Your Favorite TV Chef

[barbszy]

Do you like to watch cooking shows on TV? Do you get recipes from them or just inspiration?

What TV chef do you most like to watch, and why?

[DeBora4BobbyL]

This is such a good topic!

I watch the Foodntwork a lot. My absolute favorite is Emeril! I also like Paula Deen and Tyler. There are a few others, but those are my faves!

[cat lover]

I love "The Naked Chef", but can't hardly find it any longer. I think it was an old show that they showed on Food Network. He had another show at one time also, but it is hard to find also. His name is Jamie Oliver. Maybe some of you have seen the shows somewhere or know the time they are on! I don't have any other favorites, but enjoy watching other ones from time to time.

[barbszy]

I enjoy watching Rachael Ray because I get a lot of good tips from watching her.

Another favorite of mine is Alton Brown. I don't think I've ever tried his recipes but I am fascinated by the science lessons!

Paula Deen is great too. She looks like she has so much fun in the kitchen, & enjoys what she makes.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I love "The Naked Chef", but can't hardly find it any longer. I think it was an old show that they showed on Food Network.

I had forgot about that show! I used to come on at about 1 or 2 am here in mountain time land! It was so good. Jaimie Oliver is the chef. In case some of you are wondering why the word "naked" it is because he took foods and tried to accent their natural (naked) flavors or something like that. I believe there is an email at Foodnetwork.com if you want to inquire as to when the show will be back. In London he has received a ton of awards, so I don't know why he's gone.

[cat lover]

Thanks for the tip on trying to find it, I'll have to go find that email address! Seems like most of the time I watched it WAS on in the early morning hours!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

As a matter of fact, I just sent an email inquiting as to the status of the show. Here's the link if you want to ask as well. Just look to the left under Related Links where is says "THe Naked Chef Email. Click here (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_nc). Also, did you know that he is married with a child? I think it is a daughter, but I am not sure. Most of the shows that I have seen involve him being single.

[Coll]

Rachel Ray is my favorite. I watch her show 30 minute meals almost daily. I have made some of her recipes. I don't have the 30 minutes down pat yet, but I don't do too bad.
I also like Emeril Live , Tyler Florence (I liked his Food 911), and Paula Dean.
I love to watch the challenges they have on FoodNetwork too.

Coll

[cat lover]

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I love to watch the challenges they have on FoodNetwork too.

Coll

Do you watch the Iron Chef? I love the Japanese (or is it Chinese) one ,but can't get into the Iron Chef America!

[ajrsmom]

I like Paula, Rachel, Emeril and Sandra Lee. :)

I also watch Bobby Flay once in a while, depending on what he is cooking on that show.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Cat lover, I believe it is Japanese.

Has anyone watched Iron Chef America?

[cat lover]

Has anyone watched Iron Chef America?

I've watched it, but can't get into it like the Iron Chef! I think it may be because I really enjoy the unusual foods the theme generally revolves around!:eek:

[DeBora4BobbyL]

That is funny as it is the other way around for me. I like the Iron Chef America because they are dealing with foods that I can relate to.

[ewriggs]

We watch FoodNetwork all the time - but find the emphasis on SW foods and Italian foods boring. We'd love to see someone do a really good French cooking show a la Julia Child! We have her 3 DVDs, but they aren't complete - the entire series of shows isn't available!! {sigh}

DH loves Alton Brown - again because of the science involved. But many of the recipes of his that we have tried have been disappointing because we don't like SW seasoning. He may be Southern, but he doesn't cook Southern! We enjoyed Rachael Ray for a while, but she got "old," and she's exhaustingly "perky." We have a couple of her "30 minute meal" cookbooks, and I really like having an entire meal planned for me!

Paula Deen is fabulous. She cooks Southern, and her foods are without exception (so far) tasty to us. We get her magazine each month.


We'd love to see a Japanese show, or a Russian show. Russian cuisine is very interesting. So is Scandanavian cuisine. Food Network's emphasis on Italian and Southwest US seasonings and foods is turning us "off." They aren't as varied as they should be.

The HGTV channel has some cooking shows, but we tend not to watch them because they conflict with other shows we watch (or DVDs we are watching).

