BreezyCooking said:
and they are all new. I am drawn to them like a moth to the fire, that is why I am still up watching them though the alarm time gets closer and closer. This Iceland show is Awesome!
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and they are all new. I am drawn to them like a moth to the fire, that is why I am still up watching them though the alarm time gets closer and closer. This Iceland show is Awesome!
BreezyCooking
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Well - I hope they repeat it, because of course I fell asleep before the Iceland show & wanted to see that one. Figures.
But I did enjoy the other ones immensely - especially Ireland, since I'm a big Guinness fan - lol!!
But I did enjoy the other ones immensely - especially Ireland, since I'm a big Guinness fan - lol!!
JDP
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I love the show. I watched the Iceland show last night and it was great. I'm not sure if I would have tried the rotted shark chunks though.
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BreezyCooking
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All in all - getting the issue of "smoking" out of the way (good grief - "get a room" or start another topic please - lol!!) - after reading his books & watching the show, I do again reiterate that Anthony Bourdain is not only a good chef, but a true "foodie".
I really feel that there are a lot of "chefs" out there who, while they may make terrific meals, aren't nearly as interested in "food" & culture as Mr. Bourdain is. His show is, truly, one of a kind.
I really feel that there are a lot of "chefs" out there who, while they may make terrific meals, aren't nearly as interested in "food" & culture as Mr. Bourdain is. His show is, truly, one of a kind.
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GB
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You are right BC. My apologies for getting off topic. I have removed all the smoking posts and created a new thread for those to reside in. It can be found here.
I agree with you. AB is a real foodie. He is in it for the food, not the fame, money, or anything else. I am reading his book, Kitchen Confidential, right now and the things he describes are horrifying. Why anyone would would want to do things like that for a living is beyond me. yet at the same time, even though the things he describes are horrible, it makes me wish I was doing them. He has true passion for food and it really shows.
I agree with you. AB is a real foodie. He is in it for the food, not the fame, money, or anything else. I am reading his book, Kitchen Confidential, right now and the things he describes are horrifying. Why anyone would would want to do things like that for a living is beyond me. yet at the same time, even though the things he describes are horrible, it makes me wish I was doing them. He has true passion for food and it really shows.
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ronjohn55
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GB said:
I'm guessing that is Anthony Bourdain, and not Alton Brown, right GB?
Thanks,
John
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GB
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Yes John, you guessed right. I was wondering how long it would be before I had to clarify myself on that one. I thought about typing his name out, but alas, laziness won out.
DampCharcoal
Executive Chef
I'm a fan. I was a bit unsure about Bourdain until I saw the Beirut episode. Kinda opened a new dimension about his attitude. That and I swear like a sailor as well! Feels like I know the guy.
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GB
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Hey DC, welcome back!
DampCharcoal
Executive Chef
Thanks, GB! Glad to be back!
Nicholas Mosher
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5mMisjkRV0
Anthony reading at a Barnes & Noble from his latest book.
Funny as heck!
(There is some "language", so please don't view if offended by literary profanity.)
Anthony reading at a Barnes & Noble from his latest book.
Funny as heck!
(There is some "language", so please don't view if offended by literary profanity.)
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I REALLY can't wait for that book to show up!
Hopefully it shows up before the Christmas holiday!
John
Hopefully it shows up before the Christmas holiday!
John
BreezyCooking
Washing Up
I could KICK myself!!! Fell asleep last night waiting for his show. Arrggh. Hope they repeat them.
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GB
Chief Eating Officer
I am sure they will. It was a good one last night, but when isn't it? He was not his usual nasty self though and even made a comment about it. He said it is just too hard not to be happy and in a good mood there.
Everywhere he goes it makes me what to travel there too.
Everywhere he goes it makes me what to travel there too.
BreezyCooking
Washing Up
So where was the show based last night?
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GB
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Last night he was in the African country of Ghana.
BreezyCooking
Washing Up
Darn. Oh well - at least African cuisine isn't one of my favorites - only because they seem to use a lot of what I consider "sweet" spices like cinnamon, cloves, etc., in their cooking. But I still would have like to have seen it.
I was in bed reading one of the cookbooks husband gave me for Xmas - the "Greece" volume of the Culinaria series - all set waiting for the program to start. Next thing I know it's 5 a.m. - lol!!!
I was in bed reading one of the cookbooks husband gave me for Xmas - the "Greece" volume of the Culinaria series - all set waiting for the program to start. Next thing I know it's 5 a.m. - lol!!!
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GB
Chief Eating Officer
Sweet spices were not mentioned from what I remember. Everything he ate seemed to be cooked with hot peppers. He mentioned a number of times that everything had a kick, but not a burn your mouth out type of kick. The food looked amazing, but not AS amazing as some of the other places he has been.
