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Originally Posted by KYHeirloomer  Don't get me wrong, Shell. I don't object to the shopping, per se. In fact, I wish I had one of those places nearby as well stocked as his is.
What I object to is the inconsistency and self-contradictions. He spares no opportunity to tell us that we should never buy a single-use item. Indeed, more than once he has taken a long, twisting, do-it-yourself path to jury rig something rather than use the proper tool.
Oh, yeah! And just how many things can you use a waffle iron for? Or a deep-fat fryer? And so on.
I don't care for 90% of his schtick, to be honest. It's not even good theater, let alone good eats (heh, heh, heh).
And I don't like his dogmatism. Cookery is an art form, and what makes chefs creative is precisely the fact that there are many ways to accomplish a task. But you wouldn't know that from Alton, who infers, with everything, that his way is the only way. |
Waffle irons can make very good hash browns, and don't,forget about the Waffle shoes - first designed by Bill Bowerman - track coach of Nike founder Phil Knight - with soles made in a waffle iron!
I agree that a lot of his schtick ain't funny, but that sort of stuff seems to be infesting FN these days.
I've never gotten a sense that Alton's way is the only way. He has strong opinions and, IMO, some very good ideas and, although sometimes presented in silly or inane ways, his "science lessons" have helped me better understand some aspects of cooking.
I don't think we're too far apart in some matters pertaining to Mr. Brown - perhaps I'm just more accepting of the faults of the show and his idiosynchrosies.
Heck, today I got annoyed with Tyler Florence because, while he was touting San Marzano tomatoes on his show, the ones he was using weren't San Marzanos but some California grown crap. And the strawberries he was using weren't so fresh looking either <LOL> I'd not have even purchased them, much less use them for eating or cooking.
It's all smoke and mirrors on FN, Brook.
Kind regards,
Shel