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Lara MThe Surprise Chef
May 3rd 2006 02:56
This was a cooking program that aired on the Seven Network from 2001 to 2003.
Essentially, this is just another off shoot of the reality TV phenomena (that I thought would have died off by now- boy, was I wrong). Yet the public loves this format and so do producers as it is a very effective way of making cheap, fast and questionably entertaining programming for the masses. Reality television is fused with cooking instruction by placing the host, Aristos, unexpectedly into the lives of everyday people.
This is the premise behind the program: Aristos goes to a supermarket and springs on unsuspecting shoppers. If they agree, Aristos will visit their home that day and prepare the family a meal using only the ingredients found in their fridges, cupboards and their new groceries. Hilarity ensues. It is surprising how many people actually reject his initial request for them to participate in the show. I would jump at the chance of fifteen minutes of fame and a meal. However, for many people, a spontaneous intrusion into their home can be embarrassing at best and insulting at worst.
Aristos is a loveable and energetic host who has to think on his feet. He has the sort of charismatic and amicable nature that works in a program mainly targeting house wives and older people. Though the format is a little cheesy, it doesn’t really pretend to be anything else. Overall, the program was a good filler between prime time evening slots. Though the program was discontinued after a reasonable lifetime for this type of show, Aristos also has a book out. If you are really interested it is called Cooking With Aristos and is available through Random House publishing.
Anyway, the moral to this story, if we really want to strain to extract some sort of moral value, is that the contents of your fridge and cupboards should be regarded as a challenge rather than with dismay the day before you do the shopping.
Be creative.
Essentially, this is just another off shoot of the reality TV phenomena (that I thought would have died off by now- boy, was I wrong). Yet the public loves this format and so do producers as it is a very effective way of making cheap, fast and questionably entertaining programming for the masses. Reality television is fused with cooking instruction by placing the host, Aristos, unexpectedly into the lives of everyday people.
Aristos the Surprise Chef
Cooking With Aristos
Anyway, the moral to this story, if we really want to strain to extract some sort of moral value, is that the contents of your fridge and cupboards should be regarded as a challenge rather than with dismay the day before you do the shopping.
Be creative.
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Actually I think it's still on sometime, in the middle of the day...?
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