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| Forums: September 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: The Food Network is just the saddest thing going | |||
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| soon2BVeg
Joined: 08/24/10 Posts: 225 |
The Food Network is just the saddest thing going Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:03 PM I used to turn it on to learn new things about cooking. Then along came Paula Deen and some others with all of their high-fat stuff. Ellie Krieger and the other "healthy" cooks got relegated to oddball hours and may not be on at all any more for all I know. All that seems to be on there now are stupid competitions, and I don't even switch that channel on any longer. Has me wondering if there will ever be a mainstream vegetarian or vegan cooking show. I somehow doubt it. Don't make a New Year's Resolution...make a Decision! |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087 |
RE: The Food Network Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:41 PM look for the Cooking Channel - it's new, sister to FoodNetwork, but has a bunch of different shows including some shows that frequently (though not exclusively) do vegan and vegetarian menus. I think also Planet Green has some shows that are vegan or vegetarian cooking. As with anything else, the mainstream is what you'll see in media. FWIW we still love Food Network - not for their recipes but we've "met" some interesting new items there (like celery root) and interesting ways to use old favorites. Again, as with anything, we pick and choose the pieces of it that fit. --Deb |
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| mommyof2nc
Joined: 12/31/09 Location: North Carolina Posts: 172 |
RE: Food Network is just the saddest thing going Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:48 PM Ellie Krieger is on The Cooking Channel now. I still watch some shows on Food Network, but only to get some ideas that I can make vegan, even if they aren't already vegan. Or, sometimes I scan ahead on the guide on my cable box and DVR any shows that feature all vegetarian foods, which usually are easy to make vegan, too. I stopped watch Paula Deen years ago - around the time that she made that nasty doughnut-bacon cheeseburger-fried egg thing. |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087 |
RE: Food Network is just the saddest thing going Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:50 PM mommyof2nc wrote: Ellie Krieger is on The Cooking Channel now. I still watch some shows on Food Network, but only to get some ideas that I can make vegan, even if they aren't already vegan. Or, sometimes I scan ahead on the guide on my cable box and DVR any shows that feature all vegetarian foods, which usually are easy to make vegan, too.  I stopped watch Paula Deen years ago - around the time that she made that nasty doughnut-bacon cheeseburger-fried egg thing. We do the same with watching and 'tweaking' the recipes. We have a running joke currently on that KFC commercial - double meat, double cheese, double bacon...double bypass! Pretty amazing that as recently as about 6 years ago, hubby would've thought that looked great. |
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Oceandog
 Location: California, USA Posts: 644 |
RE: The Food Network Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:51 PM When I had TV, I found a series by Christina Pirello, "Christina Cooks". If you aren't familiar with her here is a link: http://www.christinacooks.com/ She has an amazing story! Cooks vegan. Also you can look at Jessica Porters "The Hip Chicks Guide to Macrobiotics or her link: http://www.hipchicksmacrobiotics.com/ Also vegan. They both tend to cook Macrobiotic and for a beginner, the PCRM will be much easier and more familiar. Best wishes Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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Wild4Stars
 Location: Florida Posts: 832 |
RE: The Food Network is just the saddest thing Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 4:23 PM Paula Deen's Bread Pudding made with Krispy Kreme donuts should be on a warning list someplace. Maybe even against the law !!! There just aren't enough cooking shows that focus on health. I think we should petition Oprah to have some vegan / vegetarian cooking shows on her new network. Vikki ~ Wild4Stars@gmail.com |
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| tinabean
Joined: 09/08/10 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 113 |
Food Network is just the saddest thing going Posted Friday, September 17, 2010 at 4:49 PM Ooh. That's a good idea about petitioning Oprah. I'm really hoping her new channel ends up on my cable package. I don't want to pay for an upgrade, but as it is I don't get Fit, Green or Cooking Channel (probably on same package as Fit & Green). Maybe when the economy picks up... I agree with the Paula Dean haters...I've only ever watched that at my parents' house. My mom and sister both have her books, but watching her cook grosses me out. On Food, Ten Dollar Dinners usually features vegetarian/vegan sides and occasional entrees (plus actual cooking tips), and I'm hoping Aarti's new show will also be veg-friendly since she's Indian. |
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| Mariberry
Joined: 01/02/10 Posts: 297 |
RE: The Food Network is just the saddest thing Posted Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM Wild4Stars wrote: I think we should petition Oprah to have some vegan / vegetarian cooking shows on her new network. Isn't Tal Ronnen Oprah's chef? He should have his own show. All we are saying is "Give Peas a Chance" |
