Food Network

A random thought before I hoist myself off the couch and try to do something helpful for my aching back.

I like Food Network a lot. I like many of the shows, many of the hosts, and I like how it's raised the level of what people eat nationwide. My husband's worked in grocery for nigh on 20 years and he's noticed a decided improvement in what people buy and prepare since FN became prominent several years ago.

Something else I like about them: you don't have to be Chef Barbie to be a successful host. I graduated with a degree in Mass Communication. In broadcasting, I only ever did radio. Mostly 'cause I loved it, but partly because there was virtually no chance a full figured gal could have a valid shot on doing anything on tv 20 years ago (Good Lord; I graduated 20 years ago? Ok, almost 19. Even so...).

FN has a number of full figured hosts, including my girl Sunny Anderson, as well as Aarti S. and Anne B. I think there are more. It's refreshing to me and I say: Kudos to you, Food Network. Keep up the good work!