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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 6: Cheesy Ham and Banana Casserole
BEST. BLOG. SERIES. EVER.
Back to the Grind for Starbucks
Also I'd like to see roomier Starbucks. When I was a student at UNC I didn't want to wait for one of 20 chairs to become open so I could sit in the Franklin Street Starbucks. If I wanted to sit in a coffee shop I went to the Caribou Coffee the next block over where there were plenty of chairs on a good day.
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Pinkberry Sues 'Copycat' Fro-Yo Shops
I'm amazed Pinkberry hasn't sued some of the similar Pinkberry-ish yogurt places in, say, Miami.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 6: Cheesy Ham and Banana Casserole
BEST. BLOG. SERIES. EVER.
Back to the Grind for Starbucks
Also I'd like to see roomier Starbucks. When I was a student at UNC I didn't want to wait for one of 20 chairs to become open so I could sit in the Franklin Street Starbucks. If I wanted to sit in a coffee shop I went to the Caribou Coffee the next block over where there were plenty of chairs on a good day.
More Golden Clog Award Fallout
^ I also thought Florence and Jacob (the owner of Food Network Addict, where the interview was originally posted) took the Golden Clogs too seriously as well. Jacob described the presentation of the Rocco, the award that Florence "received," as "chastising." I don't think Bourdain and Rulhman wanted to treat Florence like he was a bad child. I'm guessing Florence and especially Jacob misconstrued the fact that Florence said he wasn't attending the Golden Clogs because he was cleaning a fish for the BubbleQ later that afternoon. Plus Florence might've read that Food Network memo that Bourdain mentioned in his Travel Channel blog about not attending the Golden Clogs and decided to snub Bourdain on the basis of the memo.
Who's going to win Top Chef?
I'm doubting that this current season will be on iTunes because NBC took off several of its shows (including Bravo shows) off of iTunes a while back. I don't know when and where anyone without Bravo in the States can see it. Hulu would be a good place to start looking for episodes but the service only has clips from previous seasons of Top Chef up now and not full episodes.
I don't have a winner lined up and I'm not going to say who I think may and may not win because I don't want to look stupid a few months from now when the winner is announced.
Recently Tony and Rocco were seen at the SoBe Wine & Food Festival together. Maybe they've put aside their differences. I'm very confident, however, that Rocco will not go home yet--I think Magical Elves (Top Chef's production company) wants him to show up somewhere else in this season.
E. V., Oh No! 'Rachael Ray Show' in Danger
Oh, I hate when my links don't work: Direct link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/13/report-rachael-ray-getti_n_91288.html
E. V., Oh No! 'Rachael Ray Show' in Danger
Cary, honey, I've seen worse name-calling and taunts outside of this blog (i.e. Rachael Ray Sucks @ LiveJournal). I wouldn't give up on Serious Eats just yet.
As for Rachael Ray's show being allegedly canceled: it's a rumor, nothing more, according to the Huffington Post. The NY Post just hates people on the Food Network IMHO.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
^The scary thing about that bread pudding recipe was that she didn't come up with that recipe; a fan of hers gave it to her and she prepared the recipe for Paula's Home Cooking.
You'll never see ____ on my grocery list
Frozen concentrated orange juice and garlic chopped up and preserved in water or oil.
Paula Dean.
I don't really watch Paula as much as I used to. Food Network switched her Paula's Home Cooking late afternoon slot with She Who Will Not Be Named on Serious Eats, which conflicted with another show I used to religiously watch. (I'm embarrassed by the show--it's a trashy talk show that's not Jerry Springer.) Food Network moved Paula's Party in the same time slot as E!'s The Soup, another show I religiously watch and prefer to see when it first airs as opposed to seeing a rerun. I stopped watching Paula's shows because I don't want to follow Paula to her new timeslots. Since I'm from the South, however, I was not offended by her drawl and constant use of "y'all"--just those monstrous creations she made on Paula's Party.
Cook the Book: 'Panini Express'
Tomato, basil and mozzarella.
If you could travel to any place in the world...
Italy, and if I couldn't do a tour of the whole country, I'd just stick with the northern cities--Turin, Florence, Venice and, if my journey permits, Rome and Sienna.
Do you like the Cheesecake Factory as much as NBA players?
Haven't been, but I remember when Fox Sports did a profile of former North Carolina women's basketball player Ivory Latta. The segment ended with the team eating at the Durham, NC Cheesecake Factory. I guess this could corroborate your theory of NBA players eating at the Cheesecake Factory somewhat.
Robert Irvine Fired from the Food Network
^ I guess they are. With whom I can't imagine, but as long as it's not Rachael Ray, I'm happy.
Do you eat in bed?
If I don't have a eating surface like a table or desk to eat at I'll eat in bed.