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[ajrsmom]

We watch FoodNetwork all the time - but find the emphasis on SW foods and Italian foods boring. We'd love to see someone do a really good French cooking show a la Julia Child! We have her 3 DVDs, but they aren't complete - the entire series of shows isn't available!! {sigh}

DH loves Alton Brown - again because of the science involved. But many of the recipes of his that we have tried have been disappointing because we don't like SW seasoning. He may be Southern, but he doesn't cook Southern! We enjoyed Rachael Ray for a while, but she got "old," and she's exhaustingly "perky." We have a couple of her "30 minute meal" cookbooks, and I really like having an entire meal planned for me!

Paula Deen is fabulous. She cooks Southern, and her foods are without exception (so far) tasty to us. We get her magazine each month.


We'd love to see a Japanese show, or a Russian show. Russian cuisine is very interesting. So is Scandanavian cuisine. Food Network's emphasis on Italian and Southwest US seasonings and foods is turning us "off." They aren't as varied as they should be.

The HGTV channel has some cooking shows, but we tend not to watch them because they conflict with other shows we watch (or DVDs we are watching).

Cheerio!
Elizabeth


Have you thought about writing to the Food Network to let them know you would be interested in a show or shows that focus on International cooking? I think one show that features different cultures every week would be interesting.

I would be willing to write to them too for you. You never know, if you get enough people to write, maybe they will listen. :)

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I LOVE Alton Brown! He is also my age. His show is so entertaining! Since it conflicts with some of my shows, I tape it when it comes on later in the night when we are asleep.

Elizabeth, have you thought about taping these shows?

[joyann]

I like Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals and also her other show about getting by on $40 a Day.

[lghtheart4]

I love the Food Network. Rachael Ray always has some dish on her show that I just have to make...LOL. I also like Alton Brown. There is also a show called Ham on the Street...he's not exactly cooking more entertaining.

Elaine

[cat lover]

There is also a show called Ham on the Street...he's not exactly cooking more entertaining.

Elaine


I haven't seen that one! Does it have any cooking in it?:eek:

[DeBora4BobbyL]

It appears this show is more about entertainment than cooking, but that's jmo.

[dallasalice1]

My new fave is Paula Deen it used to be Emeril. To be honest there isnt a chef I dont like especially if he was cooking for me! LOL
I cant wait to get a cookbook of Paula Deens & her sons are great also.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I think her son named Jaimie is adorable! I also think it is sweet that 2 grown boys have been such a help to their mamma!

[cat lover]

My new fave is Paula Deen it used to be Emeril. To be honest there isnt a chef I dont like especially if he was cooking for me! LOL
I cant wait to get a cookbook of Paula Deens & her sons are great also.


Have you seen "The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook by Paula H. Deen? I wondered if it has her sons recipes in it also:confused:

[DeBora4BobbyL]

The book I saw had some of her son Jamie's recipes, but I am not sure of the other son.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

SOrry for the back-to-back. I got a response from the Foodnetwork in regards to the Naked Chef. In part it states:

...In response to your inquiry, this program is on hiatus through the end of the 3rd quarter. Please feel free to contact us closer to that time and we will be glad to check the schedule for updates and additions...

[cat lover]

OH NO! I did find it on the TV guide channel one night when I couldn't sleep, but it was for 4am and I fell asleep before then! Thanks though!

[oochiegoo]

Rachael Ray is my fav!!! She's so full of energy and so positive. Great star!

[melstar]

Jamie Oliver was on Martha Stewart not long ago and I could swear he said he had a new series coming. I can't remember exactly, so I just looked it up and couldn't find anything. He does have a website though
jamieoliver.net if your interested.

My faves are Alton Brown, Rachel, and Giada. I also like Robin Miller with her quick meals.

[Coll]

I think the new Jamie Oliver show has something to do with school lunch makeovers.

Coll

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I would love to see it. I went to his site at jamieoliver.com and I couldn't find anything about a new show. If anyone finds out any details, please let us know! :)

[cat lover]

Jamie Oliver was on Martha Stewart not long ago and I could swear he said he had a new series coming. I can't remember exactly, so I just looked it up and couldn't find anything. He does have a website though
jamieoliver.net if your interested.


