People at Masala tv really thought they could match Heston’s perfection, Rick’s experience and Nigella’s desserts? Well, they just might if they gather up some courage to cut short program timings. Just listen to the running commentary for minor details, making every move visible to the hapless viewers. From picking up the vegetable from the table top to taking it to the wash basin, opening the tap, washing it properly because it’s healthy, closing the tap because wasting water is not a good idea, bring the vegetable back to the table, pick up the knife... be careful when using it…
Audience is forced to listen to chefs’ constant chatter and yes, they talk a lot. It would also help not to provide every program with its very own dedicated phone line. Cooking show cum family drama is nauseating. The chefs start to sound more like agony aunts. Brigades of aunties call from all over the country, inspired by chefs’ loquaciousness and making sure that the entire family (including 3 and 4 years old chintoo and mintoo respectively) get to talk to the chef and his very pretty sidekick/co-host before putting down the receiver.
Then there are the accents and postures. I didn’t know if you have to cook pasta properly, you are not allowed to speak normally and have to twist and coil your tongue to make sure that the food tastes right out of a kitchen in Rome.
What happened to the good old aprons and toques? Do you have to look like an American brat before you make an American pie? Some chefs and almost all sidekicks/co-hosts are dressed to perfection. Flowing dupattas, shimmering jewelry, thick makeup; quoting a marketing teacher, “very cute but no!”
A little bit more professionalism and a lot less cuteness is needed.
Audience is forced to listen to chefs’ constant chatter and yes, they talk a lot. It would also help not to provide every program with its very own dedicated phone line. Cooking show cum family drama is nauseating. The chefs start to sound more like agony aunts. Brigades of aunties call from all over the country, inspired by chefs’ loquaciousness and making sure that the entire family (including 3 and 4 years old chintoo and mintoo respectively) get to talk to the chef and his very pretty sidekick/co-host before putting down the receiver.
Then there are the accents and postures. I didn’t know if you have to cook pasta properly, you are not allowed to speak normally and have to twist and coil your tongue to make sure that the food tastes right out of a kitchen in Rome.
What happened to the good old aprons and toques? Do you have to look like an American brat before you make an American pie? Some chefs and almost all sidekicks/co-hosts are dressed to perfection. Flowing dupattas, shimmering jewelry, thick makeup; quoting a marketing teacher, “very cute but no!”
A little bit more professionalism and a lot less cuteness is needed.
3 comments:
Cynics!!!
:P
How I love this topic.I must admit although BBC will always be my first love but as compared to my love for Masalatv,doesn,t stand a chance.
I used to watch BBC before masala was eveb born, but what really bothered was, one: the cultural difference, that I possibly can't have pork for supper and two: they mostly don't mention accorate quantities, especially in baking. Boy it was annoying :s you write the whole of the God damn recipe and they forgot to mention this bit heh! Apart from that I loved and still watch it like nothing else.
And as far as masalatv is concerned, it sometimes gets annoying but its the best thing to happen to those with a passion for cooking.
And chef. Zakir rocks!!!
@ Saad bhai look deep into your heart, you'll know I am right :P
@ leemz. I never cook, so, yes, it doesn't matter to me how hot was the oven although my mum is always pointing out these things. She is always more than ready to reject a recipe because the chef added a splash of some liquor:) Btw you can get the deatil recipe on the BBC food or lifestyle websites.
Thanks for dropping by.
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