2xcited2sleep
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2008
To offer a different take on the frequent host of various F&W events, she doesn’t irritate me nearly as much as she does others. I can see how she could - she’s a bold personality and does have a bit of a “shtick” but I try to ignore it and do think she’s toned it down over the years. I’ve seen her “pull” helpful info out of chefs (particularly those who may not be used to demos) like why this ingredient, technique etc. In contrast, I attended a demo last year where the chef was struggling a bit and a different host didn’t seem to know what to say and it was a little awkward for a minute or two. And for demos with celeb chefs, they typically “take charge” of their own demo. She does not host every event and I believe they’ve done away with hosts for the beverage presentations almost entirely. Bottom line, I wouldn’t let her “reputation” keep anyone away from giving an event they’re interested in a try.