America's Culinary Cup

[Jenise]

Did anyone else watch Padma's new show the other night?

I wasn't impressed. It's a cutthroat game wherein food is the weaponry but whoever wins will be luckiest or meanest but not the best. In fact, the guy who looked to me to have made THE dish of the night (a winner of the Bocuse D'Or, who was immediately targetted) went home.

I'm kind of disgusted by the million dollar prize, too.

I don't watch any of those types of shows, so many are already staged, and some are stupid. I miss many of the shows The Food Network had years ago. The only ones I watch now are The Kitchen, where the team actually preps, cooks, and explains the recipes, fun, great recipes, hacks, and a fun team. I also pick up oldies of Ina, Giada, and Pioneer Woman. Some are not cooking for me, but the life they lead, seeing the gardens, watching the kids, horses, ranching, and more.