Kitchen

[cookinfreak]

I enjoy so many of the chefs it would be hard to choose.  I would have to say that I love Alton Brown cuz he has my sense of humor

Ree Drummond cuz all of her recipes I have made of hers are delicious

Michael Symon cuz he is sooo cute (although might not learn a whole lot since I would just be looking at him all the time)

Tyler Florence cuz I think he is a doll and just such a sweetheart whenever I have seen him in any kind of interview

and I do love Guy Fieri but I'd probably like to have a few beers with him rather than cook

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[Mothertrucker]

Alex Guarneschelli or Ann Burrell

[JGalt]

This is a fun topic. I can't abide any competition show, so I've never heard of several of the choices. Funny,  we certainly have variety of who we find attractive. Anyway, Jacques Pepin would be my choice.

[151949]

Rachael Ray - she is a home style cook not a chef and I learned a lot watching her original TV show 30min meals. I now almost exclusively use broth instead of water in my food and it really does make everything taste so much richer. Lots of other stuff I learned form her too. I ike her personality too - very upbeat pleasant person.

[ValuSkr]

Ina Garten.  She relaxes me and sets just the right tone in the kitchen - informal yet good food.

[depglass]

It took 24 posts before I found someone who agrees with me - Ina Garten.  She comes up with the most useable recipes that I could actually handle. 

[italia8140]

Tyler Florence. His recipes are GREAT!

[DiAnne]

Pierre Franey would be my first choice.  Since he has passed my next choice would be Jacque Pepin.  

[Frosted Cake]

I would have to say Wolfgang Puck.  I just love his personality and kindness.

I think he makes cooking look easy.    I'm not familiar with a lot of newer chefs.   I also enjoy Lidia.   I get a kick out of her cooking shows on PBS.

[house_cat]

Martha Stewart - for baking.

I know she's not really a chef, but she was the first lifestyle guru I ever followed and I have such sweet memories of those days as a new homemaker. Cooking is a no-brainer for me. I eat simple foods, so I have all the skills I need to cook.  The baking world is a wonderland to me and Martha's low-key style is still my favorite.