Who's your fav tv chefs & why?

[Derek]

Well the topic says it all.
Here's mine.

Alton Brown, Because hes funny his shows entertaining and his shows actually educational.

Rachael Ray, Because shes pretty and she can cook, Oh yeah and she loves big dogs not the little jumping been chihuahua's.

Iron Chef Morimoto, Because he drinks sake every chance he gets during a cook off........

I guess that's about it

[Fisher's Mom]

Rachael Ray, Because shes pretty and she can cook, Oh yeah and she loves big dogs not the little jumping been chihuahua's.
Uh oh - you're too new here to know that someone on this forum has an unnatural obsession with Rachael Ray. Really. This guy has more pics of her than her own parents do! Now he's gonna start posting them again.....:lol:

[Maverick2272]

Bobby Flay - Love his grillin and like his attitude
Alton Brown - Very informative and off the wall
Mario Batali - Great chef and entertaining
Morimoto - Also great chef

[Maverick2272]

Uh oh - you're too new here to know that someone on this forum has an unnatural obsession with Rachael Ray. Really. This guy has more pics of her than her own parents do! Now he's gonna start posting them again.....:lol:

Oh man..........:unsure:

[PieSusan]

I miss David Rosengarten (not a chef) but a connosieur and cook and Sara Moulton who was a chef and a protege of Julia Child. I also miss the different bakers who use to be on Bakers' Dozen. I wish there were more real baking shows but it is hard to condense how to make something into a half hour.

[Fisher's Mom]

I love Anthony Bourdain because he's hot! I think he used to cook, too.

[QSis]

Uh oh - you're too new here to know that someone on this forum has an unnatural obsession with Rachael Ray. Really. This guy has more pics of her than her own parents do! Now he's gonna start posting them again.....:lol:

Who?

Lee

[Derek]

Uh oh - you're too new here to know that someone on this forum has an unnatural obsession with Rachael Ray. Really. This guy has more pics of her than her own parents do! Now he's gonna start posting them again.....:lol:Well I'm not like that, I just kknow a nice looking woman who cooks that's all.


By the way What's with the food exploration lately on the food network?

Now the animal guy Jeff Corwin is doing Andrew zimmerans job and eating strange food.

[lilylove]

Paula Deen...cuz, she cooks just like I do!

Love Rachael's recipes but can't stand watching her.

Chef Jeff for his work with inner city kids.

Jamie Oliver.. just cuz!

[Keltin]

Alton Brown – Very scientific, and I like that
Morimoto – He’s very good!
Bourdain – Total package: wise ass, educated, smooth talking, drinks…and he can cook too!

[Derek]

Paula Deen...cuz, she cooks just like I do!

Love Rachael's recipes but can't stand watching her.

Chef Jeff for his work with inner city kids.

Jamie Oliver.. just cuz!Oh yeah, Jamie Oliver taught me how to bake a fish in foil :)

Of coarse thats watching his show.

By the way what ever happened to his show?


Oh and GORDEN RAMSEY because he uses the f word every 5 seconds :)

[Keltin]

Paula Deen...cuz, she cooks just like I do!

Love Rachael's recipes but can't stand watching her.

Chef Jeff for his work with inner city kids.

Jamie Oliver.. just cuz!

Oh hell, forgot about Jamie Oliver. I love him! I miss Naked Chef!

[MJJ]

Giada De Laurentiis :mrgreen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STnAhP9zxoo

[Derek]

Giada De Laurentiis :mrgreen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STnAhP9zxooI can't stand her high pitched voice but I can watch her giggle all day long lol.

[Fisher's Mom]

Who?

LeeI can't say cuz he's a mod now. (Buzz):lol:

[sattie]

Flay - Love his southwestern style of cooking and he is not afraid of spice and heat.

Batali - He seems to have a very grounded sense in cooking and a level of simplicity that I can appreciate.

Kwong - Because her dishes are natural, simple, and pure.

[DownByTheRiverSide]

Good Lord !!! How does she think anyone can pay attention to the recipes while she is wearing that Top !!! Hehe ....

I dont watch TV so I havent seen any of these people. Last show I saw was Julia Child and I did like her.

