't guaranteeing a show. I don't think any of their choices
have been spectacular successes.

N.

On 6/2/2011 6:30 AM, Nick wrote:
> l, not -l wrote:
>
>>
>> On 30-May-2011, > wrote:
>>

>
> I liked Taste with David Rosengarten.
>
>> Now that Good Eats has ended production, there is nothing on Foot
>> Network that I care to watch.
>
> I agree.



Ditto. D.R. was a class act and so is Alton Brown.

gloria p

On May 8, 10:33*am, wrote:
> On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
> wrote:
>
> >Really, Food Network?
>
> Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
> Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
> Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
> we'll watch any more.
>
> The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
> content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. *8;(
>
> -- Larry

I thought they basically lost it when they got rid of Sara Moulton's
show. My favorite cooking shows are on PBS. I haven't watched Food
Network in years.

-goro-

Goro > wrote:
> On May 8, 10:33 am, wrote:
>> On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Really, Food Network?
>>
>> Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
>> Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
>> Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
>> we'll watch any more.
>>
>> The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
>> content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. 8;(
>>
>> -- Larry
>
> I thought they basically lost it when they got rid of Sara Moulton's
> show. My favorite cooking shows are on PBS. I haven't watched Food
> Network in years.
>
> -goro-

I agree... Even Alton Brown seems barely noticeable. PBS is a my favorite.
I am finding entertainment on iTunes that seems to have independent cooking
shows from colleges and universities for free. TV is becoming a dinosaur
and the Internet may be the future for entertainment and knowledge.

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

On Mon, 30 May 2011 22:14:34 +0000 (UTC), Nad R
> wrote:

> I am finding entertainment on iTunes that seems to have independent cooking
> shows from colleges and universities for free.

Are the recipes from the shows archived online too?

--

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

sf > wrote:
> On Mon, 30 May 2011 22:14:34 +0000 (UTC), Nad R
> > wrote:
>
>> I am finding entertainment on iTunes that seems to have independent cooking
>> shows from colleges and universities for free.
>
> Are the recipes from the shows archived online too?

Some do, some do not. Some have a college based text book to go with the
lessons. But you will have to read the information before downloading and
see if they have a web site as a guide. Some are sorta like YouTube with
short show on how to make something.

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

On Monday, April 24, 2006 12:19:29 PM UTC-4, Phillip wrote:

>I have some comments about the Food Network that I'd like to share. I
>would just like to say that I've been watching Food Network for many,
>many years now along with family and friends. Lately we've all been in
>agreement that Food Network has really been lacking the diversity of shows
>it has. Also, some of the personalities that have their own shows really
>irritate me. For instance, I like Rachel Ray. She's a good chef, but do
>we really need to see her 6 times a day? And Ina Garten. That woman has
>no personality at all! My wife and I could fall asleep watching her show.
>Why doesn't Food Network consider removing some of these repetitive
>programs, and removing very "blah" hosts and replacing it with some fresh
>blood? For instance, I would love to see a show on Food Network that
>focuses on Asian cuisine. I think that's a very huge segment that could be
>tapped into. There just needs to be more diversity on this network in my
>opinion.

Has the Food Network gone downhill? Not sure there is a mountain big enough
to describe this fall. What a bunch of egomaniac clowns! I cant say enough
horrible things about this network. There are only a few shows that I still
enjoy watching, but the BS competitions and games are imo...ridiculous. The
cupcakes and sweets showcased throughout the holidays were beyond gross. I
think I'm down to Giada, Ina and Ton of Butter in Savannah (only because I
like seeing her home and making fun of her sons). Never could stand Sandra
Ho Made from day one. What a phoney! Surely there are enough qualifed people
to intoduce some new quality programming. I do not appreciate Cindy Crawford
pimping her crap in the morning. How lazy and cheap can they be?

In article >, dude
wrote:
>Goro > wrote:
>> On May 8, 10:33 am, wrote:
>>> On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
>>> wrote:

>>>> Really, Food Network?
>>>
>>> Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
>>> Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
>>> Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
>>> we'll watch any more.
>>>
>>> The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
>>> content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. 8;(
>>
>> I thought they basically lost it when they got rid of Sara Moulton's
>> show. My favorite cooking shows are on PBS. I haven't watched Food
>> Network in years.
>>
>> -goro-
>
>I agree... Even Alton Brown seems barely noticeable.

I've seen promos for Cuthroat Kitchen, which Alton Brown hosts.
Contestants get $25k to buy obstacles for their opponents and the winner
gets to keep the cash left in their stash. Awareness of this (I won't be
watching) kinda cancels out the last of my good feelings for Alton left
over from Good Eats. Good feelings for FN were gone a long time ago.

"Omar Galanti" > wrote in message
...
> In article >, dude
> wrote:
>>Goro > wrote:
>>> On May 8, 10:33 am, wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:53 -0500, (Ubiquitous)
>>>> wrote:
>
>>>>> Really, Food Network?
>>>>
>>>> Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
>>>> Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
>>>> Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
>>>> we'll watch any more.
>>>>
>>>> The Cooking Channel has picked up some overlooked actual cooking
>>>> content, but they'll undoubtedly follow the same route. 8;(
>>>
>>> I thought they basically lost it when they got rid of Sara Moulton's
>>> show. My favorite cooking shows are on PBS. I haven't watched Food
>>> Network in years.
>>>
>>> -goro-
>>
>>I agree... Even Alton Brown seems barely noticeable.
>
> I've seen promos for Cuthroat Kitchen, which Alton Brown hosts.
> Contestants get $25k to buy obstacles for their opponents and the winner
> gets to keep the cash left in their stash. Awareness of this (I won't be
> watching) kinda cancels out the last of my good feelings for Alton left
> over from Good Eats. Good feelings for FN were gone a long time ago.

Alton is just totally wasted on that show. I mean his talents are wasted.
They could have put anyone in his position. And although I keep watching
the show each week, the premise is just silly. Get four people who are full
of themselves and usually also obnoxious.

They then pick out either the prime ingredients or perhaps forget one but
none of that matters because of all the stupid stuff they do to each other
for a bidded on fee. Like making one person use only kid's scissors to cut
up ingredients or cooking with a blow torch to losing some prime
ingredients.

To me it is less about cooking and more about stupidity.

On Sunday, May 8, 2011 1:33:51 PM UTC-4, wrote:

> Food Network started heading downhill years ago when they cancelled
> Ready, Set, Cook, accelerated their decline with the American Iron
> Chef, and bottomed out about two years ago. They have nothing that
> we'll watch any more.


Interesting topic beyond food, the 24/7 tv channel, for ANYTHING. The History Channel plays all sorts of stuff not related to history. But the reality is they can always say that everything is history. Well, so too is everything food. Maybe one day you turn on the Food Channel to find a pack of wolves chasing down a deer and chomping it to shreds for what seems like forever, to the point where you wonder if you might be on the wrong channel. Nope, it's the Food Network alright, showing us the history of food. All the channels are inner related. And why not? Most are inundated with infomercials from 2 to 8 in the morning. I'm not complaining. Sometimes the infomercials are an improvement on the shows. Let's be honest, there is only so much they can show us about cooking. And if they teach too well they will have nothing left to sell. Most of the food I see on those shows is pretentious stuff with pretentious ingredients most viewers don't have on hand, and of course the prep work and clean up is always conveniently left unseen. I enjoy the network now and then though.

TJ