| Celebrity chefs are all the rage! | | | | 4) It's about time. Can their meals be prepared |
| Endless cooking and baking shows, not to mention | | | | within your allotted hourly budget? |
| The Food Network, have created dozens of | | | | 5) Simplicity. Some meals look delicious but they |
| culinary stars. How do you choose which one(s) | | | | are not for the amateur home chef. |
| to follow? Answering this question is not as easy | | | | Taking all these factors into account, I have |
| as it appears. | | | | chosen to follow Jamie Oliver. Jamie is entertaining |
| I'm assuming that, like me, you have a limited | | | | and tends to prepare healthy, affordable, simple |
| amount of time and resources. Therefore, you | | | | meals. He uses only fresh ingredients like local |
| can't watch all the shows and you can't buy all the | | | | produce and the meals come together quickly. |
| books- it's just not practical. You've got to make | | | | After sampling a couple of online recipes, I took |
| some decisions. | | | | the plunge and bought a couple of Jamie's recipe |
| Here are some things to consider when making | | | | books. I couldn't be happier. |
| this difficult choice: | | | | But that's just me. The best thing for you to do |
| 1) Choose a chef whose personality you enjoy- | | | | before deciding which chef is right for you is to |
| you'll potentially be spending lots of time together! | | | | sample several of them by watching their |
| 2) Consider you health goals- are the type of | | | | television shows. Prepare a couple of recipes from |
| meals they cook in line with your dietary | | | | television or their websites. Consider the factors |
| aspirations? | | | | above and you'll be on your way to hours of |
| 3) Take expenses into account. Can you afford | | | | enjoyment and good eating. |
| their favorite ingredients? | | | | Good luck! |