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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 3:28 pm
Awe, I likes me Rachel. A lot of my peeps aren’t thrilled with her. But for me she seems very sweet and genuine. I can see how she can grate on people’s ears. But for me I like her and her 30 min meal show and I like her $40. a day show. I usually only watch when I stumble onto it. She has a habit of giggling after every statement she makes. That drives my husband nuts. I think I liked Next Food Network Star more than Hells Kitchen…but the shows are so different you can’t compare them. I like the funny-ish guy with the crazy the hair…can’t think of his name. But none of these people will be worthy of my time. I’ll watch this show but doubt that I would watch a show of who wins this thing. I wonder if the winner will actually get a show….hmmmm.
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 4:37 pm
I think this show is a lot of fun. It's great to see a glimpse into how all those shows I watch are put together. My favorites at the moment are Steve and Dan. Them, I'd probably watch. As for Rachel Ray, I admit that I do like her 30 Minute Meals show. Not real into the $40 thing, but I do prefer to see the actual cooking shows to the "informational" shows they scatter throughout the schedule. Plus, I like that most of the shots on that show are wide, as in, not closeups of her slicing an onion. That's what drives me INSANE when I watch Everyday Italian or Barefoot Contessa - those bizarre extreme closeups of chopping and stirring and scooping into the pot. Ugh.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 4:42 pm
I'm just gonna say that a little of Rachel Ray goes a long way. And, please, the EVOO. Please.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 5:04 pm
P.S. I promise not to keep talking about Rachel Ray in this thread. 
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 5:16 pm
Bonza, Fruit made a thread in the TV Shows section. Come over and dish Rachael.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 5:26 pm
Totally OT, but... Rachel Ray lost me when she did her $40/day on San Diego. She's real inconsistent when she includes tips and tax, and she did in San Diego. But she doesn't most other places. So she cheats a little bit! (And that giggle after every sentence! Ugh!) I think I like this show better 'n Hell's Kitchen cause it's "nicer." That other show is a kick to watch for entertainment value only (like I would ever eat at a restaurant called Hell's Kitchen!). I don't really like Ramsey's abrasive personality (whether it's real or a fake). Now I just have to remember to set my VCR to record THIS show every Sunday!!! And I do still think Steve and Dan will go pretty far unless they really screw things up. Side note to Nancy: I think the closeups on Everyday Italian are intentional. They really market the "sex" with Giada (and she really is cute). So it's kinda "sensual" to show a closeup of her slicing onions or smashing garlic or whatever. At least SHE doesn't giggle! OK, back on subject... Did anyone else notice that most of the "concepts" being presented on the third show were not really new? I didn't really see anyone come up with anything brand new. And Deborah's idea of a chatfest while cooking? The judges had that one right... she's way outta her league there. Like Halle Berry will show up on her show? LOL!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 7:23 pm
I just heard that two will be eliminated on Sunday. My money is on, not genuine Deborah and scary food Hans. Costacat, join us in the Food Network thread.
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Countrydaze
Member
11-07-2003
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 7:55 pm
Steve and Dan are still my favorites. Michael tries hard to be funny, and maybe I don't get his humor, but he seems to just act silly and he doesn't make me laugh, I just look at him dumbfounded. In the beginning Deborah said that she is an actress,and I think that she is doing just that, acting and trying to get TV exposure time, I just don't care for her. Suzanne might be the most poised, but she comes across as just boring to me, although it could be in the editing, who knows.
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 1:21 pm
Two going Sunday? Makes sense. I wondered how they were going to get down to the final two in just a few weeks. The live voting is on June 26. That's a week from Sunday. And if it is live...what happens to those of us not in the Eastern Time Zone? The Food TV web site says the final episode will be 90 minutes, with the winner announced live. Guess I answered my own question... Sidenote back to Costa: Yeah, I know the extreme closeups are intentional, and I can see Giada and all (she has that Natalie Portman vibe going for her), but Barefoot Contessa? Eesh. It's not so much the fact that they DO the closeups of chopping and scooping, it's the choppiness of the shots and how distracting I find it. Anywhooo....
