PBS cooking shows?

Kreth · 01-23-2010, 12:17 PM

Anyone watch these? They've become my default activity on a Saturday afternoon if we have no plans.
Ciao Italia - some good recipes, but sometimes I have to hit mute
Lidia's Italy - Not always the healthiest dishes, but I've picked up some tasty recipes from this show
America's Test Kitchen/Cook's Country - Basically the same show, slightly different format. I get a lot of "tricks" from these shows, such as supplementing burgers with a panade to keep them moist. We've bought several utensils based on the product reviews.
Simply Ming - Love the way he mixes East/West ingredients, then does several dishes
Avec Eric - fairly new show starring Eric Ripert. Looks interesting, the first few shows have seemed to focus on ultra-fresh cooking (such as cooking shrimp on the beach)
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Blindjimme · 01-23-2010, 02:01 PM

Ex cooking show junkie here Jeff. Two of them I recognize, I completely agree on Caio Italia - she can drive you up the wall with her chatter. Ming used to have another show called East Meets West. We've adopted a lot of ideas and had some "aha" moments from these shows as well.

Kreth · 01-23-2010, 02:16 PM

I should point out that I've only developed an interest in cooking (other than grilling) since meeting my wife. She loves to tell people that when we met, my fridge contained a jar of mayo and beer.
I vaguely remember Ming's old show, and Yan Can Cook, which I don't believe is on anymore.
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tuxpuff · 01-25-2010, 12:06 PM

PBS rocks! You missed my favorite though...Rick Bayless - Mexico One Plate at a Time. I made his mojo de ajo a couple of weeks ago...soooo amazing.

01-25-2010, 12:09 PM

My daughter and I will watch some of these at times. She absolutely loves them! You forgot BBQ U.

T.G · 01-25-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

My daughter and I will watch some of these at times. She absolutely loves them! You forgot BBQ U.

Steve Raichlen is the man.

OLS · 04-14-2010, 02:37 PM

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Steve Raichlen is the man.

Haha, it's Raichlen that wants to make me punch him, not Lidia from Italy.
Granted, these guys have to repeat alot, but every recipe he does he has to re-tell what indirect
grilling is, show how nice the hinged grills are for placing coals on the fire while cooking, and his
speech pattern gets on my nerves. And "here at BBQ U, we like to ..." has got to be the phrase
that sets me off worst. But he can be topped by the cat that wears the tablecloth shirt.

Kreth · 01-25-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

PBS rocks! You missed my favorite though...Rick Bayless - Mexico One Plate at a Time. I made his mojo de ajo a couple of weeks ago...soooo amazing.

I did forget this. I haven't watched it in a while. I think it's on later when I'm usually watching Legend Of The Seeker.

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

My daughter and I will watch some of these at times. She absolutely loves them! You forgot BBQ U.

Never heard of this one, Mario. When's it on?

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I love em all. Ming Tsai by the way is a great dude. My wife and I went up to Mass after we got married and ate at his place. He actually came over and sat with us and talked for a bit. He signed our menus and we left. A few months later we had a house fire and apparently my mother called his restaurant and told him (he remembered me because his anniversary is the same day as mine). That Christmas we got a note from Ming and Polly Tsai with a copy of his new cookbook autographed. Class act!

That's a great story, Scott. I love the eps where he has his parents on cooking with him.
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T.G · 01-25-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

My daughter and I will watch some of these at times. She absolutely loves them! You forgot BBQ U.

Never heard of this one, Mario. When's it on?
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Airtimes depend on your PBS affiliate and tend to vary from affiliate to affiliate. Best to go to your affiliate's website and check the schedule or go to zap2it.com and punch in your zipcode and check there.

Raichlen actually has two shows - Barbecue University (AKA "BBQ-U") and Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen. Both are very good.

http://www.bbqu.net/

Scottw · 01-25-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I did forget this. I haven't watched it in a while. I think it's on later when I'm usually watching Legend Of The Seeker.

Never heard of this one, Mario. When's it on?

BBQ U is with Steven Reichlien and is a great show

That's a great story, Scott. I love the eps where he has his parents on cooking with him.

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BBQ U is with Steven Reichlien and is a great show

Ming is really a family type of guy. Very nice and his wife is sweet as well.

Scottw · 01-25-2010, 12:12 PM

I love em all. Ming Tsai by the way is a great dude. My wife and I went up to Mass after we got married and ate at his place. He actually came over and sat with us and talked for a bit. He signed our menus and we left. A few months later we had a house fire and apparently my mother called his restaurant and told him (he remembered me because his anniversary is the same day as mine). That Christmas we got a note from Ming and Polly Tsai with a copy of his new cookbook autographed. Class act!

chippewastud79 · 01-26-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

I love em all. Ming Tsai by the way is a great dude. My wife and I went up to Mass after we got married and ate at his place. He actually came over and sat with us and talked for a bit. He signed our menus and we left. A few months later we had a house fire and apparently my mother called his restaurant and told him (he remembered me because his anniversary is the same day as mine). That Christmas we got a note from Ming and Polly Tsai with a copy of his new cookbook autographed. Class act!

