I’ve been concerned at the recent lack of talent at Food Network, for good reason. If I want inspiration to cook something (not by recipe) or seek regional cuisines I’ll check out Bourdain, Batali et al on other networks.
Lately Food TV has focused on personality, not talent or ability to do the job.
Unfortunately politics has gone the same way, swayed by the television lights and may the best personality win.
I don’t want a chef with the best personality to win in his/her restaurant kitchen. The best food and service should win, and hold the personalities in check.
Same with our soon-to-be President and Vice-President of either party. We should demand more than a pretty face and good on-camera personality. Where is the meat? The substance? The veg and starch? We need to know about our economy, the environment, global wars and much more.
We have questioned Food Network’s choices for how to run the network (money vs. quality shows) so why don’t we question our presidential choices and their run with a Food Network mentality?
Is Barack Obama Sandra Lee, Dems Lite? Is John McCain Guy Fieri? Who knows. I know you want the Veeps so I’ll wait until you ask before the others are revealed. Let’s hope they’re not the party boys or Paula’s sons.
But in serious cooking and politics, it comes down to what you can deliver. And that’s not just a pretty face.
Cooking with Dee 