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Cook's Country

Cook's Country is an American half-hour television cooking show on public television stations and Create and distributed by American Public Television. The show is based on Cook's Country magazine (published by the same company as Cook's Illustrated).

Cook's Country
GenreCooking
Directed byHerb Sevush
Presented by
  • Bridget Lancaster (2017–present)
  • Julia Collin Davison
    (2017–present)
  • Toni Tipton-Martin
    (2021-present)
Starring
  • Bridget Lancaster (2008–present)
  • Julia Collin Davison (2008–present)
  • Christopher Kimball (2008–2016)
  • Jack Bishop (2008–present)
  • Adam Ried (2008–present)
  • Rebecca (Becky) Hays (2020- present)
  • Dan Souza (2008-)(Cook's Illustrated Editor-in-Chief 2017)
  • Erin McMurrer (2008–2016)
  • Ashley Moore (2017–present)
  • Christie Morrison (2017–present)
  • Bryan Roof (2017–present)
  • Elle Simone of SheChef(2016-present)
  • Lan Lam (2018)
  • Lawman Johnson (2019–present)
  • Natalie Estrada (2019)
  • Morgan Bolling (2020-Present)
Opening theme
  • "Right Between Your Eyes" by Hot Buttered Rum (Seasons 1–11)
  • New theme song (Seasons 12–present)
Ending themeInstrumental
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons15
No. of episodes200 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMary Agnes
Jack Bishop
Julia Collin Davison
Bridget Lancaster
Production locationsRupert, Vermont (seasons 1–10)
Boston, Massachusetts (seasons 11–present)
Running time27 minutes
Production companyAmerica’s Test Kitchen Productions
Original release
NetworkAmerican Public Television
ReleaseSeptember 6, 2008 (2008-09-06) –
present

Cast edit

The structure of Cook's Country is similar to sister show America's Test Kitchen, with many of the same cast. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison host the show. Jack Bishop is in charge of the Tasting Lab, while Adam Ried features new products in the Equipment Corner.

Julia Collin Davison did not appear during season 2. She returned in season 3.

Christopher Kimball hosted the show for the first nine seasons. During season 1, Kimball's neighbor Axel Blomberg occasionally appeared on-screen with a dish of the featured recipe, exhibiting how the recipe could be badly executed.

On November 16, 2015, a news release from Boston Commons Press, parent company of Cooks Country, Cooks Illustrated, and America's Test Kitchen, announced the departure of Christopher Kimball over a contract dispute. Season 9's TV programs had already been filmed with Kimball as the host, but he would not appear on any future episodes.

Due to the departure of Christopher Kimball, Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison began hosting Cook's Country in season 10. Also in season 10, America's Test Kitchen staff members Ashley Moore, Christie Morrison, and Bryan Roof were added to the cast, while Erin McMurrer, having moved to the America's Test Kitchen cast, is no longer seen on air on Cook's Country (but remains credited as a behind-the-scenes crew member).

Season 11 added Lan Lam to the Cast. New staff members Lawman Johnson and Natalie Estrada were added in season 12, while Lan Lam is no longer seen on Cook's Country. Season 13 added Morgan Bolling to the Cast, replacing Natalie Estrada. Ashley Moore was to not appear in season 13, but was to return for season 14.

Toni Tipton-Martin joined as Editor-in-Chief in season 14, giving a history lesson on each episode's primary recipe or ingredient. She began introducing the show in season 15.

Episodes edit

See also: List of Cook's Country episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
113September 6, 2008 (2008-09-06)November 29, 2008 (2008-11-29)
213September 5, 2009 (2009-09-05)November 28, 2009 (2009-11-28)
313September 4, 2010 (2010-09-04)November 27, 2010 (2010-11-27)
413September 10, 2011 (2011-09-10)January 14, 2012 (2012-01-14)
513September 15, 2012 (2012-09-15)December 8, 2012 (2012-12-08)
613September 7, 2013 (2013-09-07)November 23, 2013 (2013-11-23)
713August 30, 2014 (2014-08-30)November 22, 2014 (2014-11-22)
813September 13, 2015 (2015-09-13)December 6, 2015 (2015-12-06)
913August 27, 2016 (2016-08-27)November 19, 2016 (2016-11-19)
1013August 26, 2017 (2017-08-26)November 18, 2017 (2017-11-18)
1113August 25, 2018 (2018-08-25)November 17, 2018 (2018-11-17)
1213August 24, 2019 (2019-08-24)November 16, 2019 (2019-11-16)
1313September 12, 2020 (2020-09-12)December 5, 2020 (2020-12-05)
1413September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)December 11, 2021 (2021-12-11)
1518August 20, 2022 (2022-08-20)December 17, 2022

In contrast to its predecessor, Cook's Country focuses on regional recipes across the United States. The hosts begins each segment with a historical perspective on each recipe prior to the demonstration.

Seasons 1–10 were recorded on location at a farmhouse in Rupert, Vermont. Beginning in season 11, taping and production were moved to a purpose-built farmhouse studio set at America's Test Kitchen headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. The Tasting Lab segments are filmed before a live studio audience.

The theme music for seasons 1–11, "Right Between Your Eyes", is performed by the San Francisco bluegrass band Hot Buttered Rum.[1] As of season 12, the theme music is instrumental.

Awards edit

Year Title Award
2016 Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen Daytime Emmy Award Nomination: Outstanding Culinary Program[2]
2012 Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen Daytime Emmy Award Nomination: Outstanding Directing in a Lifestyle/Culinary Program[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Muse, Heather (October 9, 2008). "Comparing Cook's Country to America's Test Kitchen". Delish. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  2. ^ Bricker, Tierney (2016-03-24). "2016 Daytime Emmy Nominations: Check Out the Full List of Nominees". E! News. Retrieved 2017-02-10.
  3. ^ OnTheRedCarpet.com Staff. "OTRC: DAYTIME EMMYS 2012: FULL LIST OF WINNERS". abc7. Retrieved 2017-02-10.

External links edit

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