It used to be about food. It had such a diverse choice of cheifs and cusine! I learned so much watching. I would get so inspired. Who decided Bobby flay was so important. There are so many other chefs who were just as good or better. I personally can't stand pioneer woman,. She is so goodie goodie. That didn't used to matter cause there was so many others to choose from. I am another who rarely watches anymore. I don't want to watch competition shows! My tv went from being on food Network all day to hardly ever. Good job who ever had that brilliant idea! Probably some computer educated idiot who never cooks!