Batali and Paltrow to cohost Spanish food show

[Kevin72]

I'd speculate Morimoto. Been doing it for years, and it's not like FTV has any respect for tradition anyways. He doesn't further their brand in any way.

[AlexP]

Paltrow has lived in Spain with a host family in the past. She actually still visits them and loves the country. I believe she is fluent in Spanish as well. Regardless her food likes/dislikes, she is a good candidate as a "non cook" co-host.

Alex

[KristiB50]

Is Gwyneth Jewish? That might explain why she won't eat the ham...

[TAPrice]

Is Gwyneth Jewish? That might explain why she won't eat the ham...

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Yes, according to this website her father is Jewish and the family has 33 rabbis among its ancestors. In this interview she doesn't talk about keeping kosher, but she does say this:

"Judaism is something you can't brush off with a quick answer," she explains. "It's part of who I am and what I've become. It's something you need to sit down and talk about for a long time to really let you understand how much it meant to me in shaping my life."

Maybe that is the answer to her refusal to eat ham.

[BSmith]

Batali and Morimoto are the only ones I actually respect on that show.

[eatrustic]

Here's a nice little clip for their PBS series that starts in the Fall. I'm in, at first I was hesitant with Paltrow sounding like window dressing but her fluent Spanish, obvious love of food and the chemistry they all have should make this a fun watch. (Gwyneth is stunning as usual!)

On the Road Again -Batali, Bittman and Paltrow preview

[handmc]

This looks like a blast! I can't wait.

[cdh]

That trailer does look remarkably watchable, and the show appears to have some promise...

[hazardnc]

I saw a brief spot on PBS last night advertising this show. I have looked everywhere but do not see it on the schedule for the season. From what I can tell, it was produced some time ago. Has this program every aired?

[Reignking]

There's some more here

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...hl=batali+spain

It was on about a year ago, but not on my local PBS station.

[hazardnc]

According to the production company's website, it is going to air this fall on PBS -- like the trailer certainly. Hopefully, it actually WILL air on PBS this fall.

Edited to add that I emailed my local PBS station and they will start airing episodes in Charlotte on 9/27.

Edited August 5, 2008 by hazardnc (log)

[gfweb]

I've read too many remarks she' s made about how Euros are soooo much more civilized and cool than Americans. I'd watch only if I could photoshop her FOS presence out of the picture.

[cdh]

Edited August 7, 2008 by cdh (log)

[Kevin72]

Just a reminder to start checking your local programming to see if it premieres soon. Looks like the big rollout date is 9/27 for us as well.

[SheenaGreena]

they were on oprah today but I didn't watch...too much damn homework

[lala]

they were on oprah today but I didn't watch...too much damn homework

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You can see clips on the Oprah website.

[Bricktop]

Gwyneth, didn't you hear the maxim about never appearing with anyone hotter than you? Claudia dusts ya, baby!

Off to set a wishlist for this on the Tivo.

[rickster]

Saw the first episode and thought it was a mess. Not much cooking and not much art/culture either, just a bunch of people riding around in their Mercedes inanely chatting. The low point being Don Quixote and Sancho Panza showing up. Personally, I would give the Spanish woman her own show and drop the other three.

Here's hoping the next episode improves.

[Reignking]

Saw the first episode and thought it was a mess. Not much cooking and not much art/culture either, just a bunch of people riding around in their Mercedes inanely chatting. The low point being Don Quixote and Sancho Panza showing up. Personally, I would give the Spanish woman her own show and drop the other three.

Here's hoping the next episode improves.

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That's exactly the impression that I got, as well. I lost interest in about 15 minutes. I enjoyed the visit to the Manchego producer, but watching Bittman on top of a hill cooking over a propane burner (could this not be done in a kitchen?) then seeing "Don Quixote" was just strange.

And the final dinner was glossed over as we learned nothing because they were all apparently too drunk to say anything comprehensible...except...partridge sushi.

[rickster]

Even in the Manchego visit, I thought Bittman said something like " if you've seen one cheese production process, you've seen them all, it just comes down to the ingredients". Not a good way to introduce a 10 minute segment on the production process to make Manchego. It was just a bizarre show.

Edited September 22, 2008 by rickster (log)

[BryanZ]

A bit light on content yes, but the women are so hot. Like seriously.

And Bittman is so snarky and condescending. Love that guy.

[eatrustic]

I either missed the first showing or it's only starting in my area this Thursday. I've got it all set up to record now. Here's their site with recipes, back stories, and of course, the sell:

Spain...on the Road Again

[KristiB50]

Add me to the disappointed list.

I don't care if I never hear "on the road again" ever again.

And Claudia is hot!

[jsmeeker]

Watching the first episode now. Only about 15 minutes in so far and I will say this.

Man, I gotta become a celeb chef or a NYT food writer. I can't believe these two guys get to tool around Spain with not one, but two GORGEOUS women and eat and drink with them. Talk about a great life.

[handmc]

I want to like this but..... too much camera time driving, and eating not enough real not prop driven cooking.

The dialog seems forced at times. Its like being at a party where you think the mix of people should generate lots of interesting conversation but what results is a lot of dead air and small talk. It hurts to watch and I want the money I paid for my "season pass" back.