It was the Great Chefs series that were my inspiration for years and years; the shows that filmed the stovetop and that was about it. On occasion the camera would pan to the cutting board or countertop where the chef was prepping, but the camera was overhead and focused on the food and the how-to. This, to me, was free culinary school. For 25 years I watched as much of this show as I could. Of course I watched Julia and Jacques, then Lidia (Bastianich) and eventually Martha, Giada, Mario and Tyler (some need only first name mentions) in later years.
I bought cookbooks and cooking magazines for inspiration and education. Sure, I sometimes tried a recipe once without making changes, but I used them mostly as a springboard, for ideas. I'd combine recipes to create my own. The sign of a passion for more than cooking, but for creating...
Thank you PBS and all of the "Great Chefs"!
I bought cookbooks and cooking magazines for inspiration and education. Sure, I sometimes tried a recipe once without making changes, but I used them mostly as a springboard, for ideas. I'd combine recipes to create my own. The sign of a passion for more than cooking, but for creating...
Thank you PBS and all of the "Great Chefs"!
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