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Maraya1969

(22,474 posts)
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 08:21 PM Nov 2020

Anyone watch any of the cooking or baking shows on netflix?

Right now I'm watching the Great British Baking show and I can't figure out how the judges manage to taste all 10, (at the beginning) pastries or baking submissions at a time.

I just wonder if they get sick from eating such a large amount of sugary pastry in a sitting. And they don't take little tastes. It seems like that take generous portion tastes.

Maybe it's just me because I have stomach issues and can't eat that much sugary sweet things at a time.

It's very interesting watching these bakers do their thing. I never realized how specific baking is. I actually have always sucked at it.

The other one I watched was Chef's table and it was interesting to see all the disgusting things they threw in a pot and called fabulous!

I remember one time there was a goat's head? (unless I dreamed this) Other things were sea anemones - those spiky purple things that they cut in 1/2 and ate. And then all the organ meats that they thought were great.

Maybe it's me but yuck!

Who else has watched what?

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Anyone watch any of the cooking or baking shows on netflix? (Original Post) Maraya1969 Nov 2020 OP
I used to, just haven't watched any teevee in a while.. getagrip_already Nov 2020 #1
Watched the British series KT2000 Nov 2020 #2
I watch the Great British Baking Show. Delmette2.0 Nov 2020 #3
Nailed It! is very entertaining happybird Nov 2020 #4
The one with the Trump cake was hilarious! Luciferous Nov 2020 #8
It looked like Ron Paul, lol! happybird Nov 2020 #9
Ha, it did kind of look like Ron Paul! Luciferous Nov 2020 #10
Watch A Cook's Tour, No Reservations (Tony Bourdain) BigmanPigman Nov 2020 #5
I love the original Iron Chef! happybird Nov 2020 #6
Yes, it was high on drama and was campy... BigmanPigman Nov 2020 #7

getagrip_already

(14,700 posts)
1. I used to, just haven't watched any teevee in a while..
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 08:29 PM
Nov 2020

I did love the brittish baking show. I make a lot of bread although I am still intimidated by what they bake. Paul Hollywood has other shows as well I think, mostly on bread.

I'll probably get back to it as the wx cools and there is less to do outside.

Delmette2.0

(4,164 posts)
3. I watch the Great British Baking Show.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 08:34 PM
Nov 2020

I love to watch the amateurs show up every week and do so much more than I could dream of. They need to know techniques from all over Europe and sometime further.

I don't really care about what the judges go through. I really do think that they usually take small bites.

happybird

(4,604 posts)
4. Nailed It! is very entertaining
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:09 PM
Nov 2020

I can only watch about 3 episodes in a row before needing a break. It gets to be a bit much.
But, I have laughed so hard (and cringed so hard) it’s made my stomach hurt.

BigmanPigman

(51,584 posts)
5. Watch A Cook's Tour, No Reservations (Tony Bourdain)
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:17 PM
Nov 2020

and Iron Chef from Japan reruns. I watched them all over and over and it opened my eyes to more wonderful food and cooking ideas. Almost 20 years later and I am still learning about new foods to try and experiment with. Google them on Daily Motion for free.

happybird

(4,604 posts)
6. I love the original Iron Chef!
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:30 PM
Nov 2020

Morimoto was the man! The dramatics of the host (can’t remember what they called him?) and the intro was exquisite. Probably my favorite cooking show, ever. Screw Bobby Flay.

BigmanPigman

(51,584 posts)
7. Yes, it was high on drama and was campy...
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:35 PM
Nov 2020

part of the charm. I always wished I could afford those surprise ingredients...most were very expensive.

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