"To succeed in the long term, any business needs to refresh itself continually with new talent and new ideas. The Food Network is no exception. Unfortunately, bringing in new talent means that some familiar favorites end up getting squeezed out or simply move on to other ventures. Of course, the shoe is often on the other foot as well. Some chefs and hosts might move on for reasons of their own."
"When the Food Network launched in 1993, cooking shows still mostly followed the model Julia Child had set out in the 1960s: A knowledgeable host cooked one or more dishes, while explaining and demonstrating kitchen skills and techniques. Sara Moulton's calming, authoritative presence made her perfect for the format (she was actually a protégé of Child's), and she quickly became one of the Food Network's most popular hosts with her shows "Cooking Live" and "Sara's Secrets.""
The Food Network continually refreshes its lineup with new talent and ideas, which can push familiar hosts out or prompt their departure. High-profile departures have included Giada De Laurentiis and Rachael Ray after two-decade associations, while others left following misconduct allegations. Over the network's 30-plus years, chefs have moved on for varied reasons including creative shifts, career changes, and controversy. Sara Moulton represents the network's early instructional era: a protégée of Julia Child, she hosted Cooking Live and Sara's Secrets, left in 2007 as the network shifted to personality-driven and competition formats, and later hosted Sara's Weeknight Meals on PBS.
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