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Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 10:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure why, but every time there is a "healthy" person competing, the person is probably the least likely to win. I don't know if they intentionally pick a gawdawful choice for contestant or if they just have slim pickin's from which to choose. But I have yet to see someone with a healthy viewpoint actually impress me with personality.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 11:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I think for some people it is their mission to educate people about healthy eating...almost like an obsession. That tends to make them less likely to see a "real world" side of this competition, which is also about being a great personality and being able to pass along their knowledge.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 5:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm sure it's their mission, but I think people might be more receptive to their message if they didn't force healthy down people's throats. I'm one of the healthiest eaters I know, and even I get offended at the way these "chefs" present their points of view. They should want to make me excited about eating healthy... how it tastes great and oh yeah, guess what? It's GOOD for you!

Jgalt
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02-17-2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 10:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jgalt a private message Print Post    
I agree Costacat, they should tell you about this exciting. delicious, dish, and as an aside, it's also great for you. It seems if you lead with "It's good for you", you turn off about 70% of the population.

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 4:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
Nobody watched last night? Who left? I have it taped, but did not see the end.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 5:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Teddy left, I fell asleep just to wake when Teddy was askd to leave.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 6:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Stay-at-home mom won the challenge, and will have her story and recipe published. Jamika and Jeffrey bombed big time on their dishes.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 6:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
And Debbie got smacked on the side of the face or head by a hot tray coming out of the oven by Michael. Totally an accident, but it sure looked like it hurt. He felt terrible about it.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 7:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I thought that was totally Debbie's fault. She should (as Michael told her) let him know she was coming up behind him in that cramped space. I'm sure it hurt badly and I'm glad it wasn't enough to keep her from finishing her dish, but that was really not a smart move on her part.

I was glad Teddy left. He didn't handle himself very well through the competition.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 7:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
What season is this of TNFNS? (And who were the previous winners?)

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 7:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I know Guy Fieri (however you spell it) won one season, and I think that was season 2. Don't have a clue about season 1.

Amy something or other won and her show totally bombed (personally I was a Rory fan and never thought Amy should have won anyway...she only got in the finals on a fluke...LOL...JMO).

Last year was Aaron Big Daddy and apparently his show was seen by some people and they liked it, but it has been relatively low profile.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
yeah, apparently enough people saw his show and liked it because it was picked up for another season.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
I missed the cut - thanks for letting me know!

ITA that Debbie should'nt have sneaked up on him like that, but it did look like she was trying to get under him?? BUT I resented/hated... that Food Network added the sound effect "smack" - ITA it hurt, it had to hurt - but did anyone notice swelling or redness? I'm glad that Bobby Flay said he watched the tape of her getting smacked and praised her for finishing, etc....

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
You were right on all counts Roxip!

The Party Hardy Boys won season 1. (They had a couple of seasons but I've not seen them recently.)

Guy Fieri won season 2. He's all over FTV and I'm bored with his food (so not vegetarian!).

Amy what's her name won season 3. She had one season, but before her show aired she decided she wanted nothing to do with the network. That may be why they did such a shoddy production job on her.

Aaron "Big Daddy" McCargo won season 4. He's actually had two or three mini "seasons" on now (I think what is currently airing is either reruns of the 2nd or the 3rd). I'm not much of a fan of his food either.

Personally, I'd like to see someone with a healthier point of view win. Someone who does farmer's markets, fresh and healthy. Fieri and McCargo do not ever do anything I'd ever be interested in eating (or adapting for a vegetarian) or serving. Amy came closest but even then her food was mostly boring even tho they showed her doing the fresh market thing.


Back to last night's show... geez, what a bunch of bombs! It was past Teddy's time to leave, as he never did find his groove. But some of the others. Katie and raw food TWICE? And I'm sorry, but I just don't "love" Michael's personality. I think he's a bit of a slob and I'm not impressed with his fake cheery queeniness. He absolutely rubs me the wrong way and I am not feeling the love the judges are.

I was glad Melissa did so well this week. I thought it was time for her to shine and she did well on both aspects of both challenges (presentation and food).

