Now I don't know how other people feel about this, but let me create a scenario. I'm 18, lets say I've been cooking since I was 16. Is this impressive? I am under the impression that no network would be rushing to issue me my own TV show because I can whip up some Zucchini bread with the ingredients that someone set out for me.
I realize that all this fuss is because he's a little kid, but honestly, I'm not too sure if I'll go for this. I'll give you an idea of one of his recipes.
Chef Julian's Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
2 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chocolate chips
Mix wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately, then mix the two together. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done.
It seems to me that this Zucchini bread may actually be a desirable food once done, but it also seems to me a little peculiar that a five year old made it up. While I don't doubt his ability to prepare a meal, (I watched it actually, on the site linked previously) I have no idea how he could create new ideas. When I was five I colored on the walls and probably had the brain capacity of my cat. Either kids are getting WAY smarter, or I was just incredibly stupid.
If you're interested in checking this out I'm not actually sure how possible that is, but if you're ever in Oregon flip on "Big Kitchen with Food." How aptly and creatively named. 
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Big Kitchen with Food
While some things that America cherishes (pop stars, reality TV, hot pockets) may seem ridiculous I believe I may have found something even more preposterous. A FIVE YEAR OLD boy from Portland has his own cooking show. It's called "Big Kitchen with Food." According to NPR, he obviously has the expertise for such a position due to his surprising credentials which claim that he has been cooking since he was three.
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I love cooking. I cook all the time. However, when I was 5 years old, I'm pretty sure I didn't know what the word "cook" actually meant. I give this kid's show 4 months of air-time. People will realize that it's just a network trying to produce good ratings by airing a cute kid that can "cook."
ReplyDelete...yeah that's redonkolous. Who would actually be an avid watcher of this kid? I mean I can see how people would watch it once for kicks, but if he has a show then people must be return watchers. That recipe also sounds about as appetizing as onion jelly bean cookies. It just sounds nasty, Zucchini should not be mixed with chocolate. I mean ill eat a fried bug but not that. Gross.
ReplyDeleteWell this kid can't possibly be any worse than Rachel Ray. Even at five, I'm sure there is no way he can run his mouth like she can. I wonder if this kid actually comes up with any original stuff or if he just follows directions. Because people can train any monkey to follow directions.
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