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Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 7:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
The final five were on Rachael Ray show this morning. Each had to do a 4 minute presentation. They had to cook healthy, family friendly dishes using a girl scout as an assistant. Everyone did a good job. I saw a different side of Aaron. He was outgoing, talkative and seemed to be more comfortable in front of the camera this time.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
So what's his problem when it counts? He is such a CUTE guy that I hurt for him every time he bombs out -

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 2:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
I think it may have been the live audience that helped. He seems to be a friendly guy who interacts well with people.

The judging for this challenge will be done on Sunday's show. The top 4 will be headed to Las Vegas.

Ramsfan
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01-27-2004

Friday, July 04, 2008 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ramsfan a private message Print Post    
Darn it, I forgot to watch RR...

I can't wait for the episode to air. I really want Aaron to succeed!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 7:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Guess who went home tonight........keep guessing, cuz it is not who most people would have guessed......it is SHANE!!!

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 7:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
It was a joy to watch Aaron on Rachel Ray .. he sparkled and did such a great job!!

Shane is gone. No life experience. No passion.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 7:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I agree, though, cuz he was pretty darn boring. No passion that I could see, but a nice guy...

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I agree, still a nice guy but not someone I'd be interested in watching.

Hi Julie! a

Ramsfan
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01-27-2004

Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 8:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ramsfan a private message Print Post    
I'm so glad Aaron did well! I was surprised at how poorly Kelsey did, she cooked nothing!! Lisa was so great until the end...

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 8:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
I'm sick of Lisa.

Every week it's the same thing...mememememe, IIIIIII, mememememememe.

C'mon...I mean really....maybe you don't have to dumb your food down for kids...but dumb it down enough you can cook it..sheesh. Oh so now we know her kids have sophisticated palates...puleez, it's only because Mac-n-cheese prolly never get cooked at your house. Get over yourself already...sheesh.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 11:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Aaron did so great! And I still like Lisa. Adam, not so much, but he did pretty well tonight.

I thought the right person went home, for sure.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 5:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I was so glad to see Aaron do well - he has the nicest smile!

What was Kelsey thinking? Actually I understood what she was thinking - be in CHARGE! - but this was not the time or the place! She could have done so much more with this opportunity -

I am pretty sure Lisa's kid said she had never had horseradish - not that she liked it as she was quoted.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 7:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
I think Lisa would have had this challenge if she'd held it together. She started out so strongly and her brownie girl was politely going along with things, even if they weren't all exactly true.

Shane was completely out of his element with this challenge! And I agree with Tnt, that Kelsey wasn't thinking. Then again, I thought that Rachel Ray (inappropriately at times, IMO) jumped in with comments in such a rapid-fire way that I think that maybe it contributed to Lisa's shutdown. I understand keeping things moving, but geesh Rachel, shut up for 2 seconds (had to tell her that just in case she frequents TVCH, lol)!

I'm not a fan of Aaron's, and blech x 2 on Adam!

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 8:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure that Lisa will win, but I would love to see her have a really strong week. I think she is the most accomplished chef of the remaining contestants. I'm not sure that Aaron isn't the best COOK left, but does he have the strong food knowledge that the judges so emphasize?

Adams is too much like some of the other hosts on FN in that he has a lot of personality, but he doesn't seem to have the strong cooking skills that they have. Kelsey's immaturity keeps peeking through. I think she can still win this thing but she will have to overcome herself.

As for Lisa and me me me...this competition really does shed a spotlight on your personality and what are your strong points and your weak points...if you are going to compete at this level then you need to develop yourself further. They should all be doing a high level of introspection.

Shane needs more life experience before he can be truly interesting, and he needs to unbend a little...he was way too rigid to come down to the level. I think he probably is a HUGE food snob. He was totally unable to relate to a child.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 8:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I didn't like the way Lisa would not give Kelsey an answer about her chicken. (though K didn't make chicken, but whatever the question was, L wouldn't really answer it). I know it's a competition but I doubt K having the correct answer would have had a "make or break" effect. Also didn't like L when the guys were asking her how she was and she wouldn't talk (when the judges were deliberating).

I am thinking Aaron may win this whole thing after all. He is the best TV person. I do love Adam on screen, but he is kind of "vanilla"--cute and funny, but rather forgettable. Kelsey is perky and cute but maybe too young for a show. Lisa is okay, and she too may win, but she seems scattered lately...

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 8:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Adam just comes across to me as if he is saying, "hey look at me, I'm standing on my head!" as a small child does when they want attention. He grates on my nerves with his belief that he is so hysterical. He's not even remotely amusing to me.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 12:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
It was a sausage, and I'm sorry...even I, the world's most inadequate cook, know how to cook sausage! Yes, I think it was harmless for Lisa to answer her and a little petty, but I also know that when you are really in your own head and thinking through stuff you don't want to have to be distracted from what you are doing to answer somebody else's question...but then again, that is Lisa's main problem, right? She is way too much in her own head.

I took her not answering the guys' questions in the green room as her despair in thinking she was gone. I don't think it was that she didn't want to answer them...I think she couldn't because she was trying to hold it all together.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Why should Lisa give her advice or cooking tips? They are competing.
I agree with Roxi, I think she was simply too upset to talk.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 2:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I also agree with Rox and Tex that Lisa was way too upset to talk - she definitely thought she was going home.


Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 2:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Kelsey asked a very elementary question anyway. She wanted to know if she should squeeze the sausage out of the casing to cook it. Duh, how else would you make meatballs with it?

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 6:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
And that may be the problem with a very young chef...they have all the so-called "book" knowledge of how to prepare fine foods, but do they have the everyday experience in a kitchen? I guess it depends on what kind of show you want to put on, but most of us need to know how to embellish our day-in and day-out cooking, not how to prepare a fine French meal for 10 guests (okay, I know SOME of you are already accomplished cooks and yes you DO want to know that...I'm not discounting that...I'm just speaking for those of us who struggle to figure out what to cook for supper at night that is nutritious and yet will please an 11-year old who thinks McDonalds is fine cuisine). Shoot, I only discovered the Cooking Corner thread a couple of weeks ago and I think I've found heaven...LOL!

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 9:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Roxip... what and where is the Cooking Corner thread? Can you post a link to that website?


Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
OH, I'm so inadequate...not sure how to link to it, but it is in the general discussions area above...

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
OH, it's here? I never knew that. I've never been in General Discussions!


Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Methinks Lex needs to get out more... :-)

Here's Cooking Corner.