02.09.07
Don’t Just Take My Word For It…
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Anthony Bourdain, obviously in a desire to copy my lead to write about what is wrong with Food Network, has written a blog post about (surprise surprise!) what is wrong with Food Network. The main target of his wrath is Sandra Lee, though he does concur that Rachael Ray is pretty unwatchable, and it is true - she really can’t cook.
The comments there are very clever as well. It is good to see so many people who have a sense of what good cooking really is. So many more than swing by my site to comment. Why must I be so cursed?…
Anyway, go check it out - and read the comments as well. It is a fabulously accurate posting by someone who knows more about the business than me - and heck, he just might even be a better writer as well! 
Bravo Anthony Bourdain! It needed saying, and I am glad we have both said it. Even if our take on Bobby Flay’s latest show is different…
P.S. Oh, and I hate to add/change a post once I publish it, but I totally meant to include this as well, but it was late and I forgot. Anyway, do check out this amazingly hilarious Rachael Ray drinking game over at slobak.com. Really hits the nail on the head of just how much in her show is annoying, unprofessional and totally lacking in creativity.
My favorite example from it:
- 2 sips - uses a “secret ingredient”
3 sips - the “secret ingredient” is nutmeg
1 sip - mentions “the thing that makes you go Hmmm”
3 sips - “the thing that makes you go Hmmm” is nutmeg
Stumble it!
Jenn said,
February 9, 2007 at 3:52 pm
What is it with the EVOO thing Rachel Ray says. I KNOW she means olive oil, as I see her use it but what the heck!!!!
Anyway, agreed with your comments on the food network.
Oh, and I LOVE Top Chef. Cracks me up.
Matt said,
February 11, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Jenn - Yeah, it actually gets worse. Rachael is teaming up with Colavita to release “EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil”. It’ll actually say that on the labels. Let the boycott begin! Thanks so much for the compliments, and look forward to talking with you more!
Ethan said,
February 12, 2007 at 3:08 pm
I’m not much of a Bourdain fan, but I don’t watch the Food Network anymore either. That Rachael Ray drinking game is fabulous, however.
Re: Olive oil, I use “the good stuff”, so no EVOO for me.