I don't see that as a problem.

I see it as a personal preference. For me, cooking for my family is something I enjoy. "Good cooking information" isn't just about the prep, it's about the thought that goes into it, if they like it, etc. etc.

There's not a darn thing wrong w/liking the environment the cooking show takes place in. And besides, those shows are much more interesting.

:)

I LOVE "Pati's Mexican Table". Link Her children are on the show, her house, her travels. My DH can't stand the way she talks.

I see no problem at all. Particular host personalities, their style and the settings may appeal to some while others may dislike them in whole or part.

Carry on, there's nothing to be concerned about

Rhizo, I feel the same about Giada.

I was feeling shallow in the extreme after reading your thoughts about Pioneer Woman, Dandy, but Rhizo's post makes me feel better. I've seen only photos of Pioneer Woman--not her show--but her appearance turns me off. I dislike her makeup. I know. Shallow . . . . LOL

There are a few that I rarely watch because I do not find the recipes they present interesting or compelling. There are more then a few where the voice or vocal mannerisms of the hosts to be annoying or grating, including "Pati's Mexican Table", Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, Nick Stellino, and some where I've never left them on long enough to learn their name, such as the host of "A Chef's Life".

We do like Nick, I like his storytelling and his hunky looks! LOL I don't like Pati's Mexican table as I don't care about her touring around the countryside, and her voice bothers me. Nothing she makes interests us either.

If you want to see something fingernail-grating, tune into Jazzy vegetarian. OMG, she must produce her own show, it's so bad.

I only like a few....I like Martha Stewart, the American Text Kitchen, the two guys who cook from Louisiana....one is John Besh...spelled wrong, and a black guy...but can't remember his name. I don't like the vegan or vegetarian ones...Jazzy Vegetarian and the other woman who is totally vegan...can't think of her name because I turn her off. Also don't care for Nick Stellino. I don't have cable, so I don't watch a lot of tv but I will turn on a cooking show rather than watch something else, if I am home alone. My husband loves tv. I keep it on but the volume turned down. Oh, another cooking show I like is the Great British Bake off and I will watch Gordon Ramsey if I can catch him when he is on, and I liked the one that used to be on that showed the kids in a cooking competition. I got "mad" at the Pioneer woman years ago....would rather not say the couple of things that completely turned me off of her....but once in a blue moon, I will look at her recipes on pinterest.

I think (hope) as we get older we are getting fussier. I have gotten very picky myself.

I put up with a whole lot less cr@p than I used to when I was younger.

in general, i find the kids on those "junior" show totally phony... i'm sure coached by stage moms.

"I've seen only photos of Pioneer Woman--not her show--but her appearance turns me off. I dislike her makeup."

I can't stand her makeup, either. Probably because she insists on doing it herself, rather than having a professional makeup artist do it. She has mentioned several times on her blog that when the Food Network sends a crew to her property to film the cooking show episodes, they send a makeup artist but Ree insists on doing her own. In my opinion, the heavy black eyeliner and mascara are too dark and severe for her skin color. She should be using a dark brown, not black. I also can't stand her voice.

There is some I don't like either. Some for their personalty and some for the type of food they cook. Yea sure, my local grocery store has black truffles, etc..

My daughters & I visited the Merc in Pawhuska, OK last Fall. (Both of the girls are big fans.)

Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, was there. I watched her for about 30 minutes as she mingled with the crowd. She was just as friendly and down to earth in person as she comes across on TV. She wasn't seated signing books, she was meandering around the store. She chatted with people and made them feel welcome.

Previous to visiting The Merc, I hadn't really watched any of her shows. I recorded the next one that was on TV when we got home. I felt she truly came across on the show the same as she did in person. A genuine person, not a stuffy celebrity with an over inflated ego.

Pudgeder, that is what my DD said...DD visited quite awhile with her and Lad and loved them. Lad told DD to go out to the lodge and make themselves at home...and they did! She sat in his comfy leather chair and petted Charlie. Of course, being girls, they checked out her huge pantry and frig!

That is so nice to hear about Pioneer Woman. I am happy for her and beautiful family. As for Cooking shows my all time favorite was Molto Mario, where he taught history, culture, geography, and cooking at the same time. I also miss him on the Chew, and don't watch it much now that he is gone. Not that I am condoning his behavior, but I learned a lot from him and found him more interesting than most TV chefs.

Rachel Ray. Grrrr..can't stand her. Just throwing my 2 cents in.