I thought that I'd post this here to try to get some input on on the thoughts of the Food Network, its shows and stars.

What do you think of the network? How do you like the shows? What is your observation about the cooking stars who have their own shows there?

Is there somebody behind that mirror or is it me?

Hi BigD,

My fav food personalities are as follows: from "the old days" Julia Child, James Beard, Edna Lewis and Alice Waters.

From today: Martha S., Lidia & Ina.

My fav non-celeb cookbook authors are: Lee Bailey, Chirtopher Idone, Marcella Hazan, Deborah Madison, Andre V., James Peterson, Thomas Keller, Charlie Trotter, Patricia Quintana...


My fav Hollywood/Music/Celeb cookbooks include those written by: Patty LaBelle, Trisha Yearwood, Mo'Nique, Linda McCartney, Sophia Loren, Maya Angelou...

Hi!

I like most of them. some have their little diappointments though.

Even the newest guy Aaron McCargo Jr., host of Big Daddy's House! I like the guy a lot, but who in their right mind would kiss a raw steak?! Other than that, he's very good.

Ha, BigD!

Kiss a raw steak?

I just changed my avatar to a new one of me reading to my nephew's class-room...

But in honor of you- tomorrow I''l post another avatar of me kissing a live, just-caught Alaskan King Salmon!