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Archive through June 15, 2006

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Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 4:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
I may never eat out again. That guy sweating in the food was ewwwwww. Loved when Ramsey told that guy what to do with his pumpkin lol.

Jandy
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07-08-2005

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 5:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jandy a private message Print Post    
could you even imagine the shrimp with chocolate sauce from the biker gal? THAT's a signature dish?? has she ever had anyone eat that before??

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 5:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Mocha "do you want that diced or whole?" lol

I like this show. I like how Ramsey comes across as such a total prick but then does something, that makes him seem human. He really leapt into action with Heather when she burned herself. And with the women for dinner he took off the Chef role and became Gordon. He does swear and yell a lot but I think he's a hoot.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 5:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
He is a hoot. I love him on his BBC show, Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 5:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
lol

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 6:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
I don't mind the yelling, but then I thought most of those people deserved to be yelled at. I not only liked how he helped Heather with her burn (Take a deep breath), but also recognized how she kept on working, turning her station over to the others even while her burned hand was in ice water. As long as he recognizes excellence, he can yell at incompetence all he wants in my book.

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 6:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
None of these contestants are qualified, nor will they learn enough with this format, to handle the grand prize. I am just going to chalk this up to TV drama and assume the prize is more restricted than presented.

The signature dishes showed these people to be very green amatures.

I am surprised to see that Beef Wellington is still on the menu. That dish reached it's height of popularity somewhere in the 50's and 60's. It is very rich, heavy and old fashioned in this time of Fusion and more creative fare. Risotto is still around but fading in populatity, as well. Odd.

I will watch this season but with adjusted expectations. It is all about the drama and has nothing to do with cooking, really.

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 7:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
Ladytex, I liked Chef Ramsay a lot more after seeing his BBC show. When I first saw Hell's Kitchen (in season 1), I can't say I liked him at all. But, after seeing Kitchen Nightmares, I really did like him.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I loved it!! Great show!

Jan
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 8:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
Does anyone know the answers to the following questions :-):-)

Is the restaurant, Hell's Kitchen, in Los Angeles? Can anyone go? has anyone from TVCH gone? I just wonder how it works. Is the food free - must be if you have to wait hours for it??

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Jan - this is all done in a studio environment in L.A. The building is a former TV studio converted into the "restaurant" and dorm. It's not a real restaurant and those are not real patrons, but they are there to react normally (that's a matter of opinion, though) to the dining experience.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I'm not positive but I think it is in LA and I think it's by invitation only, meaning the patrons know they may not get fed. Staging BIG TIME!

Survivoraddict
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09-02-2005

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Survivoraddict a private message Print Post    
I think they've already closed the kitchen and held the finale, so probably the best time to keep your eyes peeled is when they're filming. I'm sure they let out tidbits all over LA about how to get a reservation.
The Beef Wellington served doesn't suprise me. Chef Ramsey comes from England, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they favor "classics" a bit more than Americans do. Plus if he can make a good Wellington why not serve it and stand out from the competition?

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
I love Hell's Kitchen and Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. I am so glad both shows are back on. Makes the summer more bearable.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
thanks guys. Wouldn't it be great if a TVCHer got in to one seating on the next series!

Lori
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04-18-2003

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori a private message Print Post    
I loved this show.

I agree that none of the contestants seem anywhere near qualified to run their own kitchens.

90 minutes and they couldn't plate one single appetizer. Good grief. I'm not sure if it's better t.v. if they get better or worse in their cooking?

Good summer entertainment!


Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Just be sure to top it off with ketchup :-)

Grannyg
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05-28-2002

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grannyg a private message Print Post    
hahahaha KL!! I loved the show. But I agree with Mocha, it does make eating out a whole new experience when you watch this show. Makes you want to check the kitchen and the chef first. lol

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
I figure we eat a lot of stuff we are better off not knowing. It may be prudent to ask your server if the chef is wearing a dew rag, however.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
and don't forget all that hair and not a hat or hairnet in sight!!!! Sure the girls with long hair had it pulled back but the personal chef girl with the blond hair - it was all over her face - to say nothing about Giacomo's!!!!

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
Production clearly wants the women to look good so they probably nixed hair nets.

Grannyg
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05-28-2002

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 3:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grannyg a private message Print Post    
lol MsBat, that is so true. I don't know why I watch shows that make me want to gag. I said the same last night Jan, when Gordon told him to get it back. The Health Dept in Mississippi would be all over that kitchen with write ups. lol

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
I thought it was great! I was surprised at how much I missed this show and was glad to see Ramsey in top form.

I do agree that this group of "chef's" seem to be a litte amaturish(sp?).

Konashark
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06-13-2006

Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 2:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konashark a private message Print Post    
The second season seems to be off to a good start. I wonder how a fishmonger (who made the cut to be on the show) doesn't know how to cut a steak.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 4:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
at this point I am comparing this group very unfavorably with the folks from Top Chef and Who Wants to be the Next Food Network Star.