Wednesday, May 13, 2015

How Cooking Has Been Brought To TV

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


There's no denying the fact that preparing meals can be something of a thrill. This is especially true for new chefs, as they have the ability to not absorb information but implement it in a number of potential styles. Believe it or not, this type of skill can be implemented into the world of television, if this happens to be the goal. For those who are curious about the ways in which the art of cooking can make it to this platform, first consider the audience that it appeals to.

When talking about the audiences in question, you have to look at those who enjoy food. Specifically, consider the fact that many people watch these shows and go on to prepare their own meals, whether they have been televised or not. Nonetheless, they are able to present learning experiences to these men and women with culinary prowess. I also think that it's important to focus on the entertainment side of things, which I will get into a bit later.

If you want to talk about cooking-themed shows, look at the likes of Rachael Ray and Bobby Flay. These individuals, in addition to many others, have been able to showcase their culinary skills in such a way that they can teach others. Not only do they expose the broader audience to various meals but, more often than not, they do so while being entertainment. The only way to maintain a cooking show, in this day and age, is to mix entertainment value with actual knowledge.

What about entertainment value, you may wonder? There are many cooking-related shows which do this well; all you have to do is look at some of the programs Gordon Ramsay has been involved in for years. "Kitchen Nightmares" is, without question, one of the most striking examples that can be imagined. Shows like this illustrate problems that many restaurants have, whether they're related to sanitation or how food is prepared, and the entertainment value is rather high.

As you can see, cooking has expanded outside of the kitchen and hospitable areas alike. Television has become quite the platform this endeavor, especially when you think about the number of shows on the air today. These shows are not only able to entertain us, in many cases, but help to educate us about how food should be prepared. With these points in mind, it's easy to see why these types of programs remain strong and popular to boot.




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