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
Teddy reminded me of Ray Liotta - when he played in Goodfellas.

Stacey718995
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07-05-2007

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 8:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
The "Will Work for Food" guy, was he a winner? I was thinking he should be on the list, until I saw Costa's list and she looks like she has them all covered. What am I confusing him with?

I like Guy on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I love seeing the hole in the wall places. I don't watch many of the straight up cooking shows. I agree though, FN would be hard if I were a vegetarian.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 9:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Many of the chefs, such as Ina Garten, cook things that I can eat or can modify easily enough. Heck, even Bobby Flay these days is going more vegetarian, talking about vegetarian options when he's grilling. There are a few, though, that it's not even worth attempting to modify (and Guy and Aaron are two). For the most part, though, I don't watch Food Network like I used to. I'll catch a few random shows on the weekends, and maybe will download a recipe that looks like it's different from anything I've done before. Other than that, I think the quality of the shows and chefs has gone down a bit and/or I'm just overdosed on food shows.

ETA: For me, while it's good to have a likable person describing what he or she is cooking, major big personalities turn me off. That may be why I'm not a fan of Michael's this season. I don't think they are "real".

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
The Will Work for Food guy didn't win. I think he came in 3rd on Aaron's season. I think a female got second, but I may have mixed those two up.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Stacey - Adam Gertler (Will Work For Food guy), was a runner-up in Season 4.

Justpassingby
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08-14-2007

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 9:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justpassingby a private message Print Post    
Adam, the "Will Work for Food" guy, was third place in Aaron McCargo's season. They loved his "on air personality, but his cooking was very inconsistent.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I just re-watched (since I fell asleep last night watching). Let's face it they can all cook,yes, some better than others. At the end of the day it's all about personality for the judges and which of them would fit in with the FN family.

I think they are leaning towards Debbie. She's likable and I don't think the FN has many (if any) Asian on air personalities.

The time constraints are more of a test about their personalities rather than purely a culinary test. Snd also brings drama for the viewers. When they have their own show everything is prep'd for them. What the time constraints do is show them what their personalities will be like under pressure. So Jamika's fiasco with the potato's can be over looked because she didn't completely freak out, Debbie handled herself OK being hit by the tray (she screwed up by not letting him know she was coming).

I like Melissa but they have enough perky young ladies already on FN and I don't think she'd bring anything new to the table. I think Jamika isn't unique to the FN either. Katie is too emotional and green and the judges are correct when they say she doesn't bring authority across when she's on air.

I like Michael and Jeffrey. Micheal would be unique to the show and Jeffrey, well I like him and think he's different than anyone else on FH but different is NOT enough.

I'll make a prediction that it'll be either Debbie or Michael as the winner.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Lisa was 2nd in Aaron's season.

On the blog on FN website (whose the judge who is the head honcho at FN? - the white-haired guy? BOB?) he said the bruise was really painful looking and they covered it up with makeup (and her hair).

Stacey718995
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07-05-2007

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
Adam Gertler, the host of Will Work for Food, was a finalist on season 4. I thought he won due to him getting a show. I don't care for that show either.

I don't watch for cooking purposes anymore. Since lapband surgery it is stupid for me to cook full meals anymore, too much waste. I watch for the fun of it, which is really Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Throwdown with Bobby Flay and The Next Food Network Star. I have also enjoyed the few episodes they have shown lately of The Best Thing I Have Ever Ate.

I thought that Melissa would be too "peppy" for me but I am liking her. I agree with Michael, if he could do a good mix of the attitude and the food I would be OK, but it really doesn't seem about the food at all but all about being famous

ETA: Thank you for the info, I was busy typing when you all helped me out. TYVM

Stacey718995
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07-05-2007

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
Was it clarified ever if the pan that hit Debbie was also hot?

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, June 29, 2009 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
I know they are looking for a personality, but I want someone who can teach me cooking, I cringe at their "stories" since I don't care, LOL. I just want to know who to make the dishes that I might not normally try at home if I didn't see how it was done.

I know a lot of people don't like Rachael Rays show, but I have learned a lot of good tips from her and from Ina. Can't stand to watch Guy and avoid every program he is on.