Giada De Laurentiis :mrgreen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STnAhP9zxoo

[sattie]

Giada De Laurentiis :mrgreen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STnAhP9zxoo

MJ!!!!!

[sattie]

Now the animal guy Jeff Corwin is doing Andrew zimmerans job and eating strange food.

I just can't get over the Jeff Corwin thing... watching him on the Animal Planet channel, here he is doting over the animals, now he is gonna be eating them?

I know everyone eats, some eat meat, some not, just seems strange to see him say "Oh, look at this beautiful rare lizard, tastes pretty damn good grilled!"

[lilylove]

lol... does seem like a strange change of pace...but not that different from us saying oh look at that nice cute teddy bear... and then thinking DINNNNNER!!!

[Derek]

I just can't get over the Jeff Corwin thing... watching him on the Animal Planet channel, here he is doting over the animals, now he is gonna be eating them?

I know everyone eats, some eat meat, some not, just seems strange to see him say "Oh, look at this beautiful rare lizard, tastes pretty damn good grilled!"exactly my point, What the heck happened to him?


I never watched the guy for more the 5 minutes in a whole month becauzse I can't stand him.


FYI I miss Steve Erwin :(

[sattie]

I liked Steve too... he was sooo funny and passionate.

[Derek]

I liked Steve too... he was sooo funny and passionate.Agreed, I should be like Steve in a pizza making video :)



Can anyone tell me if you can have your blog as a sig here?

[The Tourist]

I've often said that if I could have my dream job in cutlery it would be as a tinker for Cat Cora.

Yes, I know she plays for the other team. But she can make simple food. She's irreverant, I like that.

Most of all, she hawks Globals. I can turn her from that.

Imagine the fun. Lear jets and chromed Harleys. Her with the ouzo, me with an agave tequila. Razor edges. Both of us chasing women...

[Keltin]

I just can't get over the Jeff Corwin thing... watching him on the Animal Planet channel, here he is doting over the animals, now he is gonna be eating them?

I know everyone eats, some eat meat, some not, just seems strange to see him say "Oh, look at this beautiful rare lizard, tastes pretty damn good grilled!"


LMAO! :yum::yum::yum:

[JoeV]

Giada! Ahhhhhhhh.... I get to live in a fantasy world. I used to stricktly be a leg and butt man, until I saw her for the first time...Admittedly, I'm a dirty, filthy, perverted old man who feels like he's 17 again when she's on. Can she really cook? Hell, it doesn't matter as long as she's displaying her attributes. I'll get carryout for us every night. I'd crawl naked over broken glass.... oops! Sorry, I got carried away.:in_love:

[Keltin]

Yes, I know she plays for the other team.


Huh? Are....you....saying.........:confused:

:unsure: :ohmy:

Can I watch????? :brows: :w00t: :yum::yum::yum:

[The Tourist]

Huh? Are....you....saying.........:confused:

:unsure: :ohmy:

Worst kept secret in the world.

[Wart]

I watch Alton Brown, I wouldn't call him a chef, Alton is a great theory teacher. Bill Nye of the cooking world.

I can't think of any other 'chef' show I make a point of watching, but I do catch Hells Kitchen and Iron Chef.

Hells Kitchen because it's guilty pleasure of reality shows and Ramsey is like watching a Drill Instructor.

Iron Chef, mostly Simon and Flay, because I like watching competent people work.


I can't stand her high pitched voice but I can watch her giggle all day long lol.

Do you mean Giggle or Jiggle.

[pugger]

Alton Brown & Rachel Ray ( though a lot of folks are throwing rocks at her these days).

Also the ladies of Everyday Food on PBS (I don't know why ...:tongue:)

[bowlingshirt]

Uh oh - you're too new here to know that someone on this forum has an unnatural obsession with Rachael Ray. Really. This guy has more pics of her than her own parents do! Now he's gonna start posting them again.....:lol:

Pics like this ?














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I think I may prefer....










http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k10/bowlingshirt/nigella.jpg














Srsly tho, my fav tv chef is in my avatar

[YeOldeStonecat]

I like the rustic old fashioned style of Jamie Oliver

I like Bobbie Flays style also..that southern/carribean/hot flare

Tyler Florence has some good techniques also.

