
Valerie Bertinelli Speaks Out Against Food Network's Shift Away from Cooking
Valerie Bertinelli expressed disappointment with Food Network's shift away from educational cooking shows towards reality competition formats, lamenting the change and recalling the value of past shows like Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals and Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa. Her comments were in response to a thread from cookbook author Marlynn Schotland, who also expressed a longing for "actual shows" on the network. Bertinelli's show, "Valerie’s Home Kitchen," ran for 14 seasons before being canceled in 2022, leaving her puzzled about the decision.





