Discovery's reality-heavy streaming service launches in Jan.
Discovery is joining the increasingly crowded streaming fray with its own reality-focused service Discovery Plus that will include shows from the Food Network, HGTV, TLC and its other networks. By comparison, the ad-free Disney Plus costs $7 a month and Netflix' most popular plan costs $14 a month. Discovery CEO David Zaslav first announced the streaming service in late 2019, but did not provide details until now. Discovery Plus joins a slew of new streaming services started to challenge traditional TV providers and dominant streaming services like Hulu and Netflix over the past year, including Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and Comcastโs Peacock service. The service will role out in 25 countries in 2021 including Italy, Spain, U.K. and Ireland as well as India.
Jacksonville chef wins Chopped Sweets competition on Food Network
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. It was the sweet taste of victory Tuesday night for one Jacksonville pastry chef. RELATED | Jacksonville restaurants use kitchens, donated food to cook for seniorsIn an interview with River City Live host Rance Adams, Reed said it was an incredible experience. I set out to be on a network show just to have the spotlight shine on Jacksonville, Reed said. The dessert-themed spin-off of the television series Chopped began in 2019 and has been highlighting pastry chefs from all over. Restaurants Orsay and Black Sheep were runners up during our 2020 JaxBest showcase for Jacksonvilles best wine list and Best sunset views.
Celebrity chef Ina Garten has the perfect cocktail recipe for quarantine
Weโre all coping with the coronavirus outbreak in our own ways, and for some, thatโs pretending that every hour of the day is happy hour. If you fall into that category, celebrity chef and all-around national treasure Ina Garten, also known as the Barefoot Contessa, has the perfect cocktail recipe for you. All you need is โgoodโ vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice and a giant martini glass. And no, weโre not kidding when we say a giant martini glass -- just check out the video of Garten making the drink on her Instagram, below. And as Garten always says, โHow easy was that?โ
Food Network Star Carl Ruiz's Cause of Death Revealed
Carl Ruiz's cause of death has been revealed. The Food Network star died from hardened arteries, according to multiple reports. "I'm heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone. I have no words to describe what a great friend he was to me and my family," Fieri wrote on Twitter on Sept. 22. RELATED CONTENT:Carl Ruiz, Food Network Chef, Dead at 44Robert Forster, Star of 'Jackie Brown' and 'Breaking Bad,' Dead at 78