Posted by Gordon Mark, August 18, 2008 at 6:15 PM
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Recommended shows: In his blog, Anthony Bourdain describes tonight's episode of No Reservations: "A seemingly straightforward scene at 'Espinaler' near Barcelona, where we crack open some cans of mussels, cockles and razor clams will cause, I’m quite certain, heads to explode across the internet, leaving only smoldering stumps." With a claim like that, this episode where Tony is in Spain should be worth checking out. He also also blogs about the editing of this episode. Monday, 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
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Posted by Gordon Mark, August 15, 2008 at 6:15 PM
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If you want to take a break from watching the Olympics, check out Iron Chef America on Sunday night. In this episode, the Chairman challenges Chef Jose Garces and Iron Chef Bobby Flay to a special "Brain Freeze Battle." Besides containing the secret ingredient, the dishes have to have a frozen element. Sunday, 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Saturday (August 16)
The Today Show: Features a segment on dumplings. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Jamie at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Tomatoes." Jamie makes tomato salad, fusilli with salsa rossa cruda, oven-baked sausage ragu, and pale pink tomato and vodka consommé. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Ask Aida (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Easy as Pie." Aida makes her perfectly flaky pie crust, double banana cream pie, coffee whipped cream, and caffe shakerato. 12:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, August 11, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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Recommended shows: In his blog, Anthony Bourdain describes tonight's and next week's episodes of No Reservations: "two episodes in a row of some of the purest, hardest, straight-to-the-action, food porn we’ve ever done on NO RESERVATIONS. And there are no better places on earth to get right to the heart of the good stuff than Japan and Spain." With a claim like that, it should be worth checking out. Monday, 9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Tonight is also part two of the Sundance Channel miniseries documentary, Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World. Mondays (August 4-25), 9 p.m. ET, Sundance Channel
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Posted by Gordon Mark, August 8, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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If you're not interested in watching the beginning of the Olympics or want to take a break, check out the all the food shows on PBS Sunday afternoon. There will be steak, cabbage, baked treats for brunch, an alternative to beef chili, pasta, and Indian cuisine! Sunday, 3:30 - 6 p.m. ET, PBS
Saturday (August 9)
Jamie at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Carrots and Beets." Pork chop with roasted carrots and beets, Indian carrot salad, and a foil-roasted smoked beetroots with beef and a cottage cheese dressing. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Ask Aida (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Steak and Potatoes." Aida shares tips for seared strip steaks with North African spiced butter, olive oil oven fries, and marinated green beans with olives, shallots and lemon dressing. 12:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, August 4, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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Recommended shows: Tonight is the premiere of the miniseries The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World on the Sundance Channel. The documentary follows the different aspects of West Lake Restaurant in Changsha, China, the world's biggest Chinese restaurant with room for 5,000 customers. Here's more about the miniseries. Mondays (August 4-25), 9 p.m. ET, Sundance Channel
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Posted by Gordon Mark, August 1, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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Saturday is the premiere of the new show Ask Aida on the Food Network. On this show Aida Mollenkamp will answer viewer submitted questions about recipes, ingredients, kitchen tools, etc. If you're wondering who this Aida person is, here is her bio on the show's site. Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Saturday (Aug. 2)
Jamie at Home: "Potatoes." Jamie makes potato salad with freshly dug potatoes. He also finds some purple potatoes in his garden, and makes a Spanish omelet and a roast chicken tray bake with tomatoes and potatoes. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Ask Aida: "Hot Off the Grill." Aida Mollenkamp shows how to create delicious grilled dishes indoors like grilled flank steak with ginger marinade; grilled peppers and onions with limed sour cream; and cherry, almond, and herb salad. 12:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, July 28, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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Recommended shows: This Tuesday night is the series premiere of Food Detectives hosted by Ted Allen. With the help of culinary technology and Popular Science Magazine the show will conduct experiments to test food myths and answer viewer questions. It's like a food-focused Mythbusters. You can submit questions on the show's website. Tuesdays, 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, July 25, 2008 at 8:00 PM