Thanks! I don't care for Martha much, but would have watched it if I knew he was on it! I'll check out the web site and DeBora said she had a reply from Food Network that in the 3 rd quarter there would be a show of his I believe. Right now I catch the old ones in the middle of the night when I can't sleep.

If anyone "sees" anything on him I'd appreciate you passing it on.:cool:

[oochiegoo]

In my opinion, Martha seems a bit uptight, with most of her guests too. I mean, I know she has to do the show, but have a little personality. And also, she needs a hair cut, with all her money, you'd think she can get a style that doesn't hand in her face all day!!!!!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Did anyone watch the made for TV movie about her?

[cat lover]

I saw part of the movie, but couldn't even get through all of it! I guess it is because I'm laid back and at this stage in my life I know what I like and how I want to do things and just don't take too well to someone "explaining" to me how things need to be done "this" way! So what if I mix match my dinner ware! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Cat, the movie did not show her in a good light. It made her out to be a big you-know-what! According to the movie, she was horrible to her guests, except when the cameras were on and horrible to the staff, the sponsors, and everyone else. It kind of made you glad you weren't "perfect."

[melstar]

I didn't mean to open a can of worms for Martha. I tivo her show for the ideas and recipes. That's the nice thing about tivo, if I don't like it I just fast foward through to the interesting bits. I'm so glad the hair thing bugs you too. I can't stand it. lol

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Melstar, you didn't open a can of worms. I think she has a lot of wonderful ideas. But, you have to admit that she is a perfectionist to a fault! LOL I don't think she would have gotten to where she did unles she was.

[momperson]

My favorites are the cooking shows on PBS, America's Test Kitchen & the one by Martha Stewer's staff, Good Food? Also, I caught Julia on PBS yesterday, clips of her old shows. I cooked my way through her first 3 books in my teens & early 20's. My boyfriends were the best fed men in Santa Clara county back then.

momperson

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Momperson, I don't think I am familiar with those shows. I am familiar with Martha Stewart and Julia. She was an excellant cook and quite a character! LOL

[Coll]

My favorite PBS cooking show is the one with Chris Fennimore and Nancy Polinsky. I think it is called PBS Cooks.

Coll

[melstar]

I love America's Test Kitchens. I subscribe to their magazine as well. I love the fact there is no advertising in their magazine, and they also rate all kinds of equipment.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Melstar, I've seen that advertised somewhere, I just don't remember where.

[cat lover]

I love America's Test Kitchens. I subscribe to their magazine as well. I love the fact there is no advertising in their magazine, and they also rate all kinds of equipment.


I'll have to check them out online and see if you can "view" their magazine that way, thanks!

[cat lover]

Has anyone seen "Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger? It is on FoodNetwork on Saturday's at 1PM. I haven't seen it yet, by think I'm going to give it a try. Just wondered if it is going to be healthy enough for my DH'ds diet! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I've seen it once. It's an okay show. You might like it though since I am more into the artery clogging type programs. LOL

[cat lover]

I like the artery clogging ones too.....I consider it a challenge to make the recipes so DH can eat them! I succeed at a lot, but there are some that no-way! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I totally understand that. I've revamped several recipes. Then again, I revamp every recipe I get my hands on. LOL

[Coll]

I had that show on last weekend, but didn't pay much attention to it. Maybe this weekend I'll get to actually watch it.

Coll

[cat lover]

I'm going to have to write myself a remainder because that time of day I'm usually outside doing something! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

When there is no race on, that is practically all I watch is the Foodnetwork, that and crime documentaries.

[cat lover]

I don't see much of FoodNetwork unless I'm up in the middle of the night and can't sleep or DH is still in bed because he loves the History channel! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

DH is a History Channel buff. THat's why we have 2 television sets. Speaking of chefs, if Giada is on, he'll watch that! LOL

[cat lover]

That is the same here, but ever since his accident several years ago, DH doesn't seem to like to be "alone", so I often find him in the same room with me. And since I'm usually on the computer I don't feel like I can much say "I'm watching that!" LOL So he gets to watch the History channel. I'm slowly getting into networking the computer systems though so maybe I can be in another room with a TV and on the computer. But bet he'll follow me in there! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

If I had to be in the same room as DH, he would have to watch my shows. He don't make me watch his History Channel and I don't make him watch my Judge Judy and food shows. However, he does like my crime documentaries.

