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I'm a big fan of the Food Network, too. I hadn't seen it in the last 10 years (because it wasn't on our cable system when we lived in Wisconsin) but have become re-addicted now that we moved to PA.
I like most of the shows you all like -- I like Paula Deen on her regular show, but her "party" shows get on my nerves as she seems to be shrieking all the time. The same thing with Emeril -- I like his old show "Essence of Emeril" more than the "live" show. He's gone a little too "hollywood" on the live show for my tastes. It seems like he just keeps saying the same old used phrases all the time and pays less attention to the cooking.
I like Guy's Diners and Drive-ins show, but his regular cooking show "Big Bites" is not my favorite because of the same sort of over-used phrases and having several of his buddies in the kitchen with him just seems kinda odd.
I'd have to say Alton Brown is my favorite. I really like his style of information and cooking combined. I like Rachael's 30 minute shows and Ace of Cakes too.
I agree about Sandra Lee and Ina Garten. I like some of their shows, depending on what they're cooking, but the whole tablescape thing seems very contrived, and the "Hamptons" vibe is way out of my league, but Ina's cooking seems to be of high caliber. I have made a couple of Ina's recipes, and they worked out very well.
I remember "Ready, Set, Cook" from years ago, but I haven't seen it on the current schedule.
Liz
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