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It's the finale of The Next Food Network Star. Sunday night we'll find out who will be the, well, next Food Network star. Sunday, 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Saturday (July 26)
Jamie at Home: "Zucchini." Jamie shows how to use zucchinis while they are still in season. Did you know that their flowers are edible? 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, July 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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Recommended shows: The Martha Stewart Show has numerous chefs on this week including Jamie Oliver, David Chang, Pichet Ong, Gina DePalma, Lidia Bastianich, and Eric Ripert. 1 p.m. ET, NBC or the day after at 8 p.m. ET, Fine Living Network
Tuesday night is the series premiere of Road Tasted with the Neelys. In this show Pat and Gina Neely, of Down Home With the Neelys, travel across the country exploring different family-run businesses. This week's episode takes place in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, July 18, 2008 at 6:15 PM
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Secrets of a Chef, not to be confused with Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, premieres this Sunday afternoon on PBS. Host Hubert Keller, the owner and chef at Fleur de Lys in San Francisco and Burger Bar in Las Vegas, will cover peppers in the first episode. Sunday, 4 p.m. ET, PBS
Saturday (July 19)
Jamie at Home: "Cauliflower." Jamie gives a rundown of what you could do with curly kale, cauliflower, broccoli, purple sprouting, and kohl rabi. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, July 15, 2008 at 11:30 AM
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Recommended shows: Tuesday night on the G4 channel is the series premiere of Hurl!, a show that combines speed eating with intense physical challenges. I'm sure you can guess what happens when those two things come together. Tuesdays, 9 p.m. ET, G4
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Posted by Gordon Mark, July 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM
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Bobby Flay has new show called Grill It! With Bobby Flay. Each week he'll grill with a Food Network viewer (chosen from a casting call). This week he grills chicken breast. Sunday, 9 a.m. ET, Food Network
Saturday (July 12)
Jamie at Home: "Summer Salad." Jamie uses leaves from his garden for a roasted peach and bresaola salad with feta and a yogurt dressing. He also uses a wood oven to make a rustic Caesar salad. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, July 7, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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Recommended shows: There's a lot to watch this week: the new season of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservation starts tonight, Sunny Anderson has a new show called How'd That Get On My Plate also premiering tonight, and new episodes of Emeril Live are airing on the Fine Living Channel.
Monday (July 7)
Emeril Live: "Emeril's Las Vegas Fish House." Secrets from Emeril's Fish House in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. 7 p.m. ET, Fine Living Channel
Good Eats: "Tuna, Surprise!" Canned tuna. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 30, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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Recommended shows: On Tuesday night, check out the season finale of Hell's Kitchen. The last two chefs, Christina and Petrozza, travel to New York City to prepare their signature dishes. They are also given the task of designing and running their own restaurants. Tuesday, 9 p.m. ET, FOX
Monday (June 30)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: "In the Family." Family run eateries in
Baltimore, Maryland; Miami, Florida; and Salt Lake City, Utah. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 27, 2008 at 8:00 PM
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It's the series premiere of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef with Anne Burrell. She'll be making a meaty Bolognese without overnight simmering or pricey ingredients. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Saturday (June 28)
Jamie at Home: "Beans." Jamie works with beans this episode as he cooks three different recipes to show the ingredient's versatility. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 23, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Recommended shows: Martha Stewart is on Late Night with Conan O'Brien Tuesday night. Tuesday, 12:35 a.m. ET, NBC
On the Martha Stewart Show this week, she'll have Chef John Fraser and Chef Fabio Trabocchi. Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m. ET, NBC
Monday (June 23)
