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Is the Food Network getting too flashy?

Posted by KimmieD, October 22, 2009

I recently read Jacques Pepin's autobiography, which lead me to hours of watching one of his most recent Public Television series on the internet.

When I first started watching them, I found them a little slow, a little dull maybe. But after a while, I was enthralled by the simplicity of his cuisine and the sincerity of his approach to cooking.

Always an avid food TV junkie, I now find myself a little overwhelmed by the flashiness and rapid-fire pace of their latest programming. It feels a little empty.

What do you think? Do you feel like something is missing from Food Network's current approach to culinary entertainment, or am I just missing the point?

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