Although odd...I like watching Alton Brown..for the logic and deep facts he has about stuff.

[joec]

My favorite chef's aren't on TV any more such as Martin Yan. There are a couple on now I can watch such a Mario Batali, Emeril as well as Tyler. I don't think Alton Brown is a chef or even plays one on TV but do enjoy his show good eats but don't catch it often any more. I do watch the original Iron Chef's show from Japan and have see a few episodes of the US version just comes on the wrong time for me. I also got into Top Chef and watch it as well as Gordon Ramsey's F...Word and Kitchen Nightmares but those are done in Europe and played on the BBC. These are just plain better than Fox's versions which I can't stomach at all so after catching a couple I simply don't watch them any more.

[rickismom]

That thing about Cat Cora...
Hmmmm, I never realized, but yes, that makes sense now :bounce:

I used to watch Paula Deen all the time until she got too commercialized, now she reallllly stretches that fake laugh and has turned from a sweet southern gal to a loudmouth baudy broad who wears too much bling to cook.
Bobby Flay, Emeril, Jacques Pepin and Rick Bayless are my fav's. Rick can cook in my kitchen anytime! :whistling: - oh ya babe! lol

[buckytom]

Both of us chasing women...


:yum::yum::yum:

i guess you two could eat at the "y".

[Fisher's Mom]

:yum::yum::yum:

i guess you two could eat at the "y".
OMG!!!! I almost wet my pants!

[buckytom]

darn, now it's a wet bar.

[rickismom]

darn, now it's a wet bar.


:yum::brows:

[BamsBBQ]

I miss David Rosengarten (not a chef) but a connosieur

i liked him as well and he actually did cook, my first chicken wings were thanks to him and i still do them the same way to this day

Paula Deen...cuz, she cooks just like I do!


Paula Dean rules... there is always room for some more butter isnt there?..lol

Giada De Laurentiis :mrgreen:


JoeV said it all..lol

Giada! Ahhhhhhhh.... I get to live in a fantasy world. I used to stricktly be a leg and butt man, until I saw her for the first time...Admittedly, I'm a dirty, filthy, perverted old man who feels like he's 17 again when she's on. Can she really cook? Hell, it doesn't matter as long as she's displaying her attributes. I'll get carryout for us every night. I'd crawl naked over broken glass.... oops! Sorry, I got carried away.:in_love:

i am in the same club you are... can she cook? ahh hell who cares? ..lol

[Keltin]

I goggled Cat Cora (that sounded dirty!), and it’s true. Her GF is huge! Looks to be a foot taller than Cat, and built like an Amazon. She kind of scares me. :yum:

Cat Cora. (http://www.afterellen.com/people/2007/11/catcora)

[pugger]

Cat Cora, wow.

[Keltin]

Cat Cora, wow.

No kidding. I never knew until I read this thread.

[rickismom]

And to quote Monty Python "she looks fairy butch" lol ..... sorry, couldn't help myself

[babe]

I like the rustic old fashioned style of Jamie Oliver

I like Bobbie Flays style also..that southern/carribean/hot flare

Tyler Florence has some good techniques also.

Although odd...I like watching Alton Brown..for the logic and deep facts he has about stuff.

can't bear to watch jamie oliver. always feel that he is not quite clean, nor is his food.

[rickismom]

can't bear to watch jamie oliver. always feel that he is not quite clean, nor is his food.

:yum:

[leolady]

I like:

Julia Child - good teacher
Jacques Pepin - good teacher
Jeff Smith - good teacher
The Neeleys - I like the type of food

[VeraBlue]

The Galloping Gourmet....you gotta love a guy in an ascot twittering around the kitchen and then sitting down to a glass of wine with some old, horn rimmed glasses lady.

Plus, he taught me how to make a roux when I was 7.

He's followed closely by Julia Child and the child molester ex minister.

[YeOldeStonecat]

can't bear to watch jamie oliver. always feel that he is not quite clean, nor is his food.

LOL...yeah, he is a bit grungy.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Anyone remember "Two Fat Ladies"? Those two older English ladies. Similar to Jamie Oliver with their rustic style.

