Talk:America's Test Kitchen

Julia?

In the episode broadcast tonight (Season 14 #1) on Create, they presented a recipe for Beef Burgundy, and Kimball remarked that "if Julia were still with us", this is a recipe that she'd invite everyone over so she could cook it. Julia is listed in the credits,but doesn't appear on this episode. The following episode (14-2) apparently has Julia on-camera. Shot out of sequence, a contract resolved, or what? 2601:D:A380:C9:6885:88:7AD9:923F (talk) 08:24, 3 November 2014 (UTC)

He was referring to Julia Child, as this was one of her first recipes on French Chef 184.209.1.113 (talk) 00:58, 16 July 2016 (UTC)

Spelling

I corrected the spelling of "Equipment Corner" host Adam Reid's last name, and it hyperlinked to a different Adam Reid. I am not sure how to correct that.

24.0.107.45 16:54, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Adam Reid should ideally be a disambiguation page identifying various people with that name. With the notability guideline, it's probably unrealistic to have a page for each supporting cast member - their only notability would be in connection with this show, and so all of those details could be reasonably contained in this page, until there is enough information to warrant breaking out a new page just for that individual. If you have any interesting details about somebody that isn't Mr. Kimball, they should probably be added to this page for the time being, as long as they conform to the living person guidelines. Castlan (talk) 11:24, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

The spelling of his last name is actually not so cut-and-dry. Some episodes spell it Reid, some spell it Ried, and the website (for both the show and the magazine) spells it Ried (as do many other online references). Meanwhile, since he's not particularly notable outside of the context of the show and magazine, is it even necessary to link him to begin with? 64.142.9.38 (talk) 05:20, 17 December 2007 (UTC)

In Season 8, his last name is consistently spelled "Ried." 64.142.9.38 (talk) 09:25, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

complaints

They always promote their "free recipes" when you watch their show, but it's not really free. Then, when you subscribe to their website recipes, bring your lawyer because (1) you must sign up for auto-renewal on an annual basis, (2) you have access only to America's Test Kitchen but not any of the confusing related entities (such as Cook's Country), (3) when you are charged the annual subscription of $39.95, YOU ONLY HAVE 48 HOURS TO CONTEST IT, and (4) when you call them to cancel, even if you've not used the service they will not pro-rate the cancellation/refund. As close to a scam without being illegal. I am filing all 4 complaints with the BBB today. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AmTestKitchen fraud (talk • contribs) 22:20, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

You have to pay a subscription for each website show, even if you have a subscription to cookscountry magazine you have to have a separate account if you want to access it on their site. If you buy two website subscriptions you have to have separate accounts to log in to, if you try to combine them you have to pay for a premium account plus both separate sites. Unless you pay for their multi site access which is even more money. I use to love them but when they told me I had to pay $10 a year just to combine my log in name I canceled it. This is pure greed on their part. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:CFE8:AAD0:C511:6C39:C429:82DB (talk) 00:18, 6 December 2016 (UTC)

You can only access current season information on the show's website. If you want to see recipes from previous seasons, you have to subscribe to Cook's Illustrated Magazine for an annual fee. If you want to watch the show On Demand, you have to pay a fee after the 14-day trial. I pay enough money for internet access; I don't want to keep paying to find more information. NBK1122 (talk) 23:35, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Why is this? This show is broadcast on public television, so why is it no in the public domain? I am cornfused. 96.255.2.150 (talk) 20:26, 5 January 2014 (UTC)

PBS doesn't produce the shows it distributes to member stations, and unlike commercial television stations that are paid by the network for airing network shows, individual stations have to pay for the right to broadcast the shows. The owner of the show has the right to offer additional products/services and charge for them, just like your Mom had to pay for the Roy Rogers lunchbox you took to school each day. Paying $40k for a car and $4/gallon for gas doesn't get you free meals at Olive Garden, either. it's a cruel world! 2601:D:A380:C9:6885:88:7AD9:923F (talk) 08:24, 3 November 2014 (UTC)

This show is enormously disturbing. Except for Ms. Wu, the ladies are kind of frumpy-dumpy, but since they are catering to middle-America, i.e. average people, perhaps in flyover country, that's fine. On the other hand, every male on the show looks like someone you wouldn't want to see driving slowly past your child's playground. It's barely watchable. Give me Jacques and Julia any day. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.171.176.156 (talk) 08:42, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

