Today’s my birthday–I’m 29 today–and though I’m usually a birthday junkie, exhausting friends and relatives with desperate cries for attention, presents, phone calls, etc–my focus is not on my own birth today. Instead, it’s focused on the birth of something that’s been gestating for the past three months; a project so big, so exciting, it’s been almost impossible contain it. And now I finally–finally!–get to share it with you. Are you ready America? Are you ready Lithuania? Here we go… I proudly present to you: The FN Dish!
What’s The FN Dish? What’s going on? What are you talking about?
Settle down, reader! Allow me to explain it. The FN Dish is my very own show on Food Network’s website (hey look, my mug is on the main page!), a show that will allow me access to Food Network’s stars, kitchens, events, and giant cookbook collection. But even more than that, this is a platform for me to share my love and passion for food and cooking: with Food Network’s blessing, I’ll get to steer the show into the kitchens of my favorite chefs, authors, and people–celebrating all of the food-related ideas, recipes and stories that excite me, excite you and that make you check this blog every day.
I can’t tell you how ecstatic I am about this show. Maybe I should stop yammering on and let you watch the first episode–click here to do that.
Wasn’t that fun? And now that you’ve seen that, watch longer versions of my interviews with Alton Brown, Bobby Flay, The Neelys, and Rachael Ray. And then join me as I watch and comment on Ace of Cakes and The Barefoot Contessa. Finally–and best of all–you’ve got to watch these 23 Awkward Seconds with Rachael Ray. See, they sat her down and I introduced myself and then it got weirdly quiet. The discomfort, as you’ll soon see, is palpable. I love it.
Actually, that last clip captures best what I love about this whole thing: I get to be me–strange, uncomfortable, nervous, anxious, excitable me–I get to ask the questions I want to ask, I get to react naturally to whatever circumstances they put me in. And I feel that my loyal readers–and I count you among them–will be grateful that the “me” they’ve grown to love, won’t become a different “me” just because there’s a Food Network stamp on it.
It being “me.”
What was I saying? Oh yes, The FN Dish. Isn’t this exciting? As you can tell, I’m stoked. And you have no idea how much awesome stuff I’ve already done for future episodes: there’s a trip to Cleveland, a California wine tasting, an intern cook-off. It just gets better and better and this Thursday I leave for South Beach to cover the Wine and Food Festival.
I can’t tell you what a relief it is to finally get to share this with you. Of course, once the excitement dies down I’ll be happy to answer questions about meeting the stars, where the show is headed, incorporating your ideas for what you’d like me to cover. But in the meantime, let’s wish a happy birthday to The FN Dish. It’s going to be a great year.
Congrats! I am looking forward to watching all of the interviews! Happy Bday too! 🙂
Very cool! Is it just me, or is there word play (effin’ dish) going on here?
This is great Adam! Are you the first Food Blogger to get his own official FN show? I can’t wait to watch all the episodes! I’m really happy I stumbled upon this blog when I did!
Congrats Adam (and happy birthday :)! Looking forward to watching the interviews!
I’ve been reading your website for ages! I’m so proud! I’ll be watching them. If you get on TV, and it doesn’t come to Canada I’ll be very upset! lol
congrats Adam–that’s awesome! (and happy b-day!)
Adam,HOW EXCITING! CONGRATS! Most wonderful news! Best wishes for a very happy birthday.
Congrats! I am looking forward to watching all of the interviews! Happy Bday too! 🙂
Awesome! It was very interesting and amusing to see how these ‘stars’ reacted to the everyman food blogger, haha. You were perfect! Really enjoyed it, and I’ll stay tuned for more!
Wow, it’s your birthday and YOU GIVE US a present! Congratulations, thanks for all your hard work and enjoy the year before turning 30, you lucky brat!
congratulations!!! It’s been so neat to follow this blog and your “path to stardom” 🙂 goes to show that love and dedication to food can really take you places (take that, dad!! Haha). I love that no matter how popular you become, you’re still just that guy, in the kitchen, “stumbling upon” gourmet food.
Awesome! It was very interesting and amusing to see how these ‘stars’ reacted to the ‘everyman’ food blogger, haha. You were perfect! Really enjoyed it, and I’ll stay tuned for more!
congratulations!!! It’s been so neat to follow this blog and your “path to stardom” 🙂 goes to show that love and dedication to food can really take you places (take that, dad!! Haha). I love that no matter how popular you become, you’re still just that guy, in the kitchen, “stumbling upon” gourmet food.
