Has anyone else noticed the way they are producing the shows these days. they seem much more directed and edited with a more film like approach. Personally I can't stand it. The old way was much more approachable and you felt like you were a part of the process.

I tend to watch a lot less these days as I feel I'm being talked at instead of cooked and talked with. Silly, but true.

My wife and I agree. We used to watch a lot but now we have only a few shows we catch occassionally; Alton Brown, Tyler Florence, Iron Chef, Dinner Impossible and the Challenges. I like Unwrapped myself since I'm the curious one. My wife doesn't care for it.

Has anyone else noticed the way they are producing the shows these days. they seem much more directed and edited with a more film like approach. Personally I can't stand it. The old way was much more approachable and you felt like you were a part of the process.


This is kind of why I never liked Emeril. It always seemed like he had a bad case of Jay Leno-envy or something. It was too much of a TV show and not enough real cooking.

Grab your spice weasel and Bam! Kick it up a notch!

Alton Brown has a very substantial show. Lots to learn there. The other shows are pretty much worthless. I watch to gain information, not to be entertained. Its a cooking show, for crying out loud.

Alton Brown has a very substantial show. Lots to learn there. The other shows are pretty much worthless. I watch to gain information, not to be entertained. Its a cooking show, for crying out loud.

Yes, his show is pretty much the only one I watch these days.

Anyone catch Alton's latest project, Feasting on Waves (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ab/0,2857,FOOD_26776,00.html)? I really like the loose open format and his getting the entire crew involved. Similar to what you see on Dirty Jobs. Doesn't have to be perfect - just have fun and keep it entertaining.

I miss The Galloping Gourmet (http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1482/whatever-happened-to-the-galloping-gourmet). Somehow the thought of drinking yourself wobbly and using clarified butter and cream appeals to me.

Paula Deen

This is all.

Alton rocks, a bike guy to boot!!!

Paula Deen

This is all.

"I got a stick of buhhter, two cups of hevvy chreaahm, and while that's mixin' I'm'a deep fry theis lard sandwich. Mmmm don't'ch'all' just LOVE that!"

Eww. :no: I watch it just for the horror factor. :D

I can find very little style in it, and even less substance.

I like good eats. Loved when Alton was on the road with all his bike buddies.