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What Cooking Show Do You Learn Most From?

Sooner — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:17:00 GMT

I've watched Julia Child since I was a teen, so over all, it would be her. But as for cooking shows, there is at this point in my life Jacques Pepin. I especially love his heart and soul series because it gives me so many techniques and new ways of combining food. I love all his shows and almost always come away with something new.

I love to watch Martha Stewart's PBS shows too. I see how things are done properly (like creaming butter and sugar) and enjoy her straightforward and calm style!

What are your favorites? Who really gives you new ideas and explains things?

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RespectLife — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:02:22 GMT

The Kitchen

Friends on these boards turned me onto this show, and I now tape every one.

I have to watch w/ pen and pad in hand to write down all the tips and suggestions as well as the recipes I want to get online.

I also find it clever and humorous! LOVE IT!

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PilatesLover — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:05:29 GMT

I enjoy watching Ina Garten cooking. I like that she's precise and measures most things rather than eyeballing and I just love her kitchen.

I think Giada has a lot of creative but doable recipes. Interestingly, when I search FoodTV, and actually make a recipe from the website, I always seem to make a Tyler Florence recipe.

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hopi — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:06:53 GMT

Martha Stewart

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hummermom — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:29:59 GMT

I agree with all the cooks suggested. Jacques Pepin and Ina Garten are so relaxed and informative. We have an old cookbook from Pepin, and we still use it. His chicken stew recipe is outstanding!

I did watch a Dining with Tiffani show on The Cooking Channel last night, and I enjoyed her approach and cooking style. More like a home cook.

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WSfan — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:35:17 GMT

Ina was the first one to come to mind, but you are correct about The Kitchen. Giada has to 'Italianize' almost everything, Rachael measures with a coffee cup and doesn't bake, and many shows feature the recipes and less of tips and techniques. I find myself having the cooking shows on for background noise, because frankly, I have so many good cookbooks, that I don't need more recipes, unless I can't find a specific one. I like to watch the holiday cooking shows, though. Just found Jaques and Martha on our PBS station this weekend, because I'm getting tired of watching reruns of shows on FoodTV on Saturdays.

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DiAnne — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:45:14 GMT

I have given up on the Food Network. I don't watch any cooking shows but I do take cooking classes at our local co-op a few times a year. Taking a Thai class next week.

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Brooklynny — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:49:06 GMT

I learned the most about Italian cooking from my mother. We, too, enjoyed watching Julia Child on PBS back in the 70s-80s. I remember tackling Julia's recipe for Christmas fruitcake, and it was awesome. I would chop the dried fruits and nuts on Friday after work, and macerate the fruits in Grand Marnier overnight. On Saturday I would make the batter and bake the cakes to cool overnight, then on Sunday I would decorate the cakes with fruits and nuts and apricot glaze. We would keep the big one, and give away the smaller cakes. A major project that I did for many years, but I loved every minute of it. Now I enjoy and continue to learn from Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, and Lidia Bastianich. If you haven't made Ina's blueberry pie, you have to try it!

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IamMrsG — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:58:21 GMT

I agree about The Kitchen, but find it too loud. They inject canned laughter and applause, and two of the hosts, Jeff Mauro and Sunny Anderson, scream a lot.

The show that has the most potential for being truly informative is The Chew, with Chefs Michael Symon, Mario Batali and Carla Hall. I so wish the producers would eliminate Clinton Kelly and his Craft Corner and stop featuring celebrities promoting themselves. The time they waste with 'fluff' could be put to better use by the chefs.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:08:20 GMT

Hi Mrs G!

I also watch 'The Kitchen' and 'The Chew' and enjoy both - with caveats (of course).

On 'The Kitchen' I simply cannot stomach Sunny Anderson. When I first started watching I quit once because she was on it. But i decided I wanted to watch the show so I just FF through segments that are Sunny-intensive. She just rattles me to the nth degree - the screaminess and the FEED ME!!! She reminds me of that plant on 'Little Shop of Horrors'. Always screaming to be fed and always me me me me me. ugh. (sorry - rant over)

On 'The Chew' I have watched it since it began but Daphne Oz is the one who annoys me to the nth degree. She's also very 'I know everything' and interrupty. She just angers me. So, I also FF through her segments or if it gets too much with her talking over everybody and that laugh of hers - I can only describe as a GUFFAW sets my teeth on edge.

I know Michael Symon also has a bit of an annoying laugh. But he's sweet and fun and not obnoxious. Plus he doesn't do it a zillion times a show so I can deal. I always liked him anyway and he was my pick on the first season of 'Next Iron Chef' from the beginning.