[cat lover]

I got to see a tad bit of Ham on the Street last night. I don't know if the "menu" changes or not, but last night it was about cooking on a campfire in foil; really liked what I saw.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

As soon as I finish summer school, providing I get emailed to do some this week, I will be home in Carlsbad where I can get reminders for these shows.

[ewriggs]

Hi - haven't checked in for about 6 weeks, so I'm trying to catch up!
Yes, I have posted to the Food Network, but they didn't respond.
DH tried *still another* Alton recipe that was a disaster for us. His science is great, but his spicing leaves us cold (or retching). On the bright side, however, last night DH tried a Paula Deen crab casserole recipe that was wondrous. He's never been much of one for casseroles, so this was a BIIIIIG step for him! LOL!

I like Emeril, but DH goes to bed about 8pm most nights (we get up eeaarly in the mornings), and likes me to at least be making "going to bed" kinds of noises at the same time. I usually sit up and read a loooong time after the light on his side of the bed is out. So, I freqently tape it. We don't have TIVO.

Cheerio!
Elizabeth

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Elizabeth, I am so glad that your DH tries new things.

Has anyone else heard about the new show that Paula Deen's sons are doing?

[Coll]

Elizabeth, any chance you will share that crab casserole recipe? My daughter loves crab, she might enjoy something different.

Coll

[cat lover]

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Any details from food network on this one yet?

[DeBora4BobbyL]

It took some searching, but I found it. It's called Road Tested (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_rd/0,2857,FOOD_26716,00.html). I don't know much more about it because I only saw a small preview on television about it.

[cat lover]

I'll have to take a peek at that a little later, thanks!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

No problem.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Has anyone noticed Paula Deens new kitchen? I believe she moved once she got married and this kitchen is huge!

[cat lover]

I didn't even know she got married much less a new kitchen! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

She got married in 2004 to her neighbor who is a captain of a tugboat. And he really looks like a captain too! lol

[cat lover]

I have to laugh at that~~~ couldn't imagine ever marrying any of our "neighbors" even though they aren't close in distance they are still neighbors, think I'd stay single! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Paula said that he moved in to the neighborhood and she was instantly attracted to him.

[cat lover]

Oh, maybe someone NEW to the place would work! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I thought you'd think that way. lol

[cat lover]

I like to watch "Unwrapped" on Food network. A lot of times it brings back memories of childhood foods. They really don't give a "recipe" out, but its lots of fun to see different things! Anyone else out there watch this show; what do you think of it?

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I like the show, "Unwrapped." Has anyone else seen the show, "Road Tested" with Paula Deen's sons? I really enjoyed it when it was on. I also was able to see, "Ham on the Street" for the first time. It seemed to start out slow and boring, to me, but the second half was very informative and I really enjoyed it.

[cat lover]

Haven't seen Road Tested yet,but I've tried Ham on the Street; maybe I just didn't give it long enough;I turned it off before the second half!

[Marie]

I'm a huge Martha fan. I think that movie was all about sensationalism. If she was really that awful she never would've lasted as long as she has. Not a Rachael Ray fan. I tried watching that one show she had where she ate/cooked with the celebrities but every one I watched she always turned the conversation back around about herself. I really like Paula Dean and Alton Brown.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Marie, I am not a big Rachel Ray fan either. I do however, like some of her dishes. As far as the rumors of Martha being so "crabby" I think that the meticulous, artistic, creative types do tend to be moody. But, there isn't anything that woman can't do. lol

[Marie]

I agree with you Deborah. I also think of how I'd behave if everything (jobs, stock prices, etc.) depended solely on me. I'm controlling enough as it is-LOL. After seeing her on the new show, she seems to have loosened up, at least I think so. I've seen her laugh at herself, flirt with the guests and just seem really appreciative that people are still interested in what she has to say after being in jail.

Another chef I like is Tyler Florence. I couldn't remember his name yesterday and then saw him on VH1's "I Love the 70's II" (I'm reliving my youth-LOL). He just seems so relaxed and friendly and has some great ideas.:)

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Tyler is such a honey! lol

[cat lover]

Anyone heard of Duff Goldman? On Food network there is supposed to be a new series starring this guy; he is a baker that is supposed to use blow torches and drill saws to create cakes! Should be interesting to watch; and maybe get a few tips from.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I have seen the advertisements for the Ace of Cakes. I am wondering if it is a combinaton of pyrotechnics and cake baking?

