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The Next Food Network Star, Episode 3 Recap: The Kelseybot
Sorry but Kelsey is just NOT my cup of tea - let's face it - the only one who has been a hit has been Guy - and why - because he's himself! Believe me - I've met him and what you see is what you get!!! In fact - I would choose Aaron over Adam - Adam is just a train wreck - and Lisa - heaven help us - she's another train wreck in Pucci shoes!!!! Where do they get these people? FN needs REAL people - not "bobbleheads" - sorry if I'm offending anyone but I would take Emeril any day!
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I was lucky enough to meet Emeril (a classy guy), and Giada (she came around the table when she was signing books and talked to every little kid that came through her line) - very classy, very pretty and I'm thrilled she's going to be a Mom. A friend met Mario and said he was joking and kidding when he was signing books.
I wouldn't go out of my way to meet Sandra Lee - oh my gosh - then I found out her best is Mary Hart - then I saw the correlation. Bobby Flay is too arrogant (although a good chef) and AB (as much as our family has loved him) has been bitten by the arrogant bug himself. Rachael Ray has been everywhere!!!! Too much is too much!!!
OK Food Network - why did you get rid of Ming Tsai, Wayne Harley Brachman and a host of other chefs who did Melting Pot? And I still think John Besh should have won the Iron Chef title!
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Dinner Tonight: Grilled Baguette and Merguez Sandwich
This recipe sent me to heaven - I am ordering the sausage from D'Artagnan and with my husband's new grill - well - I can hardly wait! Thanks for posting the recipe!! Although I will make a really flavorful tomato-garlic sauce with no heat - I'm not a fan of really spicy food - but the rest sounds wonderful.
The Next Food Network Star, Episode 3 Recap: The Kelseybot
Sorry but Kelsey is just NOT my cup of tea - let's face it - the only one who has been a hit has been Guy - and why - because he's himself! Believe me - I've met him and what you see is what you get!!! In fact - I would choose Aaron over Adam - Adam is just a train wreck - and Lisa - heaven help us - she's another train wreck in Pucci shoes!!!! Where do they get these people? FN needs REAL people - not "bobbleheads" - sorry if I'm offending anyone but I would take Emeril any day!
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I was lucky enough to meet Emeril (a classy guy), and Giada (she came around the table when she was signing books and talked to every little kid that came through her line) - very classy, very pretty and I'm thrilled she's going to be a Mom. A friend met Mario and said he was joking and kidding when he was signing books.
I wouldn't go out of my way to meet Sandra Lee - oh my gosh - then I found out her best is Mary Hart - then I saw the correlation. Bobby Flay is too arrogant (although a good chef) and AB (as much as our family has loved him) has been bitten by the arrogant bug himself. Rachael Ray has been everywhere!!!! Too much is too much!!!
OK Food Network - why did you get rid of Ming Tsai, Wayne Harley Brachman and a host of other chefs who did Melting Pot? And I still think John Besh should have won the Iron Chef title!
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food wise, i love bobby flay, and ina makes some good looking stuff too, her food reminds me of the stuff you would find at a favorite small local brunch place of something haha. but i have to say i LOVE paula deen, i would not eat 98% of the food she cooks, but she is soooo damn entertaining to watch,
The Next Food Network Star, Episode 3 Recap: The Kelseybot
Oh thank God there are people who see the light about lil squeak squeak Kelsey. FN already has a over stimulated show (R.R.). They want to put 2 shows on like that? Are they in with a pharmacutical company hoping viewers to buy valuim after watching these super hyper people? I don't know why but Kelsey has got to be the most annoying person. I was so glad when she got "da boot"!! Lisa I liked, she seemed to know her stuff, but she had this arrogance, all this talk of her designer cloths and shoes turned me off, who cares, your there to cook not talk about fashion. Jennifer was a joke, I was annoyed how she always brought up her kid, yeah she missed her, but to mention the kid all the time....Why even join a contest? Nipa didn't seem into it. I am looking forward to when FN puts a show on Indian cooking, just not Nipa hosting it. Yes her specialty is Indian, but she needs to know a little of all styles. Adam was okay he had a good personality, he entertained me with his humor, his food eh mediocore. Aaron I really liked, at the end he shined. Looking forward to watching his show.
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Another Canuk here - I too enjoy Michael Smith (mentioned him in another post I believe). I have not been to his home but I did eat at the Inn at Bay Fortune when he was the chef emeritus there. It was beautiful. I like Ina, Giada (didn't know she was with child - we must be getting older shows), AB (but I find it hard to see his shows due to timing issues. My daughter (age 8) is IN LOVE with Duff from Ace of Cakes. Paula is OK, I love her fried chicken, and since my husband is from the South, I have learned things from her that have been helpful. I love Kylie Kwong as well - really enjoy making Asian food and she's great.
