Food Network cancels Emeril Live

[mollywog]

I'm kind of sorry about this. I didn't watch the show all that often, but he's one of the few remaining "real" chefs left on FN.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by mollywog

I'm kind of sorry about this. I didn't watch the show all that often, but he's one of the few remaining "real" chefs left on FN.

You're right, other than Mario Batali (who is not doing new shows any longer, I don't think), not too many bona fide restaurant chefs on the FN.

Well, at least according to the press report, Emeril will still be on FN, it's the Emeril Live that is getting the axe. No doubt, he's getting older and this has got to be tiring, including all the other stuff he has going on.

Personally, I've found his style to be hard to stomach, and I can't cook like him, I'd be dead from a heart attack. But that is just me, obviously his personality has been a cash cow for him and the FN. FN seems to be going in the reality/travel/restaurant review route.

[3894]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

You're right, other than Mario Batali (who is not doing new shows any longer, I don't think), not too many bona fide restaurant chefs on the FN.

Sandra Lee still seems to be on the air.

And did you see Rachel Ray prevail over Giada in their Iron Chef match? Giada didn't need Bobby Flay but Rachel sure did need Mario Battali.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by 3894

Sandra Lee still seems to be on the air.

And did you see Rachel Ray prevail over Giada in their Iron Chef match? Giada didn't need Bobby Flay but Rachel sure did need Mario Battali.

Oh, is Sandra Lee a real chef? I had no idea (but I can't stand watching her, she's like a Stepford Wife to me). I think Sara Moultin is still on, as well. And I did forget about Bobby Flay, too, he's a real chef.

Nope, missed the Iron Chef battle.

[3894]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

Oh, is Sandra Lee a real chef? I had no idea (but I can't stand watching her, she's like a Stepford Wife to me). I think Sara Moultin is still on, as well. And I did forget about Bobby Flay, too, he's a real chef.

Nope, missed the Iron Chef battle.

I should have been clearer, sorry. Sandra Lee IS a Stepford Wife and the polar opposite of a real chef. That she is still on the air and that Rachel Ray won an Iron Chef battle v. Giada de L(however you spell it but it has two is) shows how low the network has sunk.

[Betty]

Good riddance. Can't stand the schtick of him.

His other show is tolerable. In fact- he had a little boy on a recent episode and that was pretty cute.

But he doesn't use his bam, smell-o-vision bs on it.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I'm not fond of Emeril, so I don't mind seeing his show vamoose.

But I will love the Food Network so long as it keeps my beloved Alton Brown on the air.

[mollywog]

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

I'm not fond of Emeril, so I don't mind seeing his show vamoose.

But I will love the Food Network so long as it keeps my beloved Alton Brown on the air.

Yes! I totally love Alton Brown. He's intelligent, I learn a lot of stuff watching his shows, and it doesn't hurt that he's cute.

[Morrigoon]

He IS cute. But mostly, I love the pseudo-scientific approach, and the way he adds in a storyline and characters to move his show forward. It's a very fresh approach.

And don't forget Robert whatzisface, the guy that does Dinner Impossible. He's a real chef too. And cute enough, if you like that pinched-features look (not my thing, but he isn't ugly, at any rate).

Mario's never on when I'm watching, but I used to like his show. Rachael Ray is cute as a button but I just want to smack her whenever she says "EVOO" or "Yummo". Still, her show has the right idea, showing people how to make good things quickly.

Alton comes the closest to a show that teaches you how to select the basic ingredients and equipment, but I wish there was a show that did exclusively that. I don't suppose it could be very interesting, however. Even Alton sometimes says "Get it from a reputable supplier (blah blah) on the internet (blah blah)" And it's like, without your telling me, exactly how am I to know who is a reputable internet supplier? I know they can't promote other businesses, but it gets annoying. I think Food Network is missing out on a potential line of business here. I know they're getting into the equipment business, if the stuff I saw (in abundance) at Kohl's is anything to go by, but they should consider opening up a specialty food items store on their website. Especially if they keep the prices reasonable... people would flock there.

[katiesue]

Morri you should check out this show Americas Test Kitchen. My Aunt was telling me about it. It's on PBS. They make recommendations on just about everything from equipment to produce.

There's also a show on I think Fine Living called Chefs Shop or some such. I've only caught it a few times. They have real chefs that go out shopping for various equipment/ingredients and they show you what to look for.