Katy Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It was on in the late 1980's or early 1990's, I think either on PBS or maybe the Discovery Channel. There was a male chef with gray hair. I think he had a British accent. I think maybe he'd had a heart attack or something because his goal was to recreate recipes that were lighter but still delicious. He used a lot of techniques like straining yogurt to use instead of sour cream, and caramelizing onions in a little wine, and sauteing things in balsamic vinegar to add flavor. At the end of the show he'd compare the calories and fat in the original recipes to his new, lighter version. I can't remember the name of the chef or the show, but I'd like to figure it out and see if he has any cookbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Graham Kerr maybe? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I was thinking Graham Kerr as well. I think it was called the Galloping Gourmet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 This fellow? http://www.grahamkerr.com/blog/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yes, that's exactly who it was! Thank you so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I can't remember the name of the chef or the show, but I'd like to figure it out and see if he has any cookbooks. Graham Kerr has lots of cookbooks available, but the earlier ones (Galloping Gourmet and Graham Kerr Cookbook) are not low fat. The ones from the 90s on are the ones that relate to the show you're remembering, after he and his wife had health problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 This got me curious... His most recent shows were: Gathering Place 2001 Swiftly Seasoned 1997 The Best of Kerr 1996 Graham Kerr's Kitchen 1992 I'm thinking the show you're thinking of is Gathering Place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 This newer book is exactly what I want- nutrient dense but not vegan. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momee Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 That's quite a testimony, in the front of that book. The Hedonist - and the quotes on consumption were really striking to read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 This got me curious... His most recent shows were: Gathering Place 2001 Swiftly Seasoned 1997 The Best of Kerr 1996 Graham Kerr's Kitchen 1992 I'm thinking the show you're thinking of is Gathering Place. No, Gathering Place is way too recent. I remember watching the show as a child. I was an adult in 2001. I think maybe it was the Graham Kerr Show, as his wikipedia page says that aired on discovery channel at about the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 No, Gathering Place is way too recent. I remember watching the show as a child. I was an adult in 2001. I think maybe it was the Graham Kerr Show, as his wikipedia page says that aired on discovery channel at about the right time. Remembering gray hair threw me off! I think all of these shows emphasized healthy substitutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Remembering gray hair threw me off! I think all of these shows emphasized healthy substitutions. Yes, apparently only the first one was unhealthy (but delicious). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 My memories of the Galloping Gourmet show are that Graham Kerr dipped virtually everything he made into clarified butter, then he'd slip an sample into his mouth and have a near-orgiastic reaction. Following up with a big belt of wine (that he called a "short slurp"). Loved that show :D Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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