People are always intrigued by the celebrity lifestyle and their ways of life. Celebrity airport looks, public appearances, etc. are followed by people with much delight and excitement. And so the shows that give a sneak peek into the lives of these celebrities become an instant hit. From talk shows to interior shows to cooking shows, all these shows that had one or more celebrities included witnessed immense popularity and topped the TRP charts. One such tremendously loved show was “Selena+Chef”. Aired during the Covid 1st wave lockdown, when everyone was struck at home, the recipes created by Selena Gomez inspired people to take up cooking challenges and learn new recipes to treat their families.
The show saw Selena meet up with famous chefs through an online meeting platform and learn and cook new recipes. Some episodes also gave the audiences a sneak peek into Selena’s personal life and got to know a bit more about her. The show was an instant hit and was much loved by people around the world. Apart from the adorable actions of Selena throughout her kitchen encounter, the inclusion of famous chefs brought in some learning experiences. The show brought in both entertainment and knowledge gaining experience for the audience.
With the popularity that Selena has among young fans, many young fans looked forward to trying their hands at cooking either in the respective kitchens of their homes if they were allowed access. Or downloaded a Restaurant game and experienced the feel of real kitchen activity. The lockdown period already had people locked in their houses and without support from any house help or cooks, most people had to upskill their cooking endeavors to feed themselves and their families. And in such situations, celebrity cooking shows played a major role in inspiring and influencing people to head to the kitchen.
The last two years have especially seen the airing of such celebrity cook shows either on OTT platforms or on Youtube, where celebrities are found entering their kitchen setup and trying their hands on their favorite dishes or sharing some interesting family recipes. All in all, during the lockdown period most celebrities from across the globe have spent their leisure hours hammering away at the kitchen.
In addition to “Selena+Chef”, many such shows intrigued the audience and brought about great entertainment. One such amiable show was “Amy Schumer Learns to Cook”, where standup comedian Schumer takes cooking lessons from her husband Chris Fischer who had the experience of cooking at the River cafe. Similarly, “Cooking with Paris” included TV personality Paris Hilton, who navigated with her industry friends and tried out new recipes, and exotic cooking appliances, and took fun from shopping at the grocery stores to finishing up the delicacies spread on the dining table.
Needless to say, these celebrity shows are not going to teach the audience cooking skills but are sure enough to provide enough entertainment. From watching them struggling in the kitchen to trying chef-approved recipes, it is fun to see them have their way through the kitchen. Although these celebrity cooking shows rate low on improving cooking behavior but act as an inspiration behind pushing people towards the kitchen. From the recipes created by Selena Gomez to the recipes made in “Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party”, people have both derived inspiration and had an entertaining time watching these shows.
Cooking shows to cooking games
However, one thing that these cooking shows have managed to acquire is that it has popularized cooking among youngsters. From the “Masterchef” seasons to these celebrity shows, cooking has been highly regarded and considered a genuine skill. Food is no doubt the most important aspect of our lives, it is a means of basic survival. However, when foods are considered, our inclination always remains toward good food. Tasty, delicious, and portioned food is what has us craving and so when ordering is not the option and a good cook is not present in the vicinity to stir something up, it is the general cooking skills that come in handy.
The same goes for children who need to be exposed to the idea and experience of cooking as a means of basic survival instinct. However, considering the safety parameters it is risky to expose them to a real kitchen without guidance. And this is exactly where the cooking games come in. Of late, many cooking and Restaurant game are available on various platforms that can give children or amateur cooks an insight into working in a kitchen along with the ability to manage a restaurant. Moreover, children find these games quite engaging and entertaining and at the same time learn something that is going to stay with them and help them in the future.
Final Word
If you have a child at home who is overly influenced by watching Selena Gomez cook and want to try their hands at the kitchen, introduce them to restaurant games. These games are instrumental in providing them with lessons about the kitchen and introducing them to new recipes and cuisines. Star Chef 2 is a popular cooking game available across IOS, Google Play Store, and Microsoft store platforms.