[cat lover]

Don't know, but I put it on my calendar so maybe I won't forget to watch it. Sounds intersting though! LOL

[Coll]

I too am looking forward to this show. Espcially since I love watching those cake challenges. It will be interesting to see how he does this.
Coll

[DeBora4BobbyL]

You guys let me know what it is about if you do watch it!

[cat lover]

Well Coll. tonight is the night for Ace of Cakes Meet Duff Goldman on Food network! I sure hope I remember it tonight! LOL Will let everyone know later as long as I remember how it was! Anyone else planning on watching it?

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I'll be on the road to Texas, but please tell us the details.

[cat lover]

Well I missed the 10:30 show and fell asleep right before it replayed at 1:30 am! So Saturday night I came across the show; I don't know if it was the same episode from Thursday or not, but I got to see it. It was good, although I wouldn't call it a "cooking show" from what I saw. They bake REALLY unusal cakes! One was in the shape of a dog; 3-D mind you. Another was an exact replica of a building at a horse track, another was several tiers; a wedding cake that had all scenes hand painted on in 3-D of events in California the couple had experienced. Another was a bottle of booze in a bed with a blanket on it, a bucket next to it with vomit(for a college girl party). They don't ice them they use fondant on all of them and they showed how they made these cakes into these weird shapes. Then they had to deliver them, and you followed the van through traffic with these cakes in the back and some had to be carried quite a distance once they got there through drunken crowds. I think I'll try to catch it a couple more times, but it isn't anything you're going to get a recipe from, maybe some ideas though.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Cat, thanks for keeping us posted. Sounds interesting for sure.

[cat lover]

Anybody seen any advertisements for any new cooking show with Jamie Oliver this season? He was "The Naked Chef"

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I haven't seen anything.

[dallasalice1]

I love them all except for Martha, I like her but dont go out of my way to watch her! She just always seems way to "hoity toity" & even sometimes rude to her guests!!!

[cat lover]

I agree with you dallasalice1!

[Bilby]

Jamie Oliver would be my fave tv chef. 15 Melbourne is opening soon and we are watching the "how it went" show now.
http://www.jamieoliver.com/diary/

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Bilby, if you hear of Jamie Oliver doing programs in the USA, please let us know. He used to come on the Foodnetwork every late, late evening. I watched the first time out of curiousity as his show was called, "Naked Chef." Then I got hooked. Now he hasn't been on in a long time.

[cat lover]

Oh yes please do share! I've been hunting for some of his shows and like DeBora all I can find are old reruns and even those are hard to find! I just love his cooking style!

[Bilby]

Watching the show at the moment for is 15 restaurants, have you heard about is 15 restaurants?
It's a challenge and some of the kids they're working don't know the opportunity they are being given. I don't know if I'd have the patience, cause they'd certainly test mine!
This is his frist one outside of Europe. He could go to the US, you never know these things.

[cat lover]

Watching the show at the moment for is 15 restaurants, have you heard about is 15 restaurants?
It's a challenge and some of the kids they're working don't know the opportunity they are being given. I don't know if I'd have the patience, cause they'd certainly test mine!
This is his frist one outside of Europe. He could go to the US, you never know these things.


Haven't heard of that one at all. :eek: Is it Jamie Oliver doing it?:confused:

[Bilby]

This is his 15 restaurant in Melb and his other foundation and restaruant.
Not sure if it has all the information for you but will give you an idea.

http://www.fifteenfoundation.org.au/
http://www.fifteenrestaurant.com/

[cat lover]

Thanks I'll check it out!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Bilby, it sounds very, very interesting! Maybe other Aussie's will watch so that it will become popular and spread as it sounds fun!

[Lizzie-boo]

I'm so jealous of all of you who get the Food Network! We used to get that channel when we lived in Ohio, but since we moved to a very small town in Wisconsin, it's not on our cable system. Boo!

I watch America's Test Kitchen and Everyday Food on PBS on Saturdays and enjoy both of them very much. I've watched a few of Martha's new format shows -- she's a little more laid back from what I can tell (compared to her former perfectionist style), but she's still Martha.

