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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

@roboppy there was no reason to edit your post.

Ditto. Of course, the irony is that, by editing your post in response to suburbangourmet's silly comment, you've managed to imitate Dunkin Donuts.

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

"a fashion accessory, due to opposition from ***right-wingers***"

That's the dumbest comment I've ever read on this site. Extremely stupid. Way to be objective.

How is her comment not objective? I think Malkin and LGF would happily acknowledge that they're on the right.

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Barack Obama's Partially Eaten Breakfast for Sale on eBay

I honestly can't tell if Raphael and Adam are joking.

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More Golden Clog Award Fallout

I think Florence is dead on in this case. Bourdain's schitck is very, very tired.

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Whats the most complicated dish you've ever attempted to make?

I've made ravioli with meat stuffing a few times. It isn't actually that hard, there are just a lot of steps involved. (make the pasta and let it rest; saute the meat, grind it up, and let it cool; roll out the pasta into sheets; make the ravioli; cook the ravioli; saute the ravioli in butter and sage)

One dish that I've never had much luck with is paella. It isn't that complicated (or at least doesn't seem that complicated), but it's never turned out exactly right.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

as I said before, porterhousefilethangerstripskirtribeyecubechickenfriedflank.

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Cook the Book: 'Think Like a Chef'

Braising.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Bacon of the Month Club

Extra crispy.

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Are You a Reverse, Down-Home Food Snob?

Barbecue:
A) is always a noun -- Yes
B) is something you get invited to in a friend's backyard -- Maybe
C) cannot contain liquid smoke -- Yes

Fried Chicken:
A) must always be pan-fried in a cast-iron skillet -- No
B) can just as good made in a fryolator -- Yes
C) is the most delicious way to cook chicken -- Obviously
D) is the best fast food on the planet -- No (burgers)

Hamburgers:
A) should only be eaten rare or medium-rare -- If homemade or from a serious restaurant, yes. If fast food (e.g., Five Guys), no.
B) need to be served on a potato roll to be considered great -- No.
C) do not need cheese -- Yes.
D) need to be at least 15% fat to be considered great -- Yes.

Hot dogs:
A) need to have a natural casing to be considered great -- Yes.
B) should be all-beef -- Should? Yes. Must? No.
C) are best eaten grilled or griddled -- Yes.
D) taste best deep-fried -- No.
E) are best eaten standing up -- No opinion.

Pizza:
A) is the world's most perfect food -- Tie with cheeseburgers.
B) must be made in a coal or wood-burning oven -- Yes.
C) should never have pineapple on it -- No.
D) must have discrete areas of sauce and cheese -- A plus, but not a requirement.
E) all of the above -- No.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

Ribeyeporterhousesirloinfiletmignonchickenfriedcubeflankstrip.

Is that cheating?

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Emeril: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

His show was overkill on Food Network. We enjoyed him at first but got tired of him very quickly. So no, we won't follow him to Fine Living.

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Emeril: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

Here on the left coast, Essence of Emeril is not available except in the day time. this is sad because working folk don't get a chance to see it. I wasn't really fond of the night time show, but, at least, he cooked. All the phony stuff they put on now is truly annoying. Too much making of cakes, silly contests and contrived stuff.

Paula Dean and Rachel Ray are too much. Annoying, trite and phony! My food shows come on PBS these days where the artist/cook really cooks and you learn something. Three exceptions come to mind - Giada, Ina Garten and Ellie Krieger. I also watch Alton Brown when I can. he's funny and has his facts in order. If Tyler Florence is on, I haven't found his show

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

This has got to be the most dumb-ass politically correct crap to come down the pike, ever.
Did it ever occur to anyone that perhaps RR was wearing this scarf because she's put on a few pounds and is trying to hide a turkey neck? Your eyes are drawn to her face, then her scarf and since she was obviously shot from the waist up you bypass her tuches and hips. Say what you will about RR but this is political correctness gone awry.

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

What really surprises me is that no one at DD realized the similarity between that scarf and the traditional religious garb. For crying out loud, who decided on a gray and white scarf for someone who has made a career out of being annoyingly perky? They couldn't find purple? Hot pink?

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

I have discovered a new featurette for FoodTV!

30 Minute Jihad with Rachael Ray

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

@suburbangourmet: Just tryin to state the obvious...:)

Now if we could only find a way to incorporate this measure into other bothersome commercials...

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

@Butrflygirly
LMAO! You are 100% correct!

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf

It seems that people are forgetting the bright side:

One less commercial featuring RR speaking for DD.

Silver Lining folks!!

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Dunkin Donuts Pulls Rachael Ray Ad Due to Arab-Looking Scarf