The Food Network, which has experienced a surge in buzz, if not necessarily in viewers, will continue in 2006 its foray into high-concept programming--meaning shows not devoted exclusively to the art
of cooking. The aim, clearly, is to be more entertaining. One of the new shows Food Network premiered this week is "Ham on the Street," which features comic/chef George Duran quizzing people in public
spaces about food topics. Another show on the way (it'll debut in the spring) is "Healthy Appetite With Ellie Krieger," which will focus on quick, healthy recipes. Returning for its second
installment March 19 is "The Next Food Network Star," which pits eight aspiring TV chefs against one another to find a host for a future program. Set to premiere Feb. 18 is "Mario Shoots for the
Stars," a special about how Food Network personality Mario Batali does it all--run restaurants, oversee a line of branded foods, write cookbooks, and appear on TV.
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