I also like watching Taste of America on the Travel Channel. The host is Mark DeCarlo and he goes to different towns and samples their specialties, meeting the people who make the food, with some recipes provided. He's pretty entertaining.

Liz

[cat lover]

Oh Gosh! That would be a bad thing! LOL I watch it quite a bit, but DH doesn't like it very much. He compares it to me watching sports with him! LOL Once in a while he'll watch one here and there though. I haven't seen the ones you were talking about, I'll have to take a peek, thanks for letting us know about those.

[cat lover]

GREAT NEWS!!! I was watching The Travel Channel last night and they had a commerical on it for ~~~~~ The Great Escape, a Jamie Oliver Show!!! It is on this wedenesday at 8 pm I believe. I just went to The Travel Channel's website and went to what's on; he's on that night and each show goes to a different couintry, looks like he's on all that night! Just wnated to let all the Jamoe Oliver fans know!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Wow! I cannot wait. I hope I remember to look for it. I can set my television to autotune to that channel, but it is too early for it to show up yet. This will be a treat.

Has anyone else seen Nigela's show yet? Has it even started?

[Bilby]

Food network is on pay/cable tv? We don't have that so I miss out. Jamie is nearly fisnished his 15 series here 2 weeks to go.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I believe that you do have to pay for or get cable to see Foodnetwork. However, I am not sure about the travel channel. I only have watched it to see the poker tournaments. lol We didn't get Foodnetwork for several years when we moved to Carlsbad because the cable company didn't carry it. They started carrying it the last year I was going to school there.

[cat lover]

We had cable when we lived in the city and now here in the rural country we have satelite to get reception. We've always had both Foodnetwork and Travel Channel as part of our basic channels( we don't do anything other than the lowest package you can get). It all depends on what "packages" are offered where you live. Luckily those have both been offered to us. I know that FoodNewtork is now offering in our area a HD Foodnetwork, but like I said we only do the basic packages so we won;t be getting it. The satelite company we have now have had "preview" programing since last spring where we get several "free"" premium channels to try and entice us to get more per month. We watch them then, but I'm not willing to pay more for them monthly!

The Great Esacpe with Jamie Oliver that comes on Wednesday!~~ I don't know if it is something new or reruns or even if it is the middle of the show. Just saw that it would be on. Lookinb forward to it, now if I don't forget it! LOL

[Panj]

I love the majority of them on TVFN. Between the Food Network and HGTV I am happy!

[cat lover]

Panj, have you ever seen any of Jamie Oliver's cooking shows? I really like him and his cooking methods. He had some on The Travel Channel a while back and I thought I'd finally found him again, but it must have been a one night thing and I missed it!

Just really noticed you are from KY; that is where I grew up and lived till 2002! DH annd I are both from Louisville; moved here to our retirement log home in the woods in 2002.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Panj, what is TVFN? Which chef(s) are your favorite on those stations that you mentioned.

[Bilby]

Jamie Oliver recently, feb(?) last year, brought out his own kitchen utensils, fry pans etc for us to cook great meals like he does, I think I may need a bit more help than that but, I do like some of his books cause the recipes are easy.

[cat lover]

I haven't seen them here yet in the US, but maybe I;m not goping in tothe right stores. Do you know if there is a web site that we can go to to look at the wares? I'd really be interested in them ...maybe... depending on the price!

[Bilby]

I think that they were just advertised for our local Target(?) stores, I don't know of another place off the top of my head. I didn't look at the prices as I don't really need any more ...... so hubby says LOL

[cat lover]

Ummm, we have Target stores; are you talking about a discount store? If it is I could inquire about them at the Targets here in the states.

[Bilby]

http://target.com.au/html/homepage/home.htm our Target stores sell this sort of stuff. Not sure if it's the same as the US ones.

[cat lover]

Thank you so much; gpoing to go get a shower and if my eyes are still open (LOL) after that I'll check it out!

[Bilby]

http://www.jamiesministryoffood.com/content/jo/home.html
This show of Jamies will be starting here next week.
By the shorts being shown it's the absolute basics of cooking.
He says to one lady, boil the water in a pot, and she says she's
ready, and the stove is not even turned on, she is clueless!

