TV: Tyler's Ultimate

picture courtesy of cookbookswelove.com

I've started watching this show over at Lifestyle Network around two months ago. I knew Tyler Florence from his previous shows. At that time, Tyler was still fit and toned. I found him to be entertaining and charming with his shows (coming over to a house and cooking for the people living there). It was a refreshing concept.  But looking at him now with his new show, "Tyler's Ultimate" where he shares "brilliant simple food" that can be made anytime is so much more interesting to watch. He never falls short of enticing the viewers with his recipes. One particular observation was the weight he gained. From the fit and toned to a bit flabby, stuffed chef. Not that it's a bad thing, in fact, it kinda looks better - a whole lot better. Though he transformed physically, the charm and entertainment remains the same. I remember one time when I was having a conversation with my sister-in-law about him, she said, "I'd rather eat something that was made by a fat chef then a thin one." It sort of makes sense and I agree.  Setting aside and regardless of health issues, I believe this is very relative to all chefs.

Tyler before (picture courtesy of thispilgrimsprogress.com)

Tyler now (picture courtesy of marinmagazine.com)

I really don't know how come I'm so enticed and look forward to the next show. I guess aside from him looking really great, he's a bit clumsy (not in a negative way but an endearing one) in the kitchen that makes it all the more entertaining. And the way he describes the spices and ingredients you really do get the feel of what he's describing.  

There was one episode that he was wearing an old rose Kashmir sweater. Believe me only a few guys could carry this sweater more so colored old rose and Tyler can. Despite him wearing a eye-catching color in front of a subdued, tone-down kitchen background, you tend to focus on him and the food he is creating.  

At the end of the show when he tastes his creation, there something very sincere with the way he tastes the food. The closing of the eyes to him yum-yum smirk to the way he describes the taste and texture, you'll know that he will continue eating that even after the show is done (or most probably share this with the production staff). I'm very picky when watching cooking shows and this falls on my top 5 favorite cooking shows.  

More power to you Tyler and keep on cooking!!!

For more information about Tyler and his recipes, please visit Tyler's website.