There Are Pandas, and Then There Are Pandas.
And this isn't either of them! The Pandas we're talking about here, are watches, not bears. And what got me thinking about them (again) was a link posted this morning by @cm.rook who pointed a few of us to the very attractive (and not terribly priced) Yema "Rallygraph" Panda which, in it's most traditional arrangement, looks like the one on the left, but can also be had in the version on the right: The model on the left is a true Panda, while the model on the right is called a reverse Panda. The reason for that distinction is clear--Panda bears, only come in the first arrangement. Now at this point, everyone should be thinking about the most well-know Panda, The Rolex Panda, which is actually a Daytona, and among Rolex Daytonas, the most famous of which is the Paul Newman Daytona, which was famous first, because it was Paul's, and second because it sold at auction for $17.8 million (US Dollars). The story of that auction is well-known so I'll only...
Nov 8, 2019
Competitive Cooking Shows Great British Baking Show - British competitors are so polite compared to Americans, but I am living for Mary Berry's discerning looks. She can't help it if she's disappointed in you for using pre-made filling.
Food Network Star - I've watched this show so much that I have a recurring nightmare that I am on this show. I make some terrible chicken and I decide to make coffee ice cream at the last minute and of course I'm scrambling at the last second to plate my food (WHY?? everyone always messes up ice cream and risotto). Giada won't touch my food. Bobby is mad, and Alton is just disappointed in me.
Top Chef - This is probably the only show that I purchased by the season when I didn't have cable.
Documentary Chef's Table - Stunning show. Pretty convinced that I'm going to become a monk and live in a monastery growing organic vegetables, creating beautiful meals, and living in harmony with the elements.
Ugly Delicious - Just started this! After Chef's Table, this focuses on creating on flavors that are nostalgic and delicious.
Anthony Bourdain's shows - No Reservations, Layover, Parts Unknown, etc. Dude has the best job in the world and keeps creating new shows that I keep watching because food + culture. Mind of a Chef - I know this is a Bourdain show but really loved the first season with David Chang.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi- you already know why this one is worthwhile :)
Movies & Shows about cooking/food Ratatouille- because obviously Midnight Diner - a Japanese TV series on Netflix, really loved the combination of food and story telling.