Did the Food Network in the US ever carry The Two Fat Ladies (out of Britain)? That show seriously killed me laughing - they were great - the dry sense of humour was spectactular and some of the dishes they came up with!
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Paula sends me diving across the couch to hit the mute button on the remote control. Cannot stand the sound of that accent - and I spent 20 years south of the Mason-Dixon. Add the fact that I'm trying to segue my diet to one that I can live longer on, there is nothing for me in Paula.
I share the Alton love with most of the posters here. I'm a fan of Michael Symon. I started off thinking Guy was a jerk and have come to realize that we share some tastes. He is a total shill for the dives he visits though - his version of Giada's orgasm-when-you-taste-it reactions.
I'm thoroughly over - and today is just December 4th - totally done and over all of the holiday themed schlock.
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I'm with you 100% JerzeeTomato. Initially, I found this site while searching for a place to vent about Sandra Lee. God only knows what might have happened to me, had I not found this outlet.
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I would in fact (and you guys know me by now) tell Rae Ray and SLOP what I think in a NY minute. No more no less. This forum is about FOOD and we are talking about FOOD. We are very passonate about FOOD. You may not agree. We respectfully respect the fact you may not agree. If you don't agree please tell us all about it. Don't try and edit our dispassionate struggle with bad (formerly known as) Foodtv personalities. It is in fact our opinions. There is room in the blogosphere for all of us. Even those who buy a pie then scoop it out into tarlet shells. EEEK!!!
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I don't really watch FN anymore, but when I first started learning to cook, I found Giada and (as much as I hate to admit it) Rachel Ray helpful. At the time, I had never put together a homemade salsa, much less made a roux. TV cooks can give viewers a solid base in basic techniques - as a college student living in my first kitchen, Mario's handmade pasta seemed a bit out of reach. Basic sauces and marinades? I could handle them - and then move on.
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Anyone watch Hubert Keller?? He's amazing. His show is on PBS in a section of programming called "Create." (I think.) He makes the most beautiful food and is so fluent in his motions, he makes it look effortless. He has a heavy French accent so keep your ears wide open!
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ina garten rules. i'm a giada fan as well. i've gotten to the point (granted it took 5 years) that i can make it through a 30 minute meal, but rachael ray really bothers me, and she's gotten worse over time. sandra lee and her darned cocktails and dreamscapes should have been scrapped long before emeril live and molto mario. i despise nigella lawson for reasons i can't even think of. i like alton and i love food science, but all those crazy skits on good eats are a bit much to take sometimes. i think there needs to be some additions to the food network, and i don't think guy fieri is cutting it!
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There are "TV Chefs" and then there are chefs who do TV. Both serve a purpose. I tend to pass over the "TV Chefs" in favor of more serious cooking fare but there's no denying that the Food Network even at it's worse Rachael Ray moments brings the world of food to a broad range of viewers who might not otherwise be exposed to kitchen how-to. What I really find horrific are the real chefs pandering over-priced inferior quality cookware on the home shopping networks. I wonder what Julia Child would think?
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I like Ina Garten from Barefoot Contessa!
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bob blumer of the surreal gourmet is canadian. he is totally nutty but his glutton for punishment show is fantastic. i forgot about him. he was on christine cushing live one time and they were both somewhat drunk and dropped mashed potatoes all over the floor. it was so funny and great.
also there is an australian asian lady i think her name is kylie kwong. it is fascinating to watch her just because the accent runs so counter to what you expect her to sound like. mesmerizing.
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Alton is my fav followed a close second by Mario. Giada is good once in a while. Dont care for her weekend getaway shows though. Paula I have to agree is fun to watch but most of her food is just to heavy.
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For rarely fail recipes and gosh-I-want-her-life daydreaming, I love Ina Garten. I'd credit her with most of my food knowledge.
The rest of the credit belongs to Alton Brown. I love the Bill Nye The Science Guy-esque shows, silly humor, and great information. And I think Feasting On Asphalt deserves some sort of award.
Lastly, as with most people, I wish Paula Deen were my grandmother. Or, actually I'll take her as my mother-in-law (that Bobby Deen is cute!). She's lately become a bit too much for me to handle on Paula's Party, but I love her old episodes and her recipes are great for holiday decadence.
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Rocky - you had me a little bit concerned until I read the last line...Whew!!!
