Cooking Shows
Retirement hobbies go from the gunshop to the kitchen for me. I have always enjoyed a good meal and learned to cook many things from my mom way back over 50 years ago.
Anyway, I was just remembering the very first cooking show I used to watch. The Galloping Gormet starring an Englishman named Grahm Kerr. The way he always used "Clarified butter" and with his strange accent I thought some gal named Clara was a sponsor for his show! My wife was brought up watching Julia Childs. Back when Dan Akroyd did that skit on SNL years ago about how to debone a chicken, I remember my wife went into a laughing jag that wouldn't quit!
I probably watch most cooking shows more for entertainment than using their recipes which usually contain many ingredience that I have never even heard of. Anyone remember watching the original "Iron Chef" from Japan? That show reminded me of a combo Bruce Lee meets Godzilla feature! The voice overs in English were hilarious too!
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Julia Childs used a lot of sherry in her recipes
Iron Chef is a vague memory
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Bwana Don the Stumbling Gourmet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftj-iqQBjOg
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I will admit to liking cooking shows.
Also, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, etc.
I like to cook and eat well. (And do.)
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I am currently reading Anthony Bourdain's book "Kitchen Confidential", and it is a very good read. He was a good writer. Too bad he decided to end his life.
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I liked Chef Boyardee!
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I remember the Dan Akroyd/Julia Child skit. (Hysterical.)
Kinda like the Eddie Murphy/Mr Rogers skit. (Equally hysterical.)
No cast could be better than the Original SNL cast. They were (by far) the best.
Anyone remember ("Svetty Balls?") 🤔😉😂🤣
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My favorite is America's Test Kitchen* followed by Steven Raichlen the BBQ guy.
*The original version hosted by Christopher Kimball, who was forced out.
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Oh ya! Some of those old SNL skits were funny enough to remember all these years later! Dan Akroyd also did the one called the "Bass-O-Matic", where he drops a bass in a blender set to puree. Served it all up in tall glasses and gave to other SNL members who all commented; "Great bass" 😂
Here is a video of the Japanese version of Iron Chef. I really get a charge out of watching! 😁
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I like to listen to Justin Wilson!
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If you get a chance, check out Nigella. She has a way of capturing your attention. And imagination.
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Another vote for Justin Wilson
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I have to agree with KenK/84Bravo, I like to cook and eat well. In 1975 I had just got a divorce from my wife (no kids involved) she was an excellent cook, fantastic would be a better word. I still remember sitting on the couch in the house a buddy of mine rented eating a McDonald’s burger thinking to my self, I can finish the rest of my life eating like this, or learn to cook. Over the years I have come so accustomed to my cooking that I have spoiled my self, and my wife. Secret to good cooking, don’t be afraid to experiment and remember there are more spices than salt and pepper.
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