With all the hullabaloo over at the Food Network [1], I was interested to see this press release about Pat and Gina Neely. The couple own and operate several famous Bar-B-Que joints in Memphis and Nashville [2], and are now taking their recipes into Food Network's kitchens. In their new show Down Home With the Neelys [3], Pat and Gina will share their secrets for ribs, spaghetti, shortcake, and more.

I haven't seen an episode yet — they begin on Saturday, Feb. 2 — but I imagine it's going to be similar to the rest of the Food Network's kitchen shows. Yet no matter how formulaic, I am curious to see how theirs will turn out. It's nice to see such a cute couple cooking together. Plus, I'm glad to see a little more diversity on Food Network — you have to admit they're skewing awfully white these days. Also, did I mention I love bbq? I can't imagine that their recipes are going to be wonderfully healthy, but if they taste great, that's okay with me!

So how about you? Will you be tuning in?

Source [4]