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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 4:58 pm
Ok so who's in? http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_io
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Stacey718995
Member
07-06-2007
| Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 5:05 pm
I am way in, got the DVR set!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 8:08 pm
I was sooo sorry to see Traci go! Not only was she one who had WON against an Iron Chef, she was one of the only two women. I don't see Jill lasting very long either. However, I LOVE John and Morou - Thanks for starting an individual thread for this - I was just coming over to do that -
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 10:14 pm
I love Iron Chef and this group of contestants. I was so surprised to stumble on the fact that this show to choose another chef would be coming up. Btw, is one of the current Iron Chefs "retiring" their spot, or being replaced for any reason or are they just adding a 6th chef? I really don't think I could have eaten a fish truffle no matter how good the chocolate was. Just sayin'.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 4:44 am
Whether this chef is a replacement has been talked about somewhere. I thought the promos were saying "will JOIN the Iron Chefs." Of course, it doesn't say, "will join ALL the Iron Chefs." Flay and Batalli appear to have the most commitments outside of Iron Chef, but I would hate to lose either of them. I am sure the "choosing" of an Iron Chef on the show is staged and done in advance of the show. That way only the chosen chef (and his staff) would actually be there for the show. I can hardly wait for next week!
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Justpassingby
Member
08-14-2007
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 6:22 am
I think I read somewhere that Batalli is leaving--. Enjoyed the show--fun to watch and I even enjoyed the judges and their comments.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 8:20 am
Batalli is leaving .... that's a shame. I thought for sure they were replacing Kat Cora ... love her but she doesn't win many challenges. I enjoyed the show as well. The savory desert challenge was very interesting!
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 9:31 am
I never tried the most expensive restaurant 2 miles from me that Cat Cora ran. How embarrassing that someone from the SF Bay area lost when the secret ingredient was Dungeness Crab. The Contra Costa Times newspaper once a month sent 2 cooks with the secret ingredient to a reader's house. They had to use only what they could find in the kitchen & garden plus the s.i. And the family voted. Cora rarely won.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 11:05 am
I stayed up way past my bedtime last night to watch this. I think it's amazing how they work with non traditional ingredients. I still love the original Iron Chef though better than the new one. But I do love this competition.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 11:32 am
You and me both, Mocha. I"m a bit bleary-eyed today! 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 11:54 am
Lol. Luckily it's a holiday for us so I'm off from work.
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 11:54 am
Before I read any of this, is this a show airing in Canada right now? I don't see it anywhere. I wish I could get pop-up alerts of new cooking show/food comps!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 2:17 pm
I think Cat's background is in southern and Greek flavors. Yes indeed, she should be able to use any and all ingredients, but there are just some things closer to her heart than others -
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 2:55 pm
I think this is set up for John Besch to win. He has been put in a very positive light the past 6 months or so on anything he's been on with Food network. I look for him to be the winner--without regard to if he is the most deserving. This is a great show though. I loved that they had to doa timed event on what for them must be very basic skills--in many cases so basic it's been awhile since some of them have done them. Never lose where you came from! I also loved that they didn't allow butter and sugar. An excellent way to see who can figure out what other materials make up for basic items. Some did a lot better than others. I give Besch credit on this one for probably doing the best.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 3:58 pm
woo hoo Jodied. I found that the station has ON DEMAND video online. hey it is from 2007!!! hmmmm maybe we cant watch online like the other USA networks block us poor Canadians. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_io/text/0,3180,FOOD_30216_65001,00.html
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 4:47 pm
That's okay, Sunshyne, if I can watch them for free - haven't seen any at all before. I can't watch online 'cause there's no CC. Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out.
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 8:53 pm
Well too bad for me, I went and thought you were talking about on demand on TV - I'm so stupid sometimes. They have Vision and CBC, etc., on demand but not the Food Network.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 9:06 pm
I do hope the rumor about Bartelli leaving is false. I love his food and style -
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 4:14 am
yeah, and those online episodes are just 2-3 min recaps. SIgh, I didnt wait for it to load. i want the Whole episode, not just a teaser.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 8:57 am
Lance, I totally agree with you. As soon as I saw Besh was on, I figured it was his to lose. Without having his own show, he's been getting a lot of airtime on Food Network. Not so sure I'd eat a catfish truffle though (erg!).
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 1:32 pm
Arron Sanchez really slammed them with his knife skills! OMG! Did you see the way poor Traci Des Jardins destroyed her poor chicken? It has been a while for her. I felt so sorry for her. She is a really inspirational cook and has so much knowledge and skill. Unfortunately, when you become an executive chef, you have people like me who do your prep and then you do the job of creating and fine tuning the menu. While she was competing, she was giving advice to Gavin Kaysen about soaking the squid in lime juice to cut the odor and the flavor. She would be a wonderful chef to work for in that regard because her teaching would be something that would be a perk of the job. You could learn so much from her just by showing up for work. I think that John Besh has a good chance of winning this, but not because he has been pre-selected, but because he's a good cook. He's working his backside off and that is obvious by how profusely the man sweats! I don't think that it's going to be a gimmie for Besh. I don't think he'd accept it.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 15, 2007 - 4:55 am
I am surprised that this thread doesn't get more action! There sure is LOTS of action on the show - I am loving watching such gifted people show their stuff - I was sorry to see the other gal go though.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, October 15, 2007 - 6:16 am
Does anyone else get hungry watching this? Lol. I like the hispanic chef, can't think of his name right now.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, October 15, 2007 - 6:17 am
Ok just looked, Aaron Sanchez.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Monday, October 15, 2007 - 7:37 pm
Charlie and I are watching, Tnt. Well, he missed last night's show but I told him all about it today when we visited him. I hope it's repeated during the week because he would love all that science stuff. I had to laugh when the chefs were taught the technique that Hung used all season on Top Chef....it has some French name I can't spell but it's where you vacuum seal the meat and then put it in a warm water bath and cook it very gently. I loved that "cold plate" where it froze the sauces in 90 seconds. I haven't settled on a favorite yet. I have 2 or 3 in mind so far.
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