[barbszy]

Apparently this show is not on in the USA :(

[Bilby]

Being in the middle of the 2 large continents we have equal British and American TV shows if anything slightly more British, that could be why.
Maybe we should be the stop over and push it over to the US for you LOL

[cat lover]

Wish you could "push" it on over here! LOL I can't find it listed for US anywhere either! Mayve it will show up in reruns sometime here.

[Bilby]

I watched the Ministry of Food show by Jamie.
Not a cooking show as such but harking back to post WWII when food was scarce there were women recruited to go around neighbourhoods showing people how to make the most of food rations, being good basic food that anyone could cook and still be healthy and pass on your knowledge.
So Jamie went to this Town in England and asked for I think it was 8 people (men and women) to learn a couple of basic recipes and then go and teach 2 people so they in turn would teach 2 more and before you know it the whole town could cook. Didn't sound hard but ...........
These were people who had take away 5 -7 nights a week, who when asked to cook pasta she said, how can you tell that the water is boiling?
eg this lady who at 15 was pregnant and has had 2 kids before 20yrs old and the boyfriend left her, who'd never cooked for her or her kids, her mother didn't teach her and there fore the cycle continued. She turned out to be brilliant, was his best student then teacher and he actually got her into a chef academy to further studies.
I don't know how it happens but this whole town just didn't cook for their families it was amazing really. I guess there are a lot of people out there that if mum is not there who do you have to teach you? It's probably more prevalent than we think. Was interesting if a bit sad.

[Coll]

That sounds like a terrific show. I hope I can locate it here.
It is amazing how many people still can't cook. I learned mostly from watching mom. But also just trying a recipe. OF course it did help that I had home ec in junior and senior high. Now it is called Tech Ed.
I swear my one sister only learned to cook by reading the back of the package. She never made anything homemade. Nor anything remotely homemade.

Do those people go out to eat every meal?

[Bilby]

Oh Coll mys sil is like that if it's not from a box it's from a fast food store LOL
The thing is that is not cheap, it is actually darn expensive to eat like that. We have take away about once maybe twice a fortnight depends .... BUT 5-7 days YIKES!!!!

[blessedmomof04]

Not that Emril is on the Planet Green Channel. I really like him the best. I love watching his show from Whole Foods. I have never been in a Whole Foods store. They are putting one near where I work. I can't wait to try the store out. He shows people how to cook foods that you can really make and eat at home.

[cat lover]

blessesmomof4, you'll love the new store I think! I always shop in one in the big city when we go back. If you like organic and natural foods, fresh meats and seafood they have a lot. Their prices are rather high over a regular grocery, but for what they have they are reasonable. I especially like their bulk food aisle for my grains and flours. Let me know what you thing once you get to go in!

[Bilby]

My double oven has gone kaput, it's still under warranty and very recently we took out the extended warranty for signing up to the extended I rec'd a Nigella Lawson DVD but not got around to watching it yet, need time to sit and watch.

The oven is being replaced but due to it now being an older model at 3 1/2 years old there is not another in Au so they are being replace with the updated model in Jan, thank heavens for that warranty!

[cat lover]

The oven is being replaced but due to it now being an older model at 3 1/2 years old there is not another in Au so they are being replace with the updated model in Jan, thank heavens for that warranty!


Guess you'll have to look at it this way; at least you'll get a new one! LOL

[Bilby]

As to the post above the company that my oven came from has now gone belly up and owes millions! I was very lucky to have got a replacement.

