Two Loves

So, I've mentioned my love of TV...or obsession, but I don't know that I've mentioned my love of cooking. You might have guessed from the Simple Pleasures posts. Naturally, cooking shows are a big part of my day. I used to fill my need for cooking shows with PBS on Saturday afternoons, and they still have some quirky offerings (America's Test Kitchen being a prime example). Then Food Network changed everything. If you love supper slick, well produced cooking shows, Food Network will give you your fill. I do have many favorites, but it is refreshing to find a guy cooking in his kitchen with one camera and no fancy lighting. Sam the Cooking Guy fits the bill. Up until recently, you had to watch clips of the show on his website. Now, Cox has started airing his show on channel 15. They used to call 15 "Locals Only", but Sam is from San Diego. I guess local doesn't mean what it used to. If you haven't had the opportunity, visit his site. It is filled with great, easy to make recipes. He proves that you don't need a commercial kitchen and staff to make great food.