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Food shows offer all of the fun, none of the cleanup

There is something comforting about watching people cook delicious food on TV. You can relax under a blanket on the couch, with no dishes to deal with, as scenes of steaming plates stir pleasant memories. You can almost taste that homemade pasta with slow-simmered tomato sauce. You can imagine how that basil smells as it’s sliced into ribbons beneath a sharp knife. If it’s been a while since you enjoyed food TV, here are a few

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