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The "divine personal transformation" that I long to see

is her head blowing up when she cocks it to one side, does the slight cross-eyed BLOINK, and pulls her mouth to one side as she exposes her teeth in the "Joker's grin."

 
I do realize that he was a chef. I'm just suggesting that now, he is about the theatrics, not the

cooking. In fact, I think sometimes, his mind gets so carried away with performing, that he misses things in the product. And it's 'le cinéma' that gets the audience.

I really don't regret the existence of this sort of show. People really needed a safe and productive outlet. And consider all the kids that now want to be chefs. Just look at how much more is available now in the way of tools, for example. The demand is driving the market and the demand keeps on increasing. Makes me happy.

I just bought a Black & Decker toaster oven for $20 yesterday. Unheard of in this country. (it's been a different world on this side of the border). But then China helps a lot too.

 
Ha! yes, the waaaay past perky facial expressions have turned me off.

Although I do have 2 of her cookbooks(gifts from DH) and several copied recipes that I use, but I just don't enjoy watching her anymore.

 
I've made 3 or 4 of her recipes and they have all been good. I'll take her over Sandra who ever!

 
OMG, I had this experience last night! Put the Ritz on the counter in front of me took one look and

thought -- This woman is everywhere!! You cannot swing a dead cat without hitting something that has her photo! I was in Barnes & Noble, I swear three shelves were covered with her cook books. When did she become so prolific? Either I've been blind or she has just exploded. And, Richard, I don't know if you read those Ritz recipes but they look nasty.

 
Amen. Sandra Lee drives me up a wall. And I really don't understand how there's

any kind of need for a TV program to show people how to open a box, can or bag of something and call it cooking. Really???? Did I miss something??? I mean, yes I occasionally do the can or box thing but I certainly don't need a program to show me how. Is that really where foodtv is headed? Such inspiration....not! grrrrr

Can you tell it irritates me??? ;o)

 
ROFL, Diane, no I didn't read the recipes, I was too busy making

her into a pirate with my Kitchen Sharpie.

And yes, she's everywhere! (cue the Handel orchestra): RR the Omnipresent, the all-pervading, the transcendental EVOOtotronic, the ever-present, the pervasive, the every lasting Joker, the princess of peas!

There she is all over.

 
Ah, but apparently we do need a TV show to show us how to redecorate out kitchen

every few days, making drapes to match our outfit, buying yet another Kitchenaid in a new color (maybe she keeps the boxes and just exchanges them, since she never ever uses them), and "tablescaping" so much juck on a table that no one could actually sit at it.

Who has time to cook?

She makes RR look like a genius.

 
Dawn, don't think you ignored at all, you sort of got pulled into the flay. I agree with Cathy,

flay? fray!
She does get people to cooking and is 100% better than the semi-person, who I watched for 10 minutes one day to see if it was that bad.
Besides the perkiness, I think the thing that bothers me, is, 30 minutes? well yeah, if someone had set every thing up for you in refers and cupboards and you didn't have to stop and check recipe as you went along?
Richard we are going to take your Sharpie away.
Who do we like on FoodNetwork? for me it's always Ina Garton. And for a new cook, I think she would be as informative as RR. I check on Alton Brown's subject and usually watch. Am facinated by Iron Chef America and totally wiped out when it is finished! Miss Sara Moulten.

 
Speaking of Flay, I think we need to invite him to a smack down with you in a ship's galley.

I bet my vintage 1970ish Sunset Cooking for 2 cookbook that you would win, hands down.

 
Thanks for the vote of confidence, but although I don't especially like watching his shows,

can't really fault him for being cocky, that's a cook thing, just something about him. Love his recipes and enjoy watching him as Iron Chef. First one I watched, from the first minutes, I could tell his timing was off--got it done, but there was a struggle and he did lose the competition. Excellent foe and he only lost by a few point, but still felt a little sorry for him.
Have actually liked the parts of smackdown I've seen, might try and catch it. Really was bummed to miss the Iron Chef with he and Rck Bayless.
I like your link below to the MSN article, I think we are getting some good from the revived interest in food--look at the stuff available in our regular markets without even getting to the specialty and up scale ones.
I passed on the video!

 
I agree, Pat. THe only reason I've seen as much as I have of her show lately is that

I'm usually "confined" to the nursing chair during that time - and FoodTV is about the only thing interesting to watch at that time that is appropriate for all ages.

One night, she actually started to make something that sounded good - some type of sauce - I was sitting there thinking "Wow, she's actually using real ingredients in something" when she proceeded to ruin the whole thing by dumping a packet of alfredo sauce mix into it, ICK!

 
Ssssshhhh, o.k., I trust you, it is saved, does sounds rather tasy (tiptoeing out)ssshhhh

 
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