When the vending machine calls, what do you choose?
When I actually had access to a vending machine that served food instead of Tide to Go and razors, I selected 3 Musketeers bars more often than not.
A limit on the SL nightmare series. Pity.
I think Dave Liberman has been somewhat blacklisted from Food Network because he made some disparaging remarks about the Food Network at the 2007 (note the date) SoBe Wine & Food Festival. (Behold, I have linkage.) All the poor guy has now is an online series that hasn't even gotten the same push as Adam's The FN Dish.
Food Network Celeb = Restaurant Chain Spokesman?
Considering the amount of celebrichefs and celebricooks on the Food Network with restaurant deals as well as product placement, I just see any outside deals away from the Food Network as a way to make ends meet and I don't look down on anyone on the Food Network because of endorsement deals. I can go on and on about who and what angers me about the Food Network nowadays but I'll refrain for the sake of the Serious Eats editors.
Alton Brown's recipes: yay or nay?
I've made several of Giada's recipes--they come out fine to me...
Semi-Homemade With Sandra Lee
I sometimes watch just to talk about everything she's done wrong in her episodes. I will never try one of her recipes and I would never consider the Oriental Trading disasters she calls "tablescapes."
Would rather give up nuts or chips?
Chips, since I really don't eat them anymore.
The Long Search for Pizza in South Florida
no offense but I don't think you can get good NY pizza in florida or anywhere else for that matter. I grew up there and it is the first thing you miss when you leave..aside from bagels. my mom sent me a few pies from a web site that says the restaurant is in syosset. It was an very thin crust and coal fired. You can tell by the way the crust cooks. they were outstanding. here is the place http://www.buynypizza.com
Do you blog? What's your URL?
Cocina Savant
http://cocinasavant.blogspot.com/
Weekly pictures, recipes, and thoughts from a husband and wife who love books and cooking for each other.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 6: Cheesy Ham and Banana Casserole
ahahaahah! she is trying to kill us!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
New York Times had Donut Pudding printed a few weeks ago. Made it twice and pased it around to friends. Made more raspberry jelly for the second batch and doubled the # of donuts for a really large pan. If you decide to make some kind of donut thing, don't use Dunkin Donuts. They don't have enough jelly in them unless you are driving and eating a donut with the other hand. You can order big ones from the Stop & Shop. Frozen dough, sure but they hold a lot of jelly and when you add cream, eggs and sugar. Yum.
Best TV Chef? Worst TV Chef?
I miss "Microwave Master" with Donovan Jon Fandre, "Capril's Kitchen" with Caprile Pence, "Cooking Monday Through Friday" with Michelle Urvater and "Sunshine Cuisine" with Jean-Pierre Brehier.
As far as the worst, I would rather watch the chef on "The Muppet Show" than Alton Brown. David Rosengarten was so much more professional and didn't rely on forced humor.
Robert Irvine Fired from the Food Network
Just saw a commercial for a new episode.. Guess they took him back?
Home Shopping Network Pulls Robert Irvine's Cookware
I purchased the Royal Titanium pot pictured above - the glass lid shattered into thousands of pieces!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
Where's the LOVE? Paula didn't make up these recipes they have been around for a while, she is a southern cook who makes southern dishes. Some southern dishes are loaded with butter and lard, that's traditional southern like it or not. It is what it is.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
Paula Deen is beyond ridiculous. Fame and fortune have turned her into a self absorbed icon. Her jokes about butter, fat, and everything else she uses in her 'so so" recipes are not funny. She serves to reinforce the notion that southern women are backward, silly and syrupy sweet. Those of us who have fought to overcome that perception are not happy.
Paula, all you do is give overweight, unhealthy fans permission to continue down their destructive path. That is truly not at all comical. At least make an attempt to offer suggestions for healthy changes in your recipes. Maybe your just tell your audience, "be like me smoke, don't exercise, eat unhealthy and see where that gets you". The jokes that you make are truly a "thumb your nose" gesture to your fans and make your "love and best dishes" sign-off totally disingenuous.
Perhaps Paula has not noticed that we have a health crisis in our nation that is even affecting kids. Thanks Paula for making sure we have your permission to add another stick of butter to our already clogged arteries.
Food network should rein her in.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
@TybeeSherri: Actually, it appears that the doughnut burger predates even your Grizzlies reference: http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2007/02/the_fatkreme_does_it_predate_the_luther_burger.html
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/03/broadcasts/main1680067.shtml
A burger with cheese and bacon on Krispy Kreme doughnuts was sold at the minor league Gateway Grizzlies baseball concession stand just outside of St. Louis in 2006. So give credit.....or barbs.....where due.....