Jamie Oliver update.
Hi Guys,

I'm really excited this month to be able to tell you about my new TV show Jamie's American Roadtrip (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643264613&s=62754&e=001odJvQXmFkKlxhXCnQf0nQX2-SNTqXduPKXJefPfGJDDNK0weY76MDFx19urkavQW1FNy7ZtiCk nATk9N1uQj3yjMBdaPyA9g0BUzZYZ_IR2faEaCakeHB0pyLJEX 6M3gST2rLdU0qT-2onozrGZsOQ==). The series will air on Channel 4 this September and if you want to find out more, check out the press release (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643264613&s=62754&e=001odJvQXmFkKmmnMQOUo1esQyi9DQgeHzDfQIgGCVTBgXMv Q7FAGHqIopTjKDKToC7c6NLL5JEy0yPhJ7ZceS8b5iJ-zmSMCTcQtwqbWbQEEjCbT1fDs5Mgr1FP3-LfTt7KCJ6Dfim-lMANyNeo6sKTETWPpq1i3Iw). I'll have a new book (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643264613&s=62754&e=001odJvQXmFkKmrJP0bzaQlEazrN3-HAhReCjVrabOxiyrUzr6uEVtUo1tarJ1DUYD2f3vK6dNUQFe4z 3sSx2fLvBculX2CtM6gLSr5y6MEgQyF-nPPmPZAUhwKb8SBq_0mKRohbwjzCRx9rlRWu4hKJx4L5BraSq6 Xx4WI4uo28NxE1erJEKpFjj9M3N_t9BbNpFgMWe_kF-feuibgREXmcg==) out then too which I'm really proud of so make sure you keep an eye out for the details. I had a great time making the show and you'll see in the series just how much there was to discover about American food – it's pretty amazing.

As a bit of a treat this month I've included some snaps of my garden (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643264613&s=62754&e=001odJvQXmFkKl1q9q1sEWk0wHpTMJAfrJNYwDmVQWEGcBTo KQhkc5-kkbPxFlLDAbV7zHsCqUi2CoBA9-QAmi8q9--HU1tIbs4LsS2h667VkSwgdBmDr4YdeRPjAh6xCpG). With all the brilliant weather I've been spending a bit of time picking herbs and veg from the garden to cook with right away – you really can't beat it! I'll try to take some more snaps soon to post on the site (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643264613&s=62754&e=001odJvQXmFkKkNGYNN6LmyzYILutpKZL9Lhq0JfI99alKx4 k5nXnGAWeBVoXiXBd-hEtur1w4MTbNOMD5_NdTGPRN3rziDWX0hrOB4fdniuNLUpMTEV UdLCw==).

Finally don't forget about our recipe challenge (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102643264613&s=62754&e=001odJvQXmFkKmplmhHPdiHwA4bmCoqmYARFj9SvY9ixDF7x YmrmQEZZbwa2Mq4r-y6Y0_yUcuNdVmSX6yZlPBG6zFdCEzx6wXYJaKaf_EfslNlJUth NW3pZy1udgiNiBZsyuPXOKl4le65ouN8V9mRPw==) where I'll be choosing a winning recipe to feature on the menu in the Trattoria at Fifteen London. There have been some cracking entries so far and I look forward to seeing more – keep them coming!

Nice one

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Kathy, I subscribe to his emails too. I guess channel 4 is in his country? Did your email come with a photo of Jamie in a hard hat?

[Bilby]

Yes and a village people mushtash LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I noticed that too as he does not look like himself with that mustache. I wonder if it's real or fake? LOL

[cat lover]

Hadn't seen that! Maybe he is trying to look older? I still think he looks like a young kid, but I havent seen the mustache!

Jamie is still my favorite, but I've been watching Emeril a lot also because I shop in the Whole Foods stores that his show comes from where he cooks things right there in the market.

[sky_40]

I like enjoy watching Rachael Rqy on Food Network and her new day time show on regular channels.

[sweetnell3]

Hello Sky_40!I like Rachel Ray & watch it on the local channel when I'm not working.I don't get the Food Network but loved watching it whrn we had it would to have it again.

[cat lover]

Can't get into her much, her food looks so good, but not much of it I can eat!

[Bilby]

Jamies American Road trip has finally made it here on tv (we only have free to air so it could have been on pay tv a while back)
I missed the first ep as another show that we usually watch had started back

Don't get Rachel Ray

[cat lover]

I still miss most of his things as they are usually on here on saturday morning and I am usually so busy then I miss it! Darn!!!!!

[Bilby]

Jamie Olivers US tour is on at 7.30pm here, now I've caught up on the rest of the shows, not bad but you have to buy his book to get recipes, the tour only explores his experiences with people their culture and some life stories.
He's with the American Indians this week

[cat lover]

That one really sounds like it would be interesting to watch, but stinks you can't get any of the recipes off the TV!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I noticed a long time ago on his Web site, that not all his recipes are posted.

[cat lover]

Hey DeBora! Good to see you!