I live in NE Indiana, and am a self taught cook. I love watching any and all cooking shows (although I watch the shows to learn techniques more than for recipe ideas.) My favorites are Justin Wilson (the cookin cajun), Alton Brown, Iron Chef, Tyler Florence (Food 911 & How to Boil Water), and Martin Yan. Steven Raichlen is a BBQ god (sorry Bobby Flay but you dont even come in 2nd that distinction goes to the Baron of Barbecue Paul Kirk)