Good Eats: "Celeryman." Alton Brown explores the different uses for celery. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: "Where the Locals Go." Local favorites in Atlanta, Louisiana, and Albuquerque. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Based on what he's learned about different variations of pizza in Italy, Jamie makes a traditional pizza, a calzone, and quattro gusti pizza. He tops basic dough with fresh vegetables from his garden and bakes with a traditional wood oven. That's this Saturday morning on Jamie at Home. Saturday 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 16, 2008 at 7:15 PM
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Recommended shows: It's the reunion of Top Chef Season 4's chefs! They'll talk about the show and answer questions from viewers. Also, Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and Ted Allen will appear, and the fan favorite chef will be announced. Wednesday, 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 13, 2008 at 7:45 PM
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The PBS shows are back after two weeks of Great Performances at the Met. Chef David Chang appears on Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie to talk about good fast food, and then Chang appears on The Best Recipes in the World With Mark Bittman to share a pork recipe. Everyday Baking From Everyday Food is all about cupcakes and Lidia's Italy focuses on boar. Sunday, 4–6 p.m. PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 9, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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Recommended shows: Wednesday night is the last of the two-part finale for Top Chef Season 4. The winner "will receive $100,000 in seed money to help open a restaurant, furnished by the makers of the Glad family of products; a feature in Food & Wine magazine; a showcase at the Annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen; a gourmet dream vacation in the French Alps; and will earn the title of 'Top Chef.'" Wednesday, 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
Also, on PBS this week there are a few shows you can watch with your kids that are food related: Sesame Street and WordGirl on Tuesday, and Reading Rainbow on Wednesday. Various, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 6, 2008 at 7:30 PM
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Robert Irvine is a guest on Sunday night's episode of The Next Food Network Star! He'll wake the finalists up early in the morning and test their knowledge of food before they have to prepare and serve an original brunch menu on a moving train. Sunday, 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, June 2, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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Recommended shows: It's the first of the two part finale for Top Chef season 4 Wednesday night. The remaining four chefs travel to Puerto Rico to compete for the final three spots. Chef Wilo Benet guest judges. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
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Posted by Gordon Mark, May 30, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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Sunday night is the premiere of The Next Food Network Star! Even before the 10 finalists unpack, they have to team up and cook for a table of Food Network Stars! Sunday, 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Raphael, May 27, 2008 at 5:00 PM
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Recommended shows: The finale gets closer as they're down to the final five on Top Chef 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
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Posted by Gordon Mark, May 23, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Chef Bob Iacovone, from New Orleans' Restaurant Cuvee, on this Sunday's Iron Chef America. Sunday, 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, May 19, 2008 at 5:45 PM
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Recommended shows: It's a chef-travaganza on Tuesday's Martha Stewart Show! Chefs Mario Batali, Harold Dieterle, Mark Strausman, Emeril Lagasse, and Joey Campanaro are on to prepare simple suppers. 1 p.m. ET, NBC and Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET, Fine Living Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, May 16, 2008 at 7:30 PM
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It's off to Chile in this Sunday's episode of Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie. They'll be bring us around Chile, finding some of the best seafood in the country, and visiting the birthplace of potatoes. In the kitchen they'll teach you how queso fresco can create a hearty stew. Sunday, 4 p.m. ET, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, May 12, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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Recommended shows: It's the season finale of Last Restaurant Standing Tuesday night on BBC America. Raymond takes the finalists to his hometown of Besançon, France where they'll have less than 48 hours to open their own restaurant for one night to introduce British cuisine to the French people there. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America
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Posted by Gordon Mark, May 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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The usual PBS food shows aren't on this Sunday because they're showing Live from Lincoln Center's semistaged version of "Camelot". Check your local listings to see what's on your local PBS station.