Paula is truly that vivacious and flirtatious all of the time, not just for the cameras. The accent you hear is genuine. Lots of people in the South sound just like her.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 6: Cheesy Ham and Banana Casserole
Paula likes to say, "I'm a cook......not a doctor." Her accent is completely real and there are many Southerners who sound just like her! She is a happy woman who is laughing all the way to the bank. She and her family are very generous. To see photos of them at a recent benefit for Safe Shelter (for abused women and children) in Savannah, please go to spotted.savannahnow.com and type PAULA in the search box.
More Golden Clog Award Fallout
I LOVE Tyler FLorence and I enjoy Tony Bourdain. I would rather spend the day with Tony and the night with.....well you get it. Either way I'd get a great meal!!
Home Shopping Network Pulls Robert Irvine's Cookware
Yes, let's pull the cookware that is made in America and keep selling all that crap made in China....way to go Home Shopping Network!!!!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
Mmm...think I'll pass on the doughnut burger tonite :)
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
Its funny reading all these comments especially the ANTI-Paula Deen's throughout these threads. Makes me wonder if they are so "disgusted" by Paula. Why in the sam hill are they watching it? Let alone posting that she's killing us. If your that worried that watching her show will make you put on the weight. Then get off your butt and go for a walk or stay in your recliner eating your chips while drinking your soda and flip the T.V. to another station. Besides it isn't Paula Dean's Everyday Foods, It's Paula's Party. I haven't ever been to any parties that don't have more than one sinful appetizer or dish. Even then no one, well almost no one is gonna be sitting at any party devouring all of the sinful goodies at once. Though there is always someone that doesn't know what moderation is, most have common sense .Also, as many said they had altered her recipes to suit they're family. So lay off her she's just havin' a party. I'll step off my soap box now... lol
Robert Irvine Fired from the Food Network
LIARS MUST BE STOPPED!
This guy figured, like all liars, that they are far more clever than anyone else and therefore could just slide his crap by unnoticed. HA! Hurray for those who blew the whistle on this fraud.
Now as for him and his little show, I thought it should have been called Dinner Impossible to Watch. Hmmm much like a lot of FoodNetwork drivel. I just can't bring myself to watch that poor dumb ass Paula Deen (but I was horrified when dreaded Bobby Flay doused her with corn starch on his little Throw Up show).
On the other hand, someone's comment about Sandra Lee's "getting hammered in her million dollar kitchen while hubby's at work" sounds very intriguing!
Robert Irvine Fired from the Food Network
After reading again many of your comments... and I don't want to be the bad guy here...
He LIED about his experience.. if I applied for an 8.00 dollar an hour job I would be fired for the same thing...
NO, I've never cared for him,, YES I feel vindicated in my feelings..
However,, he's a liar.. plain and simple. would you want that person working for you???
He's dishonest and a fraud..
Don't pity the fool!
Robert Irvine Fired from the Food Network
I don't often take pleasure in anyones misfortune...
Unless they did it to themsleves...
I never liked this guy.. way too cockey...
The show stinks and apparently he does too...
Now on to Rachael Ray..... the most annoying person on TV...
OMG....EVOO!!!! everyone!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
Oh. And I had deep fried cheesecake at Montana's a month ago....mmmm. Loosen up people!
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
mmmmm...Looks good. I would eat it. (and no, I am NOT fat). I wish poeple would stop feeling guilty or bad about one of the pleasures in life...FOOD! Its not what I would eat every day, but maybe once in awhile, just for the fun of it. I imagine it would be a lot like McGriddles...mmmm. McGriddle. I think I will have one tomorrow, I haven't had one in 8 or 9 months or so...
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
Dean = "I'm fatter every day, I hate my arterae. I'll plug 'em up and make 'em die, 'cause everything I eat is fried."
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
Ellios: It's Ramsay, not Ramsey.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
P.S. Paula Deen stinks, the best chef in the world is Gordon Ramsey.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
I have to say I LOVE burgers, all kinds of burgers. Cheese, chicken, turkey, pizza, anything! Burgers with onion rings, burgers with bacon, even burgers with mash potatoes like the new one at BK! But this is not a burger. A DONUT? A FRIED EGG? That is disgusting, especially the donut part. Theres some foods you dont mix and this is the best example of that.
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Website: http://takemiami.wordpress.com
Location: Miami, FL
About: aspiring chef, always thinking too much and forgetting the small stuff
Favorite foods: I have a love for Italian food--I make it all the time.
Last bite on earth: Something from a Giada De Laurentiis cookbook, probably Everyday Italian if not Everyday Pasta, and hopefully I can cook it and serve it with a spot of wine.
I'm amazed Pinkberry hasn't sued some of the similar Pinkberry-ish yogurt places in, say, Miami.