It could simply be a skewed sample from the universe of colleagues I cross paths with, but for some reason it seems that a noticeable number of people who develop content for a living also have an elevated affection for cooking. I lump myself in that category as I’ve spent the last six months on a journey seeking out how to cook the perfect steak. Before that, constructing the ultimate no flour dark chocolate cookie (which some beta testers have suggested may be close at hand) became a mild obsession.

Am not sure of the source of this intersection of interests, and again my evidence for it even existing is merely anecdotal. Still, perhaps there is some kind of common ground in the brain chemistry needed to prepare a memorable meal and create a compelling piece of content.

Part art. Part science. And a whole lot of passion.

And hey, they’re both all about crafting a satisfying user experience, right?

With that in mind I wanted to take a moment to help spread the word about an emerging talent that debuted a new show this month on what some might consider the true HQ for the blending of content and food - The Food Network. Her name is Sunny Anderson and her show is Cooking for Real, which airs Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM CST.

The Food Network describes the show this way:

Sunny’s fresh, uncomplicated approach to classic comfort foods, along with her passion for interpreting the flavors of her unique travels, brings a bright style to delectable, down-home dishes. Don’t let the rush of the real world deny you the real food, the real techniques and the can’t miss tastes, of — Cooking for Real.

Here’s a behind the scenes photo from the show, courtesy of The Food Network, and published originally on Sunny’s blog.

And here’s a video clip of Sunny’s recent visit to the CBS Early Show.

Sunny’s a fellow Army brat, an Air Force vet and an old friend from my broadcasting days. Here’s her official Food Network Bio, and if you want to learn even more, Food Network Addict has this interview with Sunny.

Remember - Sunday Morning, 9:30 AM CST, The Food Network. Sunny Anderson. Cooking for Real.

Tell a friend.

Content Developer is a big believer in the idea that authentic, interesting content is one of the most powerful ways to build a brand.

Whether you are building your own content to support your brand, or your users and audience are creating that content about you.

Kami Huyse and Geoff Livingston touch on some aspects of how and why content is finding its way into modern communications strategies in their recent presentation Building Brands with Social Media at the New Communications Forum.

Here’s the slideshare from their talk.

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Kami also recently shared some strategies and metrics from a social media campaign that Seaworld of San Antonio implemented as part of the launch of the new Journey to Atlantis roller coaster last year.

Here’s a Global Neighbourhoods TV interview with Kami and Seaworld San Antonio Director of Communications Fran Stephenson about the campaign.

Thanks for the insight Kami, Geoff and Fran.

Robert Scoble from FastCompany.TV recently spent some time in San Antonio talking to some of the city’s up and coming tech companies.

Above - Lewis Donzis and Jonathan Schmidt from Perftech explain their technology that lets cable companies communicate with customers via the screens on their computers.

Below - Kulabyte co founder Blake Wenzel shows how Kulabyte makes encoding technology for HD TV stations.

And - Matt Van Winkle from Rackspace talks about Rackspace’s radio station, KRACK.

Thanks Robert for helping spread the word about some of the interesting things happening here in San Antonio.