Great story Scott. Used to love watching "East meets West" and now I definitely like and repsect him more as a cook and a person.

01-25-2010, 12:17 PM

Don't remember. I think I've seen it twice. The guy has various styles of BBQ's and smoker's in on the edges of a large circular patio I think. Lot's of good grilling recipes with cheesy music.

Kreth · 01-25-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Don't remember. I think I've seen it twice. The guy has various styles of BBQ's and smoker's in on the edges of a large circular patio I think. Lot's of good grilling recipes with cheesy music.

I think I did see this once, I didn't know the name of it (found it flipping channels). IIRC, it's on some weeknight, not with the Saturday block of cooking shows.
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kugie · 01-25-2010, 12:24 PM

Tod English, does a show. I don't remember the name, but he travels and explains the dish and visits different places that do the type of food he is talking about.
The one I saw was about Sushi and he was at the fish market in Japan ordering the sushi that had just been caught. The food was amazing.

01-25-2010, 12:33 PM

Is ming the eccentric Thai guy?

Kreth · 01-25-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Is ming the eccentric Thai guy?

He's Chinese. I wouldn't call him eccentric. He seems pretty laid back.
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Scottw · 01-25-2010, 01:10 PM

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Is ming the eccentric Thai guy?

You might be referring to Martin Yan.

T.G · 01-25-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Is ming the eccentric Thai guy?

Are you thinking of Martin Yan? "Yan Can Cook"

Martin Yan is always cracking corny jokes and he is a bit eccentric.

He's Chinese though. Lives in San Francisco, or he used to anyway.

http://www.yancancook.com/

He has two restaurants in the bay area - locations are on his website.

mosesbotbol · 01-26-2010, 12:13 PM

Been watching them all since the 70's.

01-23-2010, 12:17 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	PBS cooking shows? Anyone watch these? They've become my default activity on a Saturday afternoon if we have no plans. Ciao Italia - some good recipes, but sometimes I have to hit mute Lidia's Italy - Not always the healthiest dishes, but I've picked up some tasty recipes from this show America's Test Kitchen/Cook's Country - Basically the same show, slightly different format. I get a lot of "tricks" from these shows, such as supplementing burgers with a panade to keep them moist. We've bought several utensils based on the product reviews. Simply Ming - Love the way he mixes East/West ingredients, then does several dishes Avec Eric - fairly new show starring Eric Ripert. Looks interesting, the first few shows have seemed to focus on ultra-fresh cooking (such as cooking shrimp on the beach) Posted via Mobile Device

01-23-2010, 02:01 PM	#2
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: PBS cooking shows? Ex cooking show junkie here Jeff. Two of them I recognize, I completely agree on Caio Italia - she can drive you up the wall with her chatter. Ming used to have another show called East Meets West. We've adopted a lot of ideas and had some "aha" moments from these shows as well.

01-23-2010, 02:16 PM	#3
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: PBS cooking shows? I should point out that I've only developed an interest in cooking (other than grilling) since meeting my wife. She loves to tell people that when we met, my fridge contained a jar of mayo and beer. I vaguely remember Ming's old show, and Yan Can Cook, which I don't believe is on anymore. Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2010, 12:06 PM	#4
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: PBS cooking shows? PBS rocks! You missed my favorite though...Rick Bayless - Mexico One Plate at a Time. I made his mojo de ajo a couple of weeks ago...soooo amazing.

01-25-2010, 12:09 PM	#5
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PBS cooking shows? My daughter and I will watch some of these at times. She absolutely loves them! You forgot BBQ U.

01-25-2010, 12:12 PM	#11
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: PBS cooking shows? I love em all. Ming Tsai by the way is a great dude. My wife and I went up to Mass after we got married and ate at his place. He actually came over and sat with us and talked for a bit. He signed our menus and we left. A few months later we had a house fire and apparently my mother called his restaurant and told him (he remembered me because his anniversary is the same day as mine). That Christmas we got a note from Ming and Polly Tsai with a copy of his new cookbook autographed. Class act!

01-25-2010, 12:17 PM	#13
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PBS cooking shows? Don't remember. I think I've seen it twice. The guy has various styles of BBQ's and smoker's in on the edges of a large circular patio I think. Lot's of good grilling recipes with cheesy music.

01-25-2010, 12:24 PM	#15
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: PBS cooking shows? Tod English, does a show. I don't remember the name, but he travels and explains the dish and visits different places that do the type of food he is talking about. The one I saw was about Sushi and he was at the fish market in Japan ordering the sushi that had just been caught. The food was amazing. __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

01-25-2010, 12:33 PM	#16
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01-26-2010, 12:13 PM	#20
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