The Frugal Gourmet

The Frugal Gourmet was a cooking show that aired on PBS from 1988 to 1997. Each show focused on different regional American, immigrant American, or world cuisine. The show was noted for devoting the opening segment to the history of the cuisine and dishes to be presented in the episode.

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PBS - 1988 - 1997

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The host of this show was Jeff Smith, a United Methodist minister, and author of a dozen cookbooks. Known affectionately as "The Frug", he asserted that "frugal" gourmet cooking does not mean "cheap", but choosing your ingredients and using your resources efficiently.

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Jeff Smith - United Methodist

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He graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1962 and from Drew University in New Jersey in 1965.

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University of Puget Sound - 1962 - Drew University - New Jersey - 1965

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His show became the highest-rated cooking show ever produced.

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