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AB will be in my heart forever, even if he has gotten a tad arrogant. But as to most of the other chefs/cooks on TVFN, no. Not so much. I work in advertising. I understand that the network makes it's money by attracting certain demos, and that clearly, they seem to feel the kind of programming they currently airing is in line what their needs are. I respect that. That said, if I want to watch an actual cooking show, I hit up the PBS stations.
I think I may have mentioned this elsewhere, but I am a huge fan of the Sandra Lee show, as are many of my friends. It's for her brilliant cooking tips. It is because her food/stylescapes/clothing/everything is a trainwreck and great fun to watch.
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I concur with my fellow Canucks-Micheal Smith rocks. I have thoughts of going to PEI and finding his house just to see that pantry in person! (From Chef at Home). (Just thoughts-I'm not really a stalker!)
I also love Christine Cushing-watched her every night when her live show was on, and sometimes I catch reruns at 6 am when I'm leaving early for work. She knew what she was doing, and had other talented people on her show too.
I think the Canadian Food Network gets more British/Australian shows that the US-I suppose we're part of the Commonwealth and all. I'm in love with Nigella-she doesn't profess to be a pro but makes all kinds of yummy stuff. I also recently found Food Safari, which is educational and enjoyable.
I concur with others about AB-love him, but haven't seen a new episode in forever. I also enjoy Ace of Cakes-they do some crazy stuff on that show!
All told though, I watch less of it than I used to. I hope they get back to more cooking and demonstration type shows-enough of the various reality/competition things in my books (i.e. Top Chef, Next Iron Chef, Next Food Network Start, Superstar Chef Challenge, Food Network Cake Challenge etc.) Oy vey!
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Giada stacked?
What is she like 4ft 5in?
Sandra Lee is stacked. I might watch her more and ignore the bad cooking if she was in a tube or tank top during some of her summery episodes.
And yeah she could make me a few stiff cocktails ;-))
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I like the Canadian ones better than the American.
The non-Canadians that I like include Ina Garten, Giada- although she's so pretty and polished that she reminds me that these shows are entertainment, Alton Brown and Bob Blumer. I also enjoy watching Ace of Cakes with Duff Goldman.
In Canada I like Michael Smith for his cooking style, though not his speaking style. His tone of voice sounds like talking to five year olds ("Now boys and girls, let's see what we can find in the pantry today..."). Christine Cushing and Anna Olson are fun to watch, and have talent to go with their looks (or "boobs and cleavage", as Kbear919 put it). There's a cool show called Food Jammers, which is similar to The Surreal Gourmet.
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I like Giada. I see why people can get annoyed with her persona, but for some reason, little things like her exaggerated pronunciation don't bother me (spa-gayyy-teee!).
I also have to admit that I watch Sandra Lee. I sit on my couch with my jaw dropped for the entire episode. I cannot believe that someone would serve some of her recipes, and I am in awe of her cultural insensitivity. Like a bad accident, I cannot tear myself away.
Glad to get this off my chest.
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I don't really watch much anymore, as the evenings are filled with silly shows that have little or no cooking in them anyway. But - in the olden days when I first got cable TV - I developed an interest in cooking and learned many things from the Two Hot Tamales. I would watch all evening, through Emeril, the Tamales, and I think David Rosengarten . Also really liked Sara Moulton. As soon as the in-studio audience showed up, it was time for me to tune out. I do love AB, although I haven't seen a new Good Eats in I don't know how long. As annoying as I find many of the shows, I do use the FoodTV website and have gotten plenty of good recipes. I want just the kitchen and the chef - leave the fake friends, the audience, the band et al behind please!
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I really like Ina Garten and Nigella Lawson, they're both the type of people I'd love to hang out with in the kitchen, drink coffee and just cook all day... I love Alton Brown because he actually teaches people to cook, the logic and science behind it.
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I would look Sandra Lee right in the eye and tell her she does not know how to cook and she has no right to "teach" cooking - a skill she clearly does not possess. Money (her now ex-husband's - not hers) purchased her "career" for her. I give her credit for being an effective goldigger and a world class boozehound - nothing more.
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I have to add that I, too, like Ina Garten. I think her and her husband are so cute together and I love when she makes food just for him. Plus, I think it's crazy that she seems to know every person in the Hamptons. I like her sense of quality, yet not over-the-top cooking--she reminds me of my good friend's mom, who also makes a good, satisfying meal. Yay Ina!
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This recipe sent me to heaven - I am ordering the sausage from D'Artagnan and with my husband's new grill - well - I can hardly wait! Thanks for posting the recipe!! Although I will make a really flavorful tomato-garlic sauce with no heat - I'm not a fan of really spicy food - but the rest sounds wonderful.