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Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
I was foiled before and spoiled by "The Next Superstar Chef Challenge" thread - I didn't realize us canadians were a season behind the U.S., so I found out way too soon that Amy won. Karuuna suggested I come here and ask about future shows before I get spoiled again....

SO: I am loving Tope Chef, and want to go into the Top Chef thread, but am I watching the current season? Lia just got sent home for messing up in the "Dame Chocolate" challenge. Is that where we all are, or are us Canadians behind again?

Thanks, Karuuna, for the suggestion to check here first!

-jodie

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Jodi - You are watching the same season I am, current but we are behind the States, I think they may be done now or near the end, I'm staying away from that thread as well, I don't want to be spoiled either. I wish Casey had have gone home with her dry chicken. I'm not sure about Hung either, I think the judges find him a little aroggant. The cast of the soap seemed to really like Sarah M's dish, I thought she would have made top three. Top Chef and Project Runway, we always get it a few months later than when it is shown on Bravo in the states, I always steer clear of those two threads. That chef who was in the top three (who the other guy gave the wine to) was rather sneaky in the pastry challenge that he won with his tarts. He even lied to the judges that it was new to him.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 7:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
The season JUST finished here, so avoid the thread, except maybe the beginning and to be safe, just avoid.

Enjoy!

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 8:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
Great! I am actually really glad that other people have acknowledged they're in the same spot I am!

Can a moderator (Karuuna?) move this "Canadian" thread to the reality show forum?

Jasper - I am wondering about Hung, too - he is way too arrogant and doesn't make room for his own improvement. He seems a little maniacal at times and won't acknowledge his mistakes.

I was surprised to see Lia go, as she had just won a challenge.

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
...and thanks, Seamonkey...I am addicted to the reality shows that have anything related to food.

So far I love:

Food Network Next Superstar Challenge;
Hell's Kitchen;
Top Chef...

are there any more like this to watch for? there's a reality show in Canada called "Fink" - a teacher teaching teenagers about different food/cooking experiences (latest was having the teens cook in a soup kitchen) that is really good.

Any more? I love anything involving mark McEwan (The Heat, etc.) because the the father of the family I babysit for works for him.

I am just addicted to these food competitions. So any suggestions would be gladly accepted.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 10:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I can move it for you :-)

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 11:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
Thank you Seamonkey!

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Monday, October 08, 2007 - 6:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Jamie Oliver has a show, taking unemployed kids and teaching them to cook, Jamie's Kitchen. How about MasterChef, I love this one, it is a Brit show, I watch it on BBC Canada, but it has been on Food TV as well, I love the two guys that do this show, for some reason I love watching them taste test. The editing is great and you learn quite a bit. I highly recommend it.

Top chef - I don't see Hung sticking around, he really thinks his food is beyond reproach (sp?).
There is quite a few contestants that have done nothing to make themselves stand out so far.

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Monday, October 08, 2007 - 9:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
I think the really tall guy...or I might be getting mixed up...but that guy who made the seafood sausages and won the upscale BBQ comp? He seems to be doing things different from the norm.

Hung reminds me of a frenetic Jack Russell Terrier...he is way too confident and all over the place...it makes me think he will be told to pack his knives and go to learn to slow down and grow up a little. His constant rebuttal to the judges' criticisms are not sitting well, I think. He has no humility or ability to accept suggestions to improve himself.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 8:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
****snerk**** -- Never thought of comparing Hung to a Jack Russell, but what an apt analogy! LOL Thanks for the chuckle. :-)

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
LOL! But chefs aren't known for humility... and certainly JRTs aren't either..

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 4:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Jodied - I don't know if you get them there, but some other good foodie shows are: Next Iron Chef, Kitchen Nightmares, and Dinner Impossible.

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
Tnt, I LOVE KN, am watching the American version now (although the Dillion's episode put me on an unwilling diet for a couple of days!). Next Iron Chef I was dying to watch, but I can't find it on Canadian television. I have not seen Dinner Impossible, what is it about and when is it on?

Teach...haha!

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Jodied - Dinner Impossible is on Saturday in the states which is a good thing because then I can tell you the chef's name before I leave town on Tuesday. He is put into the MOST horrendous situations and much prepare a delicious dinner. One time was in the Artic; another was in a colonial setting. Lots of ingenuity and challenge!

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Jodied- http://www.foodtv.ca/ontv/default.aspx

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 6:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Another vote for Dinner Impossible -- he's fun to watch, and it's interesting to see how he plans the menus and the divvies up work and manages to accomplish everything. Talk about keeping you on your toes! :-)

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 7:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
Thanks guys! I PVR-ed it and already have an episode waiting for me !

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Friday, October 12, 2007 - 6:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
I was surprised to see Joey go, I thought it would be Sarah. I felt bad for the guy he was so emotional about it.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 7:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Robert Irvine is the chef on Dinner Impossible! Last night's show was lots of fun as I love Guy Fiori too-

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Not who I had hoped to win. blah