# Celebrity Chefs?

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## Post 1 by wahaha (Zone BBS Addict) on Sunday, 30-Apr-2006 14:31:04

Ten years ago, there were very, very few people who could even name 1 chef, however today, especially with the advent of the Food Network, it seems there is a whole new culture of celebrity chefdom. Being a chef is no longer the menial task that it once was considered and now a potential path to glory and riches. Is their celebrity deserved? Is it just one more part of our cult of celebrity? Do you have any favorite celebrity chefs?
I think too many of them did nothing to deserve their fame. Emeril and Bobby Flay are the ultimate example of a guy whose food isn't all that great, but based on personality got a long way. However, their prominense on tv has caused people to start thinking more about what they put into their mouth which is a good thing.
As for a favorite "celebrity" chef, I'd have to say Gordon Ramsey because I respect his career and his drive.

## Post 2 by guitargod1 (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Friday, 14-Jul-2006 3:23:41

Gordon Ramsey is very good at what he does and I respect him as a world class chef, but, and this is a big but, I could never ever work for him! haha! As far as other chefs, I admire Julia child, Lidia, the woman on pbs who does the Italian cooking show, and I also really like jamie Oliver etc.

## Post 3 by torian princess (The original Blakanadian.) on Friday, 26-Jan-2007 13:59:09

I love! Rachel Ray!

## Post 4 by wahaha (Zone BBS Addict) on Saturday, 03-Feb-2007 18:23:04

Rachel Ray is a "celebrity" and has a "cooking" show, but she is NOT a chef, something she would admit.