The Chew and the Food Network: TV Programming at Its Best
I recall when the Food Network first began to air episodes of Martha Stewart and Bobby Flay. Then came Rachael Ray and Mario Batali and Emeril and Giada as ‘stars’ in the world of Food Preparation. They’ve grown the franchise to monumental proportions with magazines, books, live events, and now we have Iron Chefs on the primary TV Channels.
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Michael Symon and Mario Batali are the two Iron Chefs who now share their cooking talents and experience on The Chew on ABC during the day when programming is prominent for many people. The Chew replaces a daytime soap and it is one of our favorite shows on television right now!
I had no idea who Carla or Clinton was and what they would add to the program, but they have amused and delighted me with their personalities and their expertise as well as Daphne Oz who is much more pleasant to watch than her popular physician father.
It’s not just the cooking and techniques, but the interplay between them that makes this such a delicious show. Last week they all wore their pajamas for a stress-free December and a Slumber Party. Mario was in bed with Michael and the bed shifted. It was one of those rare live moments on TV when the laughter is real and there’s no script…just pure unedited fun.
The Chew crew might poke fun at Daphne for her strong foundation in healthy food, but she perseveres and shares what she knows with everyone and takes it all in stride. I know that feeling…
The Food Network often features Vegan and natural foods restaurants and chefs who prepare a sustainable table of whole foods. Even Emeril has gone ‘greener’ than most of his fellow chefs! Some of the specialty programming features cuisine that I find favorable and appealing for those who are looking for a healthy dish and food preparation methods.
The sweet little nutritionist does her best and there are segments on FoodCrafters and Unique Eats that highlight the healthier purveyors of food around the country. It’s better TV programming than most of the other channels.
I hope that you’ll visit these websites and watch these TV channels to learn more about living a healthy Lifestyle.
By the way, Ida recently had a new episode and prepared some holiday festive nuts with chipotle and other distinctive flavors of the season for nibbling on while you entertain guests. You can find her recipe at the Food Network and if you are looking for the best organic nuts available online, then go to Braga Organic Nuts and order yours for the Holidays.