[Keltin]

Anyone remember "Two Fat Ladies"? Those two older English ladies. Similar to Jamie Oliver with their rustic style.

I was just thinking of them. I did enjoy their show!

[Derek]

I have to add one more tv chef,

Her name is The ever sexy Sonny the African American chef, She has it all, Sexy curves, Smile, Beauty, sense of taste and she loves heat,

[Gossie]

Bobby Flay -- I like his Showdown show. He is just so gracious when he loses.

[buckytom]

(with all due respect, goss)

does anyone else feel that booby flay's showdown was a show designed to grow him a personality?

i mean, he obviously has some knowledge and talent, but he was snobbish, prickish, and aloof when he first started on tv. he often still comes across that way, both on air and in person. i don't have anything against him; i don't think i'm any better, but a number of people who work with him have said as much.

but "throwdown" is a show where he's set up to lose, and then graciously accepts defeat, while showcasing his occasionally scripted talent. it really is a bit of programming genius. if he can be a decent guy when he loses, then maybe he's not so bad, and so on...

[joec]

I have a couple I watch that are all re runs now. Mario Batali, Emeril, Giada De Laurentiis, Tyler Florence and Alton Brown who is not what I would call a chef. Basically any show I can learn from really. So of my all time favorites are not on TV any more such as Jeff Smith, Martin Yan, Justin Wilson, and Julia Child.

I can watch Paula Dean is small doses depending on what she is making, don't care much for Flay at all or Guy. I never found shows like the Iron Chef, Top Chef for example really a show about learning and more entertainment.

[Maverick2272]

(with all due respect, goss)

does anyone else feel that booby flay's showdown was a show designed to grow him a personality?

i mean, he obviously has some knowledge and talent, but he was snobbish, prickish, and aloof when he first started on tv. he often still comes across that way, both on air and in person. i don't have anything against him; i don't think i'm any better, but a number of people who work with him have said as much.

but "throwdown" is a show where he's set up to lose, and then graciously accepts defeat, while showcasing his occasionally scripted talent. it really is a bit of programming genius. if he can be a decent guy when he loses, then maybe he's not so bad, and so on...

I can't say as I can disagree with you there. I like Bobby, like his shows, got his Just Grill It book and it is cool and full of ideas. But yea, his personality doesn't exactly leap out at ya, does it?
And I have never doubted those shows were scripted, so I don't know how much can be attributed to him and how much to good PR either.

[Gossie]

Part of it might be PR, but not all of it. The one that is too fake is Paula Deen.

[Caitlin]

Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay coz I learned how to cook scrambled eggs watching the F Word :blush:

Jamie Oliver coz he's done some programs doing what I understand...one pot cooking on a camp fire :blush:

[joec]

Mine might confuse but Alton Brown isn't a chef guys. Now I do enjoy watching his show and have learned a lot except when it comes to knives.

Emeril simple the best of the bunch as far as actually cooking
Batali because I like his style and his show was great
Giada De Laurentiis just because
Iron Chefs is Morimoto he is a master of Japanese to US cooking.

[QSis]

(with all due respect, goss)

does anyone else feel that booby flay's showdown was a show designed to grow him a personality?

i mean, he obviously has some knowledge and talent, but he was snobbish, prickish, and aloof when he first started on tv. he often still comes across that way, both on air and in person. i don't have anything against him; i don't think i'm any better, but a number of people who work with him have said as much.

but "throwdown" is a show where he's set up to lose, and then graciously accepts defeat, while showcasing his occasionally scripted talent. it really is a bit of programming genius. if he can be a decent guy when he loses, then maybe he's not so bad, and so on...

Well, yes, BT, of course it's an obvious PR ploy to counteract the allegations that Bobby is arrogant and condescending.

I have never, ever had a problem with his personality or the way he comes across, but enough people did, and I'm sure that the Throwdowns were a way to show a humbler Bobby.

I love him. Have always and will always.

Lee

[rickismom]

Well, yes, BT, of course it's an obvious PR ploy to counteract the allegations that Bobby is arrogant and condescending.