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 2:27 pm
Well, thanks to all of you enablers I am now addicted to this show. To be honest, there isn't one particular person I am rooting for. I wish it was possible to take 1-2 characteristics from each finalist and create one awesome "star". I agree that this show moves way too slow. But I forgive it for being slow because we are treated to so much behind the scenes footage and explanation. You know the disdain many of you feel for Rachael Ray? I feel the same disdain for Bobby Flay. Even seeing him on this show grates on my nerves. He just reaks of ego and arrogance. The guy is a freaking chef. He's not finding a cure of cancer. I so totally dislike him.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 3:01 pm
I need to watch this show...I forgot all about it. Somebody fill me in with what's going on..pleasepleaseplease!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 3:11 pm
Oh you know what I forgot to post? The "stocky" guy was on KTLA Morning News--that's our local top-rated morning news program--yesterday morning, I think. Or maybe Wednesday. At any rate, it was a segment about how men can cook yadda yadda yadda. He made something with eggs but for the life of me I didn't care at all because I'm basically allergic to him. I have a feeling he makes it to the end. Oh well. Nick, this week they eliminated the lovely young blonde woman, Harmony or whatever her name is. This week, two will be gone. We'll also see how badly the former-fat-woman-who-wants-a-cooking-thin-show-and -is-Rachael-Ray-in-waiting handles her knives since she cut herself last week and complained about it for the WHOLE EPISODE.
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 4:13 pm
Stocky guy? Does that mean he made soup?
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 4:24 pm
No soup for you! I was just simmering but now you have my blood boiling and it will need a thorough skimming. Why can't we keep the humor on this board more puree and pun free?
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Potted_plant
Member
08-29-2001
| Friday, June 17, 2005 - 7:00 pm
I watched my first episode of this last night. I liked it, they made pizza. I was LOL when the guys kebabs, which were over marinated, made the grill catch fire LOL
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 11:19 am
Scorpio, I'm there with you. Bobby Flay has been on my "do not watch" list for a long time now (right up there with Emeril and Rachel Ray!). I'm thinking that one of the women will go tonight. Can't decide which of the guys, but I'm thinking Hans (even tho he's technical, he's got like, zero, personality!) or the heavyset guy (can't remember his name). He seems to crumple under pressure in front of the cams...
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 7:42 pm
Ack!!! Isn't anyone gonna spoil tonight's show? Two people get ye olde boot out the kitchen door... Which two have to say adios tonight? (I changed my mind, I think it's Michael that goes, too!)
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 11:25 pm
I was completely fine with the eliminations tonight, even though I thought the appearance of Eric on KTLA meant he was going to be in the final group. Michael tried too hard to be funny--in fact, I'm kinda shocked they comment on how funny the hosts are but seemingly never mention how good their cooking skills are--and Eric was probably even worse technically than Susannah is, and that's saying something. I loved when one of the critics commented that Deborah would be a good news anchor. I concur. She's not good as a chef, though. For the finals, I'm hoping for Dan/Steve and Hans, but I won't hold my breath. I really think they want Susannah to be one of the finalists and I will happily vote early and often for whomever she is up against. On a side note, the first half hour showed me yet again why I cannot abide "chef" Paula Deen. [And, by the way, my Comcast info called her that, "Chef Paula Deen." She's NOT a chef; she's a cook. Chefs go to Cordon Bleu, The Culinary Institute of America, etc. There is no shame in being a cook, but a chef designates a degree of culinary expertise some have but Ms. Deen lacks.] Anyhow, I just cannot imagine myself eating more than maybe two of those recipes. Sloppy Joe's on white bread? Maybe when I was 10. And all those things made just leaden with cream and butter? I love cream and butter, but I hope I put them to better use than she does. And when she took that bite out of the hamburger, I just lost my appetite. There is nothing remotely funny about mayo dripping down your face, "Chef" Paula. Sorry.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 11:32 pm
Oh other things I forgot. Is Susannah serious when she calls that low fat coconut milk "low fat"? It's still incredibly high in fat, but it's just NOT AS BAD as the regular coconut milk. I love making soups with it, but even with the low fat version I'd never have the chutzpah to call it "low fat." And Deborah always refers to herself in the third person, as if she's Deion Sanders or something. "I think I have to show more of Deborah on the show." WTH? How about saying "I have to show more of myself on the show"? Is she making some postmodern statement about dislocated identity? I don't think so. End of rant.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 6:26 am
