TV host Janice de Belen
knows that cooking, eating in particular, is supposed to be fun and engaging.
And that's why she's very proud of her cooking-talk show, Spoon, shown on NET 25.
"Well the idea is cooking show talaga. Siguro what makes it different because when you watch a cooking show usually it's very technical. This time it's a little different kasi bilang babae ‘di ba mahilig ‘yang makipag-kuwentuhan? They invite friends over so luto kayo, magku-kuwentuhan kayong mga magkukumare, magkakapit-bahay, so ‘di ba you share experiences, you share kuwentos sa mga buhay ninyo," Janice told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last November 11 in an interview conducted at SM The Block in Quezon City.
Indeed, what makes Spoon more interesting is the presence
of celebrities sharing more than just their culinary know-how. As stressed by
Janice, the show's main objective is to present the natural side of the
celebrities over a hearty meal. Knowing a certain recipe is not even a strict consideration
as Spoon is more interested in
sharing heartwarming stories to the viewers more than anything else.
Explained Janice: "Minsan
sila [celebrities] ‘yong nagluluto minsan pinagluluto ko sila or minsan naman
para kaming nagtuturuan magluto, tinuturuan ko sila magluto."
STAYING AWAY FROM GOSSIP. As tempting as it is to resort to gossip chats, Janice pointed out that it is a conscious effort on her part to veer away from asking sensitive or intriguing questions so as not to smear Spoon's concept as well as the mood of the guests.
"The only thing I stay
away from is something na nababasa na natin parati sa diyaryo, ‘yong mga
intriga, ‘yong mga bagay na hindi nila gusto sagutin, mga tsismis ‘yon naman ‘yong
mga ayaw ko," shared Janice.
There were instances,
however, when the conversation naturally touches on certain personal issues
even without the need for Janice to probe.
"If you would volunteer
the information that's a different story," she mentioned. "Kasi I came from
being a celebrity talk show host, e mahirap mag-milk ng artista for info na
from the very start, e ayaw naman nilang ikuwento."
Being a celebrity
herself also makes Janice more understanding when it comes to certain private matters.
Besides, the idea of inserting intrigues would only contradict the relax vibe the
show is trying to project as celebrities "tend to clam up" once they felt that
they're being put on the spot.
"Every episode offers
an experience and each one is different. There are times we laugh at these
experiences and there are times that we cry and laugh at the same time,"
enthused Janice.
Now entering its new
season, Spoon promises to offer more heartwarming
stories as told by the country's biggest stars and celebrities. Watch Net 25's Spoon
every Sunday at 6:30 pm with replays every Saturday at 11:00 am and Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 am and 6:30 pm.