Dear W.,
I don't get Food TV and Food Channel, the packages available are too crazy. For instance, we would have to take a package of say, 12 channels, comprised of 8 french channels and 3 english ones, to accomodate cultural bull**** in this province. What's up with that...
So I watch the cooking shows on the PBS channels.
You would probably love Baking with Julia; a great combo of bakers and pastry chefs; Martha was invited to demonstrate the how-to's of wedding cakes.

As far as I'm concerned, anything with Julia is worth watching.
Kitchen Sessions is with Charlie Trotter. Although I find him a bit haughty, his food is often interesting but unfortunately for you, the desserts are too few and far in between.
I also like Great Chefs.
P.S.: Pending your decision, you can watch Julia's multiple series directly on your computer.
Julia Child Videos just scroll down the screen to the Prime Video Cuts and take your pick. It's very
[ August 24, 2001: Message edited by: Kimmie ]