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What Would Brian Boitano Make? I hope a lot more shows.
I was skeptical when I learned about Brian's new show. I mean, really; how seamlessly can one transition from Sk8terBoi to cook?
It appears Brian's Stars on Ice secret skating formula that combined humor, improv, and physical comedy, also works with cooking shows. Go figure. Make people laugh and teach them to cook? Brilliant.
The show is kitschy, campy, quirky, and entertaining -- and you might just learn a thing or two about cooking if you pay close attention between takes and cuts and flying stunt dummies. Granted, it's not the type of know-how you'll learn while watching an episode of Good Eats, but there are bits and noodles of good ideas in there if you know how to catch them.
I'm glad Food Network took a chance -- although I suspect it was not wrought with risk for them. Brian's show seems too high-budget and polished for a first-time Food Network-funded show, which is typically filmed guerrilla-style on a gently-used kitchen set, with royalty-free music.
Either way, I'm happy to let Brian's show into my living room each week to see what he's going to make next. Perhaps The Pamchenko?
Dawn Viola is a nationally recognized artist, food writer and competitive cook from Central Florida. Watch her latest food competition win on Food Network, September 13, 8 p.m. East, during theAmazing Pie Championship. You can also follow Dawn on Twitter, Wicked Good Dinner and at www.dawnviola.com.
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