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| Wild4Stars
Location: Florida Posts: 832 |
RE: The Food Network is just the saddest thing Posted Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 11:04 AM Mariberry wrote: Wild4Stars wrote: I think we should petition Oprah to have some vegan / vegetarian cooking shows on her new network. Isn't Tal Ronnen Oprah's chef? He should have his own show. So true. Maybe that will happen. Vikki ~ Wild4Stars@gmail.com |
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| soon2BVeg
Joined: 08/24/10 Posts: 225 |
The Food Network is just the saddest thing going Posted Monday, September 20, 2010 at 10:24 AM Sadly, Comcast doesn't offer any of those channels on the tier I have. To get those channels added would cost me way too much money. <sigh> Don't make a New Year's Resolution...make a Decision! |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087 |
RE: The Food Network Posted Monday, September 20, 2010 at 10:25 AM go to the Cooking Channel website - recipes, information, and I think even video clips are all there for free |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087 |
RE: The Food Network Posted Monday, September 20, 2010 at 2:56 PM even the food channel's website has some good stuff - there's a "seedy crisp" recipe that is really simple, relatively low fat (it does add 3 tbl of olive oil per batch), and delicious. It calls for sesame and poppy seeds and we add in flax seeds as well, in addition to using freshly ground whole wheat flour. I haven't looked too far but there are some really good recipes there that are or could easily be modified to be vegan. |
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| Mariberry
Joined: 01/02/10 Posts: 297 |
RE: The Food Network is just the saddest thing goi Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12:41 AM Hey Theodore - do you watch Come Dine With Me? Now there's a cooking show!! All we are saying is "Give Peas a Chance" |
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| MommaLuna
Joined: 08/31/10 Posts: 35 |
The Food Network is just the saddest thing going Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7:26 PM Saturday I was fortunate enough to attend the NW VegFest and saw Tal Ronnen in person. He demoed a celery root soup and a quinoa salad. There was enough for us all to tast the soup, yummy He should have his own tv show. He's really easy on the eyes! Linda |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 644 |
The Food Network is just the saddest thing going Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7:40 PM I may faint, a man who can cook, is vegan AND easy on the eyes?? Okay sarcasm probably isn't appropriate. Sorry, kind of... Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087 |
RE: The Food Network Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 6:42 AM MommaLuna wrote: Saturday I was fortunate enough to attend the NW VegFest and saw Tal Ronnen in person. He demoed a celery root soup and a quinoa salad. There was enough for us all to tast the soup, yummy  but not enough for the salad  .He should have his own tv show. He's really easy on the eyes! Linda Ooh we like celery root - usually we make it like potato (hash browns, oven fries, soup ingredient). I might just have to go track down this recipe. --Deb |
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| theodore
Joined: 09/16/10 Posts: 643 |
RE: The Food Network Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 1:17 PM Hey Mariberry Just seen your question. Unfortunately I sold my TV some years ago to pay for my Booja Booja "Maple Pecan" Ice Cream habit. So no, I haven't seen CDWM. For a while my brother kept me updated on all the good stuff showing on TV, but he got a bit sick of doing that and plus I sold him too eventually. Theodore Never make assumptions. You'll end up being an A**, and the UMP will TION you. -- Coach Smiley -- Fresh Prince of Bel Air |
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| Oceandog
Location: California, USA Posts: 644 |
The Food Network is just the saddest thing going Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 1:21 PM Theodore Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them. |
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| theodore
Joined: 09/16/10 Posts: 643 |
RE: The Food Network Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 3:09 PM Okay so I've just realised that "brother" means something completely different in America. In England it refers to what you guys would call "senator". Our male siblings are called "bloody-brothers". Note the subtle difference. The word "bloody" signifying in this case that the person is a blood relation. Hope this clarifies matters and thanks for flagging the issue Oceandog. Never make assumptions. You'll end up being an A**, and the UMP will TION you. -- Coach Smiley -- Fresh Prince of Bel Air |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087 |
RE: The Food Network Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 3:33 PM theodore wrote: Okay so I've just realised that "brother" means something completely different in America. In England it refers to what you guys would call "senator". Our male siblings are called "bloody-brothers". Note the subtle difference. The word "bloody" signifying that the person is a blood relation. Hope this clarifies matters and thanks for flagging the issue Oceandog. I think a US Senator would be more akin to an elected MP. Unlikely for a senator to be keeping folks updated on TV programs and they shouldn't be getting bought or sold. --Deb |
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