Why I thought I did but infact really didn't miss Food Network
I'm back visiting California for a few weeks. On my first day in town, sick and jet-lagged, I browsed the TV for something watchable at 3am - lo and behold, I had forgotten about Food Network! There are food channels in England, and there are quite a few good shows, but I thought that nothing could generally compare to the US incarnation.
Well, actually not. The few shows that Food Network seems to run now (running each of them approximately 16 times a day) are ones I generally never cared for. If I never have to hear the phrase "EVOO, which stands for extra-virgin olive oil" again in my life, that's perfect. (Plus, why would you say the acronym and then define it each time you say it??)
Anyway, I wanted to share this brilliant blog post by Anthony Bourdain, whose shows I also didn't really care for, but he's spot-on as a food blogger on the current state of Food Network.
And no, nothing will ever tarnish my love for Alton. He's still Da Man, and anyone who loves all things piggy as much as I do, I have to respect.
posted by Danielle @ 11:58 AM
3 Comments:
Ya know, I love Anthony Bourdain. I love his show, his attitude, the way he uses his platform at the Food Network to carry on about politics, life's purposes, and his own bad attitude about so many things. He's glaringly honest, smokes and drinks with abandon, which I can appreciate, and his show carries a parental warning! It might now be suitable for all viewers! You gotta love a show about food which is not suitable for all viewers.
Or at least, I do.
I also don't watch the Food Network as much as I once did. I still watch Alton, but Rachel Ray could fall off a cliff into oblivion and I would give a rat's butt. :)
I'm with Molly about Anthony Bourdain - his show on the Travel Channel is awesome.
The biggest thing around here now are all the "top chef" reality tv contest show things. Bleargh. I miss creativity.
grrr...WOULDN'T give a rat's butt.
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