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By: bbock

bbock — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:18:43 +0000

I just flipped to this show and thought, what the hell are they doing to these people. Cooking shouldn't make you cry, unless you get too close when you chop onions.

There was a great show on Food Network that did show novices to cook, although they did so by following a recipe rather than by technique, which I agree is the only way to cook well. The show was a Canadian production called The Cookworks. They had several couples who would pick and prepare a recipe as a chef would go from station to station giving advice, showing techniques, etc.

By: cheftodd

cheftodd — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:45:19 +0000

Marque- Thanks for your note, I know you can't tell us the final outcome, but I'm sure you did very well on the show. I can tell you have a serious intention to learn this new skill. I'm so glad the experience was the catalyst for the beginning of your culinary journey. Perhaps it's the editing, but they don't seem to be teaching you anything on that show, hopefully you left with some cooking methods knowledge despite what they are showing on TV. I'd be glad to help you continue with your cooking skills development, and I don't make people cry. Stay in touch, I'd love to hear your perspective on the show as it progresses.

By: Marque Hernandez

Marque Hernandez — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:34:20 +0000

Hi Chef Mohr. I am one of the contestants on WCA and wanted you to to know how much I enjoy your website and am enjoying your reviews of the show. Chef Beau was great and I did learn a lot from being on the show. It really sparked a love for cooking I never knew I had hence why I am scalking about the internet looking at great websites like yours. I do agree with you that once you learn a good technique, a recipe becomes more of a flavor guide. At least that's my experience. Can't wait to see the DVD. Thanks and God bless!

By: Laurence Hill

Laurence Hill — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:52:35 +0000

I do not understant why the Hosts cannot be a little more nice.

The same on Challenge.

By: Ana Echenique

Ana Echenique — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:02:37 +0000

I tuned in for the first time last night, VERRRY BRIEFLY. It was terrible. What a way to turn someone off to cooking forever! These guys were already admitting that they didn't really have any cooking knowledge and then these two drill sergeants tell them in 10 sec or less to duplicate a recipe. They didn't tell them what signs to look for, why they were doing each step, nothing! And then of course they have to compete with each other and receive very negative criticism of their inevitable failure. BOOO food network! Thumbs down on this one. It seems like prime time is a time to just have contests, not really to teach anyone anything.

thanks Chef Todd for breaking the mold,