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Posted by Gordon Mark, May 5, 2008 at 5:45 PM
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Recommended shows: The original Japanese Iron Chef series returns on the Fine Living Network tonight! The theme ingredient will be mango and it will feature Mexican cuisine. 11 p.m. ET, Fine Living Network
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Posted by Gordon Mark, May 2, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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It's fast and good food from Italy to Denver on this weekend's The Best Recipes in the World With Mark Bittman. There'll be pizza bianca, tapas, steak sandwich, burritos, and fast fruit! Sunday, 5 p.m. ET, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, April 28, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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Recommended shows: Gordon Ramsay makes his rounds around the talk show circuit with appearances this Wednesday morning on Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kelly and at night on the Late Show with Conan O'Brien.
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Posted by Gordon Mark, April 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM
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Travel around the world to take a look at sustainable fishing this Sunday on Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie. First, it's fishing in the Long Island Sound in New York with chef David Pasternack. Then it's on to New Zealand where a fisherman limits his catch of abalone to guarantee its survival. After that, it's on to Italy where a traditional fisherman is changing his ways to help make sure there will be seafood left in the future. Sunday, 4 p.m. ET, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, April 21, 2008 at 5:00 PM
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Recommended shows: Edward Norton hosts a new episode of National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth. This is a series focusing on the impact humanity has on the environment and the connections between them. This episode covers the effects of overfishing and problems in the world's water supply. Wednesday, 9 p.m. ET, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, April 18, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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It's fine art and fine cuisine with the documentary Monet's Palate: A Gastronomic View from the Gardens of Giverny. With Meryl Streep, Alice Waters, Daniel Boulud, Steve Wynn, Joachim Pissarro, Roger Verge and Michel Richard, we'll get a look into Monet's love of art and his love of food and the connection between them. Sunday, 2:30 p.m. ET, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, April 14, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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Recommended shows: It's another season of dangerous Alaskan crab-fishing. This Tuesday is the season premiere of Deadliest Catch with two new episodes. 9 and 10 p.m. ET, Discovery Channel
In a somewhat similar theme of seeing where our food comes from, this Friday has the show King Corn. Almost everything Americans eat contains corn. So two college graduates plant a single acre of corn and follow where it goes. 10 p.m. ET, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, April 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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Recommended show: It's to Gaeta, Italy we go this week on Lidia's Italy to learn about and make tiella. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, April 7, 2008 at 5:15 PM
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Recommended shows: This week has the premiere of four new Chefographies. One them is about Food Network itself—weird. Monday to Thursday, 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Also, Sara Moulton of Food Network's Sara's Secrets has a new show on public television premiering tonight called Sara's Weeknight Meals. Based off of here cookbook, "Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals," the show is about making quick and tasty meals for the work week. Mondays, check your local listings
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Posted by Gordon Mark, April 4, 2008 at 4:45 PM
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Recommended show: This week's Diary of a Foodie is all about Trompe l'Oeil - food that isn't what it seems. Sunday, 4 p.m. ET, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 31, 2008 at 4:45 PM
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Recommended shows: Hell's Kitchen is *beep*ing back! Fifteen wannabe restauranteurs vie for the prize of a senior chef position at Ramsay's new restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood (opening in summer 2008). 9 p.m. ET, Tuesday FOX
On a gentler note, this week on The Martha Stewart Show is "Cupcake Week!" She'll be featuring a cupcake recipe each day from bakeries around the country. Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. ET, Fine Living Network.
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 28, 2008 at 3:00 PM
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Recommended show: Looks to be quite the carnivore's weekend of TV with Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Bovine Rhapsody" and The Best Recipes in the World With Mark Bittman "Pure Porcine Pleasures"! Sunday, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET respectively, PBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 24, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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Recommended show: Anthony Bourdain is a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman tonight! 11:30 p.m. ET, CBS
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 21, 2008 at 5:15 PM
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Recommended show: Inspired by cuisines from around the world, Everyday Food goes on a tour of dishes from different cultures. Included are: Pastitsio, a Greek casserole; meatballs in Chipotle sauce; a fast-cooking Moroccan chicken; pork chops with Bok Choy; and Mexican wedding cakes. Check it out this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET, on PBS.
