Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I watch these two shows when I can. The recipes are usually well done and pretty tasty. The product taste tests and product reviews can be helpful. I have made a purchase or two based on their recommendations...
...BUT You knew there was going to be a "but".
Christopher Kimball is supremely annoying.
First of all, when they show you the standard preparation of a recipe before they show their version, they always over dramatize how awful it is, purposely making a mess of it for effect.
Second, when a recipe is done and the tasting is performed, he always describes it as "FANTASTIC!" and often says it's the best "whatever" he's ever tasted.
It reminds me of infomercials for crappy products.
This over the top hyperbole is beyond what's necessary to sell the recipe. I half expect him to to say, "But wait, if you act now you can get another recipe for free! (just pay separate shipping and handling).
I'm done now. What do you think?
...BUT You knew there was going to be a "but".
Christopher Kimball is supremely annoying.
First of all, when they show you the standard preparation of a recipe before they show their version, they always over dramatize how awful it is, purposely making a mess of it for effect.
Second, when a recipe is done and the tasting is performed, he always describes it as "FANTASTIC!" and often says it's the best "whatever" he's ever tasted.
It reminds me of infomercials for crappy products.
This over the top hyperbole is beyond what's necessary to sell the recipe. I half expect him to to say, "But wait, if you act now you can get another recipe for free! (just pay separate shipping and handling).
I'm done now. What do you think?