Well, they aren't male models or male actors. They are chefs and culinary professionals. Qewr4231 (talk) 11:24, 4 December 2013 (UTC)

I kinda agree with you; however, there really aren't that many attractive chefs on television. If you can find attractive chefs on television and list some here that might add more weight to your opinion? I'm just thinking out loud. Qewr4231 (talk) 08:02, 20 October 2016 (UTC)

Kimball's phony "laughing" verbal tic is particularly disturbing, and it screams insincerity. He just sticks an "H" sound in the middle of a syllable, to pretend he's laughing, and it's about as convincing as a first grade play. A first grade playboy. So amusing. And condescending. Oh, Chris, you have such as sense of humour! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 4.154.255.97 (talk) 03:38, 17 October 2011 (UTC)

What? No Aspergers-riddled wikipedia editors in a catlike state of readiness on this page? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.171.176.19 (talk) 10:29, 26 September 2010 (UTC)

Excessive use of the guitardis. The incessant use of the three chord guitar riff to indicate the passage of time gets annoying in very short order.

I watch America's Test Kitchen mostly for the recipes. I like the show. Qewr4231 (talk) 11:22, 4 December 2013 (UTC)

I find America's Test kitchen and Cook's Country to be entertaining and the food is indeed the star of both shows. I like both shows. They do a good job with their food. Again, they aren't comedians, actors, actresses, or entertainers. They are culinary professionals. Qewr4231 (talk) 03:03, 26 February 2014 (UTC)

Link needs to be added to an existing page

Could someone add the link to Episode list?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_America%27s_Test_Kitchen_episodes — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jseaman2 (talk • contribs) 18:03, 1 September 2012 (UTC)

Guy Crosby has left America's Test Kitchen?

According to: http://www.americastestkitchen.com/tour/

It would appear that Guy Crosby has left America's Test Kitchen as he is not listed on the website anymore.

Qewr4231 (talk) 01:52, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

Christopher Kimball

It appears that Christopher Kimball has left America's Test Kitchen. His bio has been removed from https://www.americastestkitchen.com/tour/

"Bridget Lancaster is the executive food editor for New Media, Television, and Radio at America’s Test Kitchen."

"Julia Collin Davison is the executive food editor for the book division of America’s Test Kitchen and is an on-screen test cook for America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen."

In the past it said that Christopher Kimball was the food editor.

I also found an article called Why Christopher Kimball Is Moving On From America's Test Kitchen."

Qewr4231 (talk) 11:02, 12 July 2016 (UTC)

Cast Area

Can someone fix the cast section so it looks a little more aesthetic please? Qewr4231 (talk) 08:33, 3 August 2016 (UTC)

"Julia Collin-Davison s host (identified on-screen before season 7 as "Julia Collin"),a Rochester native, is the executive food editor for the book division of America’s Test Kitchen and is an on-screen test cook for America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen."

I am not sure what the s means and the sentence is not written well where the "s host" is? Would someone like to fix this? Qewr4231 (talk) 01:42, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

this article was obviously written by a P.R. flack at the source

it needs to be vigorously edited -- or even deleted. Hayford Peirce (talk) 01:46, 6 November 2016 (UTC)

The present ATK directors dispute that Kimball FOUNDED ATK

According to their website, Why We Are Suing Chris Kimball (https://whywearesuingchristopherkimball.com/), Kimball did NOT "found" ATK. He was an employee of the parent group, and THEY were the founders and owners. Kimball had some STOCK in the parent company, and was, of course, the front man. Whether this is true or not, I don't know. Hayford Peirce (talk) 16:37, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Page focus

Ran across this page and decided to spend some time copyediting it into shape. Because of the summary and the infobox, I'm assuming this page is focused on the TV show, not the company, and will edit accordingly. Which will probably mean removing some stuff that's not related to the show. 2macia22 (talk) 05:50, 7 February 2017 (UTC)

The show has changed a lot since the departure of Christopher Kimball. The page does not fully reflect those changes. New staff were added and some staff left. Qewr4231 (talk) 20:30, 24 August 2017 (UTC)

Season 23

Did you know there's a 23rd season of America's Test Kitchen? Season 23 is airing on PBS stations. Janlanuzo (talk) 20:33, 20 April 2023 (UTC)