I have never, ever had a problem with his personality or the way he comes across, but enough people did, and I'm sure that the Throwdowns were a way to show a humbler Bobby.

I love him. Have always and will always.

Lee

I used to feel that way about him when he first started and watching "Throwdown" is now my favorite! I think it's been very good for him, he actually comes across as a very gracious loser and winner, when he does win which isn't very often... :shock:

[BamsBBQ]

Anyone remember "Two Fat Ladies"? Those two older English ladies. Similar to Jamie Oliver with their rustic style.

I was just thinking of them. I did enjoy their show!

yup i really enjoyed there show... they were the first Paul Dean's...not concerned with calories and fat intake..lol

Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay

i like Gordon Ramsay as well, he is rude, he likes things done his way everything i become when i cook in a kitchen...lol

[joec]

Funny I thought to myself if I worked with the guy Ramsay I would probably feed him a knife. However after watching his shows on the BBC Ramsay's F Word and his kitchen nightmares from Europe I actually started to like him. Now Fox has ruined his image with their usual creative editing but on the BBC he really is good.

[Love2"Q"]

Funny I thought to myself if I worked with the guy Ramsay I would probably feed him a knife. However after watching his shows on the BBC Ramsay's F Word and his kitchen nightmares from Europe I actually started to like him. Now Fox has ruined his image with their usual creative editing but on the BBC he really is good.


i agree .. the BBC version is so much better ..
he is really there to help the people and seems to actually care ..

[Lefty]

Jeff Smith, Justin Wilson, Giada, Jamie Oliver. Jeff was a good teacher, Justin was a great cook as well as an excellent story teller, Giada is a good cook as well as a decent teacher, Jamie is a sort of slob that can work magic, sometimes he over does it but most of the time he is a great teacher when cooking subjectivley.

[joec]

Boy do I agree on Jeff Smith and Justin Wilson but Martin Yan was my all time favorite. Giada is a good cook all joking aside and has an informative show. Emeril is a really great cook and that I speak from first hand experience as I've tasted his cooking before. Now I don't like his Live show but the Essence was informative with out all the hoopla and canned response. I didn't watch Julia Child much but caught some though not as many as I would of liked. I've never though much of Jamie Oliver and only watched one show but it left me cold toward him so never bother again to watch.

[Deelady]

As far as recipes I like Giadas, Jaime Os, Sunny, and Tyler.
as far as just enjoy watching, I love diners drive-in and dives...I just wish they featured a place close enough for me to try!

[BamsBBQ]

Martin Yan was my all time favorite. Emeril is a really great cook and that I speak from first hand experience as I've tasted his cooking before.

i use to watch Martin Yan - Yan Can Cook when i was a very young child.. i wanted to cook like him.

another show we had was called Wok With Yan - Stephen Yan not related but Martin was an employee and had worked for Stephen Yan in the 1980s as demonstrator for Stephen's product.

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/002001/f1/nlc009131-v6.jpg

[joec]

Never heard of Stephan before but I can tell you, Martin got me back into cooking. I owned every cook book he wrote up till '98 when I lost them all. I did have his Dexter cleaver and used it to prepare every meal I made for 30+ years. I still prefer a Chinese cleaver as my kitchen knife regardless of the dish.

[S.Shepherd]

to be honest...none of them really inspire me anymore, excepy maybe Mario.
All the shows seem rushed, too worried about product placement and less about cooking. The early days of the food network were great, now I feel like I'm watching a combination of the view and QVC. Ever notice how all the pans are new ?
Emeril, Ming all started with realy good shows...you could actually find the ingredients in a store and follow their recipes. Now it seems they've got to be as exotic as possable, t out do the other shows:sad:

Thats what I watch Iron Chef for.

[Sass Muffin]

I love Anthony Bourdain because he's hot! I think he used to cook, too.

lol I agree FM, he is hot, just something about him. :D
I like Guy a LOT!
Julia Child is missed, used to watch her on PBS when I was a wee one.
Yan was good too.. all these people on Food Network now kill me.
Bobby Flay bites his nails down to the freaking quick, looks gross when they show the closeups.

[Kei]

I like Martin Yan because well, he's Chinese. Seriously, I like his ethnic food recipes and tips.

