Amy Shummer and Chris Fisher cook in the Time of COVID

In case you missed it I think the Food Channel is running out of things to air because of COVID 19. The reason I make this statement is because recently I was watching this channel trying to get ideas on what to make that is new and refreshing and I noticed a new show Amy Shummer Learns to Cook .

It features her and her husband Chris who is a chef.  He had the arduous task of teaching her how to cook. He handled the lessons well since Amy bounces off walls and Chris reigns her in, but it is entertaining. 

My favorite recipe on their show was for the Paloma Don't even Know Ya.  Seems like Amy does a very good job at mixing the drinks. I have shared the recipe in this Post. The show is certainly not like anything the food network has done in the past.  In fact it makes me long for Rachel Ray or Giada De Laurentiis. Food Network appears to be pretty desperate but desperate times calls for desperate measures. If you keep telling yourself it's just entertainment then you can just sit back and enjoy it.

Please click on this link to see Amy and Chris talking with Seth Meyers about the show.

Tequila-Soaked Pineapple:

1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into cubes

Half of a 750-milliliter bottle tequila

Cocktail:

3 ounces sparkling water

A splash fresh grapefruit juice

Slice of grapefruit, blood orange or pineapple, for garnish, optional

1. For the tequila-soaked pineapple: Put the pineapple in a large resealable container and pour the tequila over it. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
2. For the cocktail: Put ice in a rocks glass and add 2 ounces of the tequila from the tequila-soaked pineapple. Top with the sparkling water and a splash of grapefruit juice. In a separate glass, coarsely muddle a piece of the pineapple, then add to the rocks glass. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit, blood orange or pineapple if desired.