Anyway, there are often lots of great tips on both shows.

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IamMrsG — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:11:55 GMT

@chickenbutt Hi, Lady! Wow, I'd have a ball watching either of those shows with you. We see eye-to-eye.

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PhilaLady1 — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:13:22 GMT

I used to enjoy watching The Galloping Gourment, Graham Kerr.

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best educator — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:16:53 GMT

I love David and think he could do no wrong when it comes to FOOD and suggestions!

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:19:29 GMT

I don't really watch cooking shows, but I really enjoy watching the videos QVC posts from The Blue Jean Chef and her The Basics series.

They're short and focus entirely on one thing and that one thing is something made from things most people already have around the house or would use again if they had to make a special purchase for the recipe. I'm at work most of the day and often have meetings in the evenings with team members in Asia. I need options that are fast and easy.

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momtochloe — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:26:46 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
@chickenbutt Hi, Lady! Wow, I'd have a ball watching either of those shows with you. We see eye-to-eye.

@IamMrsG

@chickenbutt

If there is any room on your couch I would love to schooch in as I couldn't agree more (especially about Sunny Anderson). I have tried for so long to find her enjoyable but I just give up and to be honest I don't think I have ever copied over one of her recipes.

One of my favorite shows is Rachel Khoo's on the Cooking Channel. I loved her original one in Paris (her kitchen was so tiny she could stand with her arms outstretched and touch both walls!) and her newer ones are interesting as well. I have copied over several of her recipes and have always enjoyed them (especially the one that she makes dumplings out of day old bread, delicious!).

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chickenbutt — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:29:54 GMT

Ooh, I'm in! What a party.

I remember when Sunny Anderson had her own show on FN and I tried to watch a couple of times. I know that I'm pretty opinionated, but I DO try to give people a chance. She just got on my nerves so badly that I felt anxiety.

Then, when 'The Kitchen' came along I was interested. I like the rest of the people on the show. But then I saw her and was bummed. Still enjoying it, but with my hand on the remote constantly.

Chloe's Mom - I think I've seen that 'Rachel' show, on CC, on the Tivo Guide but haven't checked it out. Will have to do so. Thanks for the recommendation.

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Mothertrucker — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:33:16 GMT

Loved Galloping Gourmet and Julia and Jaques Pepin back in the day..After all, there WAS a time where there WAS no Food Network, just PBS..

On Food Network, I used to really Enjoy Sarah Moulton when she had an actual cooking show..she is a great teacher..They used to have chefs on a week at a time, for a series of shows back in the beginning..Remebering a very young Aaron Sanchez with his mother, and Nathalie Dupree, Martin Yan, Molto Mario, and lots of others who actually COOKED..those were the days...

Now the cookig "shows" are more like lifestyle segments with recipes thrown in.. and honestly, so many of the recipes seem like the things you read in the local Junior League Cookbooks...

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lovinglife — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:37:21 GMT

Two of my faves are "America's Test Kitchen" and "Cook's Country". It will be interesting to see the show with the departure of Christopher Kimball. Some people find him cranky but I think he keeps things moving along. I also like Sara Moulton's "Sara's Weeknight Meals".

edited for grammar!

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momtochloe — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:57:40 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
Ooh, I'm in! What a party.

I remember when Sunny Anderson had her own show on FN and I tried to watch a couple of times. I know that I'm pretty opinionated, but I DO try to give people a chance. She just got on my nerves so badly that I felt anxiety.

Then, when 'The Kitchen' came along I was interested. I like the rest of the people on the show. But then I saw her and was bummed. Still enjoying it, but with my hand on the remote constantly.

Chloe's Mom - I think I've seen that 'Rachel' show, on CC, on the Tivo Guide but haven't checked it out. Will have to do so. Thanks for the recommendation.

I hope if you do get a chance to watch her show that you enjoy it @chickenbutt. I really enjoyed the series when she was in Paris but I also enjoy the newer versions too. She makes unique, easy to understand and prepare meals that are different from other shows.

I even bought her cookbook a few years ago and brought it in to show a friend who is a real foodie and even he was impressed . . .

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ChiliPepper — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:27:28 GMT

Another vote here for Sunny Anderson being too loud! For gosh sakes girl, STOP SCREAMING!!!!

Also, when you are stuffing your face - PLEASE STOP TALKING!!! Let someone else do the talking!!!

Ok, done! Sorry to sound so hateful! LOL!!!