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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 7:49 pm
I looked for a frying pan or cookpot emoticon, but there didn't seem to be one! I volunteer once a week with one and twice a month with another organization that are trying to use cookng skills as a means to better lives for un- or underemployed people. I conpletely celebrate Chef Jeff and his goals!
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Jami
Member
10-08-2003
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 3:31 am
This show seems to be a breath of fresh air. I really admire what he is trying to do.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 6:10 am
While I admire what he's doing, the show couldn't hold my interest. FWIW, in San Francisco there is a restaurant that is staffed almost completely by ex-cons. The name escapes me, but they are right on the embarcadero. The entire block is devoted to rehabbing the ex-cons, providing housing, movie theaters, training in the restaurant, and so on. I've eaten there for years, the food is awesome, and it's pretty impressive how well it works.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 9:56 am
What channel and time is this show on? I haven't heard of it. Sound interesting from your posts.
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Mysticlady
Member
07-05-2007
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 10:23 am
It's on the Food Network - Sunday night - It was on at 9 o'clock central time for me. I forgot it was on so I missed it.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 10:43 am
Anything concerning food gets my attention. I thought there were some appealing young people on the show as well. Adam is NOT one of them -
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 12:59 pm
I enjoyed this show. I'm interested to see how it all pans out.
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Katbee
Member
09-15-2001
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 5:16 pm
There was a show like this a few years ago with Jamie Oliver. I like it because no one gets voted off and the people seem truly grateful to be given a second chance.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 6:36 pm
I am surprised this thread is getting so many comments. I figured I would be the only TVCHer to watch it!
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Redpen
Member
07-24-2003
| Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 9:23 pm
Costa, were you talking about Delancey Street? Didn't they start out as a moving company staffed by ex-cons, and then branch out?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 4:02 am
Ohgoodgawd. You'd think I'd remember that! Yes, Delancey Street! Have you been there? I haven't been there in a few years. And yes, originally they started a moving school, and then the restaurant was in 1991 or so. (For the rest of you, if you're interested, see The Delancey Street Foundation. I always thought it was an interesting idea, and I loved the way it was started and grew into a self supporting community.
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Daydreamer
Member
05-30-2008
| Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 9:32 am
Costacat, Redpen: I work in criminal law in California, and uniformly, throughtout all of the state trial courts, the Delancy Street programs are HIGHLY thought of by the criminal bench and bar, both for drug "diversion" (rather than incarceration in a state prison), and also for post-prison rehabilitation.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 1:08 pm
I enjoyed this first episode too, and will definitely keep tuning in. How to handle Adam? Put him on dishwasher till he learns a bit of humility? Or put him on crew leader, so he has to take responsibility, and not blame someone else with the whiney "he didn't tell me what to doooooo....." Put him on dishwasher, and he'll continue to whine and say how he's overlooked and he should have been leader. Put him in the leadership position and he still has Chef Jeff to point to as the one responsible for not directing him properly. Hopefully he'll learn to grow up more on this show.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, October 17, 2008 - 4:21 am
Daydreamer, thanks for that. I always thought they did a great thing, but it's nice to know that the justice system thinks so, too.
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 4:22 pm
<I'm interested to see how it all pans out.> LOL 
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Bobbie_552001
Member
05-07-2007
| Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 7:30 pm
You're a very funny guy.....
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, November 17, 2008 - 4:32 pm
I missed the last epi - what went down? Aanyone know?
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 9:44 am
They all got scholarships. All of them were attending classes except for Adam. I enjoyed the Finale
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Mysticlady
Member
07-05-2007
| Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 10:33 am
I enjoyed the finale, too! Might want to check Food Network this weekend as they might run the episode again.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 3:22 pm
I think the next episode isn't until Friday sometime. I realized I'd missed Sunday's ep, and flipped thru every day until I found it on my DVR guide.
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 4:31 pm
I watched but had a hard time with Adam....I am not surprised he has not taken up the opportunities he was offered.....a job in Houston and scholarship. The concept was great tho and I bet several of them have really had their life changed.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 5:51 pm
I bet Adam has had a hard time getting his ged. He needed to get that first. I'm sad he didn't make the most out of the opportunity.
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