[Jetta_gal]

Alton Brown -- He actually teaches useful information. Plus Good Eats is so funny, not dumbed down and cool.

I've met Alton several times at events, he super cool, very nice and wickedly sarcastic. We've traded a few zingers, just about every time I talked with him. One cool dude!

[smoke king]

I don't know that he's considered a "TV chef", but I really like Wylie Dufresne. I can't begin to grasp the "molecular gastronomy" concept, but I like the end result-cool! And he's the master of it. I'd love to eat at WD50 just once.

Aside from that, I like Tom Colichio. I've learned a lot from him on TV and also from his books. I like the way he chooses his ingredients, as well as how he builds his flavor profiles. "if it grows together, it goes together". Nuff said.

[lifesaver91958]

Aaron McCargo
Alton Brown
Emeril Lagasse
Tyler Florence
Bobby Flay
Guy
Sandra Lee
Rachel Ray
Giada

[lifesaver91958]

And... Jamie :)

[Sherman]

Aaron McCargo
Alton Brown
Emeril Lagasse
Tyler Florence
Bobby Flay
Guy
Sandra Lee
Rachel Ray
Giada



1. Aaron McCargo Jr. because of his style of cooking and he brings big bold flavors to his food.

2. Paula Deen because of her real down-home Southern-style cooking and hospitality.

3. Emeril Laggase because of his Cajion-style cooking.

4. Martin Yan and Ming Tsai because of the true authentic Asion-style cooking.

5. Guy Fieti because of his talent for making meals & food perfected with the sports fan in mind.

6. Alton Brown because of his wiz-kid-style knowllege on food and cool kitchen gadgets.

7. Rachael Ray because of her meals cooked in 30 minutes. :chef:

[pugger]

I really like this one, I don't know why :mrgreen::
http://www.shrewdmammal.com/wp-content/uploads/NigellaLawson_FD61/Nigella_Lawson_thumb.jpg

[joec]

I don't know who that is but I agree I like that too. Oh and she cooks too. :yum:

[Sherman]

I fogot her name also, but her show can be seen around 8 or 8:30 on Saturday mornings.

Claire Robinson?

[pugger]

Nigella Lawson :thumb::agree::a1:

[rickismom]

I really like this one, I don't know why :mrgreen::
http://www.shrewdmammal.com/wp-content/uploads/NigellaLawson_FD61/Nigella_Lawson_thumb.jpg

Why am I not surprised? lol - you're the first one to mention her. I've seen her show and she's not bad....at COOKING :wink:

[David C]

James Martin.....because I taught him.

Nigela.. well what can I say...she can come into my kitchen any day..

[urmaniac46]

I really like this one, I don't know why :mrgreen::
http://www.shrewdmammal.com/wp-content/uploads/NigellaLawson_FD61/Nigella_Lawson_thumb.jpg

She's Nigella Lawson.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/urmaniac13/simoneR.jpg My personal favourite is Simone Rugiati, too bad he only does his shows in Italian. A DJ turned chef, pretty unconventional career change but he is very skilled with a lovely personality and a boy-next door type charm not unlike Jamie Oliver from his earlier days.
And ladies will agree that he is pretty cute too:mrgreen::tongue::kiss:

[High Cheese]

to be honest...none of them really inspire me anymore, excepy maybe Mario.
All the shows seem rushed, too worried about product placement and less about cooking. The early days of the food network were great, now I feel like I'm watching a combination of the view and QVC. Ever notice how all the pans are new ?
Emeril, Ming all started with realy good shows...you could actually find the ingredients in a store and follow their recipes. Now it seems they've got to be as exotic as possable, t out do the other shows:sad:

Thats what I watch Iron Chef for.

See if you get the Recipe.TV channel. All it is is different chefs...real chefs, doing demos. I get it on Fios. Also, local channels seem to have much better shows like PBS, WLIW.

Nigella Lawson :thumb::agree::a1:

Last time I saw her she got some junk in her trunk. :huh:

[luvs]

i love Julia Child. she was so precious.
i also love bourdain, he's awesome, his books, they're great, & his shows, addictive.
& 'two fat ladies' was a great show.