416323 Fri Jun 29 06:19:17 -0700 2007 5 33 Food Media and News 0 2705809 During college back in the early 90s I used to watch a couple of TV chefs on local PBS, and I can't seem to remember the one guy's name. In my area (Philly) - his show came on in the afternoon, so I could catch him between classes on most days. There was as few shows in a row, Frugal Gourmet (Jeff Smith), Yan can Cook , Graham Kerr, and this guy that whose name I can't remember. He was a little bit roley poley, had a white beard, and I seem to remember him being Canadian. I'm also pretty sure he would sometimes where a hat. And he was Canadian - perhaps from BC. I seem to recall him making a mixture or gourmet and rustic dishes, right up my ally. Ringing a bell? Fri Jun 29 06:19:17 -0700 2007 59076 GDSinPA 1 2705831 I think you mean "John Ash" http://www.chefjohnash.com/ Fri Jun 29 06:28:40 -0700 2007 2705809 77397 Eric in NJ 1 2705951 I think you mean teh Urban Peasant--James Barber. That show made me squirm --it was so bad " Open up a can of peas and throw it in--it's not in the recipe but I do it and so can you"--Ouch!! Fri Jun 29 07:07:56 -0700 2007 2705809 53134 ishmael 2 2706439 That's the guy! There's a good chance he might make me squirm today, but remember it's been almost 15 years! Thanks! Fri Jun 29 09:28:22 -0700 2007 2705951 59076 GDSinPA 1 2706358 The white beard made me think of Burt Wolf. His show was a mix of travel and cooking though, and I have no idea if he's Canadian. I watched his show very regularly during my formative CH years. http://www.burtwolf.com/index.htm Fri Jun 29 09:04:24 -0700 2007 2705809 10371 Carb Lover 1 2706936 I avoid that show. Barber has a very odd on going joke about his mother calling. The phone rings and he pretends to talk to her. Don't like his food either. He's a bargan basement version of the Frugal Gourmet. http://meandmyfork.blogspot.com Fri Jun 29 11:45:02 -0700 2007 2705809 23758 Withnail42