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 17, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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Recommended show: Martha Stewart is a guest on tonight's Late Night with Conan O'Brien! 12:35 p.m. ET, NBC
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 14, 2008 at 4:45 PM
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Looks like it's another tough weekend for food on television: just a few new episodes, and PBS is still in pledge-drive mode. Only a few shows after the jump.
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 10, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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Recommended show: It's the start of the 4th season of Top Chef this Wednesday! The 16 rising chefs have to put their own twist on a Chicago staple and then serve it to host Padma Lakshmi and guest judge Rocco DiSpirito. The first elimination challenge is a head to head competition. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
Monday (March 10)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Into the Fire NY." Tony accepts the challenge to return to Les Halles to work this old Tuesday double shift. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 7, 2008 at 6:00 PM
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Looks like a tough weekend for food on television: most of the Food Network is in repeats, and PBS is in pledge-drive mode. There's very little new, worthwhile food programming this weekend. Only a few shows after the jump.
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Posted by Gordon Mark, March 3, 2008 at 5:00 PM
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Monday (March 3)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Hawaii." Is the most exotic of the states more than just leis and luaus? Tony goes to see if there's something more. As for “what the hell happened” with last week's episode, he explains on his blog. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Tuesday (March 4)
Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern: "China, Beijing." The season premiere starts with Andrew traveling to Beijing. He'll eat his way through the city, from imperial dishes to street snacks. He'll also eat at a restaurant that serves only penis. Check back tomorrow, when we'll have a preview. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
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Posted by Gordon Mark, February 29, 2008 at 5:15 PM
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Recommended show: Sunday afternoon catch Have Fork, Will Travel as Zane Lamprey takes a culinary tour of Budapest, prepares goulash, and finds out why paprika is in so many local dishes. 3:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Raphael, February 25, 2008 at 4:00 PM
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Monday (Feb. 25)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Romania." Tony and his friend, Zamir, are off on another adventure, this time to celebrate Zamir's 50th birthday in Romania, a land of vampire tales, Communist regimes, and an intense culinary history. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Tuesday (Feb. 26)
Last Restaurant Standing: Episode 4. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America
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Posted by Gordon Mark, February 22, 2008 at 6:00 PM
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Recommended show: On Saturday night catch Paula's Party and Throwdown with Bobby Flay as they appear on each other's shows. First Flay is a guest at Deen's Black and White Ball. Then Paula is challenged to a chicken-fried steak throwdown. 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
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Posted by Raphael, February 18, 2008 at 3:30 PM
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. We present Fresh Food on TV—a weekly guide to what's new (or notable) on weeknight food television, so you don't miss anything worth watching. And, on Fridays, we'll post a weekend list for Saturday and Sunday viewing.
This feature is a work in progress, so if there's a program you feel we've overlooked or something you'd like to see added to the list, let us know. We'd like this feature to be as useful to everyone as possible.
Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
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Posted by Raphael, February 15, 2008 at 5:45 PM
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. This week we launched Fresh Food on TV—a weekly guide to what's new (or notable) on weeknight food television, so you don't miss anything worth watching. In the beginning of the week, we'll post weekday lists, and on Fridays, we'll post a weekend list for Saturday and Sunday viewing.
This feature is a work in progress, so if there's a program you feel we've overlooked or something you'd like to see added to the list, let us know. We'd like this feature to be as useful to everyone as possible.
Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Recommended show: On Sunday Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie follows four food bloggers in their natural eating habitats, including two of our favorites, David Lebovitz and Chez Pim.
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Posted by Raphael, February 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. So we're launching Fresh Food on TV with this post—a weekly guide to what's new (or notable) on weeknight food television, so you don't miss anything worth watching. And, on Fridays, we'll post a weekend list for Saturday and Sunday viewing.
This feature is a work in progress, so if there's a program you feel we've overlooked or something you'd like to see added to the list, let us know. We'd like this feature to be as useful to everyone as possible.
Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
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