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'The Next Food Network Star' Season 5 Finale Breaks Cable Records

I recorded FNS and watched it after True Blood. Guy Fieri was one of my students when he was in college at UNLV. Here is some trivia for you: His name was Guy Ferry at the time. He later reverted to his original Italian family name.

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Dinner Tonight: Chinese Five-Spice Noodles with Broccoli

I have been on a search for Five Spice but I cannot find it - even at Whole Foods and even online. Any suggestions?

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Who Should Be on Reality TV: White, Steingarten, or Ramsay?

Gordon Ramsey. I LOVE him. I put no chef (or critic) before him. White is a trainwreck. I can take or leave Steingarten.

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'Top Chef' Contestant Fabio Viviani Spokesman for New Frozen Pizza Line

They would have to be better than Trader Giotto's (from Trader Joes) Organic Three Cheese Thin Crust Frozen Pizza, which is actually made in Italy. I grew up in an Italian family that owned a pizzeria, so I am picky about my pizza.

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'The Next Food Network Star' Season 5 Finale Breaks Cable Records

I recorded FNS and watched it after True Blood. Guy Fieri was one of my students when he was in college at UNLV. Here is some trivia for you: His name was Guy Ferry at the time. He later reverted to his original Italian family name.

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Dinner Tonight: Chinese Five-Spice Noodles with Broccoli

I have been on a search for Five Spice but I cannot find it - even at Whole Foods and even online. Any suggestions?

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Who Should Be on Reality TV: White, Steingarten, or Ramsay?

Gordon Ramsey. I LOVE him. I put no chef (or critic) before him. White is a trainwreck. I can take or leave Steingarten.

From Slice

'Top Chef' Contestant Fabio Viviani Spokesman for New Frozen Pizza Line

They would have to be better than Trader Giotto's (from Trader Joes) Organic Three Cheese Thin Crust Frozen Pizza, which is actually made in Italy. I grew up in an Italian family that owned a pizzeria, so I am picky about my pizza.

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Top Chef: Tom Colicchio Doesn't Hate Toby Young

I think they think every British critic is Simon Cowell. There is only one Simon Cowell. Toby isn't witty at all, just irritating. I hope he is not back next season. Bring on Bordain!!

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Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 47: Praise the Thursday Pears!

I absolutely love Harry & David fruit. I send H&D gifts regularly and also order for myself when I want a real treat. The cherries are incredible.

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New York Public Library Menu Collection is Probably Better Than Yours

The library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has many collections, includingn a menu collection from early Las Vegas Hotels.

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Sourdough Doesn't Always Mean 'Good'

I absoluty love sourdough - for anything - including French Toast and Bread Pudding. It makes FABULOUS sandwiches. I was born and raised in Oakland and my family owned a big Italian restaurant - so I grew up on sourdough. Sourdough is always my first choice. On the other hand, I absolutely hate rye bread. Yuk.

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About PattiShock

Website: http://hotel.unlv.edu/hotelweb/shock.html

Location: Las Vegas

About: Professor in the Hotel College at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I teach catering and have written several catering books.

Favorite foods: ice cream, sourdough bread, pork chops, corn on the cob, potatoes in any form, pizza, NY strip steak, prime rib, cake, cookies, Caesar salad, artichokes, cherries, nectarines, omelets, spaghetti bolognese, bananas, etc.
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Last bite on earth: Black Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream