[NYer]

Yes, Bobby Flay can seem egotistical, I think that’s the New York vibe... I can only say he was very nice when I met him by accident in San Francisco many years ago.

I never got that impression from him. Bobby goes back to the early years of Food Network, before it turned into weekly reality shows. I also like Tyler Florence who does not come across as pretentious.

Are you a Food Network fan? I'm hoping someone can clue me in on their new program - "What would Brian Boitano Do"? How did he end up on FN? Is he a friend of Bob Tuschman? It's like he arrived from out of nowhere and I wish he would go back there. Much to slippery in his skates ;-)

[Desdemona]

I'm hoping someone can clue me in on their new program - "What would Brian Boitano Do"?

How he ended up on the Food Network is an excellent question. One of the appealing things about the network is all the men are regular guys. BB is going to stick out like a sore thumb.