I've seen some good stuff (in my limited experience) on Alton Brown. Rachal Ray can be pretty good, too.

I REALLY like "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" -- got some good ideas for some basic comfort foods. Would like to travel around and check out some of those places.

On Sunday watched one of those cake decorating competitions. Interesting. Very sculptural, but, ya know what? None of those cakes looked the least bit appetizing. Guess that's why, when they're doing them in real life, the guests actually EAT sheet cakes.

Linn