TV cooking shows are dying out – could the cronut* be the cause? (*croissant-donut)
Television culinary programs, which used to be a mainstay of evening entertainment, are seeing a decline in viewership, and the cronut—an amalgamation of croissant and donut—provides an understanding of the reasons behind this trend.In recent years, traditional TV cooking shows have seen a noticeable decline in ratings and cultural relevance. Programs that once drew millions of viewers, featuring celebrity chefs and elaborate culinary challenges, are now struggling to maintain engagement. This shift reflects broader changes in how audiences consume content, as well as evolving attitudes toward food, creativity, and convenience. The cronut phenomenon, which took the world by storm a…