Epicurean entertainment is luring Korean men into the kitchen

The food-show craze | The Economist:

“Mr Paek’s Home Cooking” is the latest of a host of new food shows in South Korea. “What Shall We Eat Today?” follows two male novices in the kitchen who do away with recipes and measurements. In “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator”, chefs use basic ingredients from the fridges of Korean celebrities to rustle up dishes in 15 minutes. “Three Meals A Day” is set in mountains and remote fishing villages; guests must forage and harvest to prepare dinners from scratch. Soaps, variety shows and even news bulletins are offering up food scenes. “My Chef from the Star” (taking its name from a hit drama of 2013) is about the stars of these cookbang, or cooking broadcasts.

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