Just great! It was very interesting and amusing to see how these ‘stars’ reacted to the ‘everyman’ food blogger, haha. You were perfect! Really enjoyed it, and I’ll stay tuned for more!
RA, I thought it too. We’re juvenile, us bloggers. “I’ma take that F’n dish and shove it sideways down ya troat, ya stinkin’ foodie!”Sounds fun though.
I’m liking the Food Network more already!
Congratulations, and Happy Birthday! I guess I’ll be spending more time on the Food Network website now!
Adam, That is so awesome! Congratulations.
Congratulations Adam. Good luck!
That is FN awesome Adam! Congratulations. I just watched some of the segments. Looking forward to seeing more!
Wow! Congratulations Adam! I’m going to watch the Alton interview first! (he’s my favorite!) I hope it’s all fun for you! (and us, getting to see what you come up with)
Told you I’d be tuning in Monday to hear the big news, and oh my gosh am I ENVIOUS (but in a good way.) Congratulations on your show, this news is FANTASTIC! I’m thrilled for you and so looking forward to your sense of humor shining through on YOUR OWN SHOW! Can you believe it? (Psst… If you ever need someone to stand in for you… give me a call. I’ll make sure I’m available.)Oh my, and I wish you a happy birthday to boot (like there’s any chance this birthday wouldn’t be a great one!) Let the celebrating begin!
Congratulations!There’s hope for us all haha
Way to go! I’ll keep checking-out your features:)
Happy Birthday and Congratultions on the start of a brand new adventure!
Great news, congrats on the kill, nice style, and the purrfect “job” (if ya call it that) for ya! Can’t you go more than just once/week though? ;-))) Oh yeah, and don’t interupt the answers you get during the interviews–let ’em finish first. ;-))))
Hey cool! Happy birthday and congrats on the new venture!
CONGRATULATIONS! That’s so awesome on so many levels. Can’t wait to watch the show.
Aw Adam Congratulations!! My daughter yelled out “INA!” when she heard you playing the BC theme song. Cute!I am so excited for you. It looks like it will be a great year!
Congrats Adam! That’s SO EXCITING! Your own show! I’m going to stop typing now before I clog your screen with exclamation marks…
Adam-I hardly ever comment but this is so exciting for you! Congratulations and I’ll stay tuned…Trish
Happy Birthday! And congratulations. Man, what a 365 days it’s been for you, eh?I love the title of the show…I read it in my head as “The f***in’ dish”. :)Can’t wait to watch the clips and even more of you on FN. Way to go Adam! Talk about becoming the dream. 🙂
Happy Birthday! And a hearty congrats to you. Hard work, well rewarded.
Congrads and have a blessed birthday. 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS! That’s so awesome on so many levels. Can’t wait to watch the show.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!! That is going to give you so many awesome opportunities…getting to do all the things we all dream of (South Beach Food and Wine!) and call it work. Enjoy!
That’s fantastic! Congratulations, it’s a well deserved honor. And what a great idea! I can’t wait to watch – the clip was great. 🙂
Dude…AG! My god man, there is no stopping you! Happy birthday wishes and heartfelt congrats on the F’n Dish! I can’t wait to check it out – in fact, I’m off to do just that… Keep shining bright.
that 23 seconds cracked me the &$*% up. you are so funny, the way you can laugh at yourself. too cool, adam.and congratulations!and happy birthday!
Congrats on your birthday and your new show! And 29? You don’t look a day over 25. 😉
Oh wow Adam what a wonderful birthday surprise!!!! Many, many congrats and birthday wishes. Can’t wait to see where this takes you!
There’s some problem with the site. I can’t view any of the videos. Maybe too many trying to access it at once? Congrats, Adam!!!
Congrads and have a blessed birthday. 🙂
Congrats! Your introduction spot is great. I will be watching on Mondays. http://hotcookies.net
Happy birthday & Congratulations! How fantastic. I can’t wait to become a regaular viewer hehe
Happy Birthday and Congratultions on the start of a brand new adventure!
SO GREAT. SO GREAT. I totally loved the awkward time with Rachael Ray!
Hahahaha that was seriously the best! You are adorable. Happy Birthday!
CONGRATS ADAM!! To think that when a small, breast shaped cupcake brought me to this site, that I’d be watching you on your way to TV stardom!!I can’t believe you interviewed Rachael with a straight face. You’ve gone soft ;)I waiting for the cage death match with Sandra Lee.
I don’t have cable, don’t want it. Don’t watch television, really, but I’d love to watch you. Can I get it on my computer?