Susanna was stuck with Paula's calorie laden recipe and did a good job with translating it to her style. And that was a tall order! I don't think she was saying the coconut milk was a good choice, she suggested the low fat version to help trim the calories. She definately said that meal was a splurge and only eat a small amount. I thought she did a good job. She is very easy in front of the camera and comfortable to watch. Her show would not interest me because I am not into diet chefs but she is good. Hans was relaxed with the press. His retort to the queery, have you tried any new foods since you have been in NY, showed his quick wit. I like this guy. I still favor Dan and Steve, not totally for what they have shown us already, but for what they will become. Once they get in the swing, they will be fun to watch and I like their focus on entertaining. They are still a little shaky but so was the celebrity chef they showed us last week, when he was new. It takes time to hit your stride. I just don't care for Debrorah. She improved a tad, but still seemes to force her personality. And we do not need another cook drizzling butter and sugar over yams. Paula is enough. More than enough! I have not liked Eric or Michael from the begining, so good choice. I think Susanna will definately be in the final two. FN will want to test the waters and see if viewers favor another diet show. Deborah is the first out of there next week. I predict that Dan and Steve will stand next to Susanna. Stacked in their favor: comedy team, gay couple, focus on entertaining is something they are missing. I am really enjoying this show and sorry to see it go. Tish I agree about Deborah using the 3rd person! gack
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 8:01 am
I have yet to watch the show, but I'm glad Eric and Michael are gone. I think I would've gotten real tired, real quick, of watching even just a half hour of Michael. And although I though Eric has oodles of personality, oodles of personality does not a chef/cook (that I wanna watch) make. LOL @ the comment about Deborah and a newscaster. That is SO true, now that I think about it. I have always thought she's a bit too phony. And if she's pulling that third person thing. ACK, Tish, Ack! If Susannah ends up in F2, I, too, will vote for whomever is up against her (unless it's Deborah!). I think Steve and Dan, for sure. Hans? Since I haven't seen last night's ep, I have no idea... has his personality started to come out yet? I think, earlier, he was so concentrating on getting it all right (the cues, the cams, the swaps, the food itself), that he didn't really seem relaxed and natural. I'd like to see him become more natural and less stiff. If he does, then I'd love for S/D and H to be in the finals. But I think I agree with Tish and Fruit... Susannah will likely be picked as a finalist. Too bad, too. I mean, yeah, Americans are largely overweight (no pun intended!). But is it necessary to consistently give us a bazillion diet cooking shows? (Although that one lady, who lost all that weight, isn't on anymore, is she?) I like S/D, and their entertaining focus. I know Michael Chiarello does, too, as does Ina Garten... But I like seeing how others may put together an entire party. (Unlike what's her name, semi Sandra... who decorates her danged KITCHEN!)
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 9:02 am
Bat, when she did the coconut milk it was at the press meet and greet. That was supposed to be her "signature recipe" with curry and something else. For Ms. Deen's recipe, she did something involving bacon that I don't remember. Costa, Hans did have more personality last night. He's still not great, but he's gotten lots better. The Food TV people commented that he has improved on everything they have suggested to him and really taken their critiques to heart. From what I've heard [and it might not be correct], Barefoot Contessa is no longer in production, so maybe Dan and Steve really can fill a niche. Who knows? Ina had so many gay men on the show doing flowers, decorating the back yard, doing lighting, and playing her muse that they might as well just go to the source. Anything is undoubtedly an improvement over Sandra Lee, the semi ho
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 9:54 am
I'm so hoping the final two are Steve/Dan and Hans! Why does Deborah remind me of someone named Danielle?  <bb>
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Knightpatti
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12-06-2001
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 11:05 am
SHe has reminded me of Danielle since the first time I saw her.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 1:09 pm
Tish I stand corrected. Ack!
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