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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 3:49 am
If there is an appropriate emoticon, would someone please add it?!? The last time there was one of these, it was to replace Mario! Is this contest a replacement (who?) or an addition contest?
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 11:35 am
and why does that one woman look so familiar?? http://www.foodnetwork.com/the-next-iron-chef/index.html Amanda Freitag? 10 rivals one title - so it begins...
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 11:49 am
Reader, according to her bio: Amanda just recently battled Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America and has a recurring role as a judge on the new Food Network series, Chopped. That may be why she looks familiar.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 12:52 pm
She is the one who had apparently appointed herself as "toughest critic EVER!" on Chopped. She hardly ever says a kind word to the contestants - sometimes when they are not present, a softer, gentler Amanda appears but not often!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:25 am
I know I saw her battle Bobby Flay - but I couldnt place her - I dont remember her on Chopped... I had thought she was on a reality cooking show and got cut early - but it wasnt listed in her bio! It must be chopped, but I only recall Alex as the tough woman judge from chopped! (and I dont have a video plug in to watch the clips posted that come up on google!! But Wikipedia has a list of the ingredients, and the judges per episode, and I know I've watched those episodes!!)
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 7:33 am
You are right, Reader! It is Alex, not Amanda on Chopped! My bad! Lordy, how I miss my mind!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 12:32 pm
Tnt - they both are on Chopped!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopped_(TV_series) it lists each show - the ingredients and the judges!! I'm sure when I see a rerun with Amanda as judge I'll put it together - but seriously I want her to have been on a reality show - and not a winner!!
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Wowprincess
Member
09-04-2006
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 11:47 pm
Yep, Amanda is definitely on Chopped as well - I rarely care for anything she says!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 8:41 am
MODS: Can we get the title of this thread changed to the correct title of the show? The Next Iron Chef Don't forget that this starts tonight. Watched the marathon of last season last night
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 8:57 am
Sure thing. 
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 7:41 pm
Right off, I don't care for that Chef Freitag or Chef Appleman. I don't see anyone with the fun personalities of Chefs Symon or Beck from last season. That may come, though. Hated that first elimination competition. That really stunk and I feel sorry for the guy that got grasshoppers. What the heck was he supposed to do with them? *shrug*
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 10:08 pm
That really stunk and I feel sorry for the guy that got grasshoppers. What the heck was he supposed to do with them? *shrug* Chocolate covered grasshoppers. Grasshopper soup. Roasted grasshoppers over a salad. (just making stuff up, I'm in the middle of watching the episode so haven't gotten to this part of the show yet, but it looks like everyone is going to get weird ingredients).

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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, October 05, 2009 - 6:43 am
I'm definitely not a fan of Chef Freitag. I hope she goes soon. Her expression when she was eating the lamb kidney (during the first challenge). The woman has a serious attitude and ego problem.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, October 05, 2009 - 7:01 am
Was Chef Appleman the one with the unhatched eggs? Oh my goodness I doubt I could have ate that. I thought Chef Mehta was funny with his comment about the grandma enjoying the 'hard' matzha balls.
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Monday, October 05, 2009 - 8:18 am
I caught a bit of this late last night when they were well into the comp...I was like "unhatched eggs"? ewww
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, October 05, 2009 - 9:04 am
Yeah, that unhatched eggs was pretty disgusting. Not sure I could've eaten that dish, let alone cooked with 'em. Not with all the bits attached.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, October 05, 2009 - 9:05 am
Yah, that elimination challenge was just yuk. I prefer 'normal' food.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Monday, October 05, 2009 - 9:35 am
I think they called them unlaid eggs, not unhatched eggs. All eggs are unhatched... http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/07/dining/07eggs.html?_r=2&ref=dining&oref=slogin
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, October 05, 2009 - 1:51 pm
I was surprised to see Amanda there. I got a good chuckle while she was being critiqued since she's somewhat of a nasty critic herself. I want Amanda around for her to hear a few more nasty comments about her food. She looks about 10 years older on Next Iron Chef than on Chopped...she needs to get Chopped makeup people stat!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 05, 2009 - 5:28 pm
Lil - Cooking is much harder work than criticising - perhaps that is why she looks older! My TV Guide has a re-run tomorrow night, so I will get to see the part - almost ALL - where I fell asleep!
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Tuesday, October 06, 2009 - 12:51 pm
LOL, right Prisoner!! Double ewwwwwww after reading the article about the unlaid eggs!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, October 06, 2009 - 7:46 pm
Just saw the show tonight! Boy, there is going to be some - possibly dirty - infighting with the group! I was fine with who left - and probably could have dispensed with two or three of the others without pain!
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 7:17 am
Eel is delicious especially smoked. So that is not a weird ingredient. Safest fish to eat in Europe since when the skin is peeled, most of the polutants are removed.
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 8:40 am
I was thinking about Grasshopper fried rice. Kind of makes me gag a bit, but hey, I eat shrimp, lobster, crayfish, crab, I could probably eat grasshopper if I take off the thorny legs and the wings. I found some authentic recipes for grasshopper. Grasshopper dishes: Oaxaca Enchiladas About 1000 grasshoppers (the younger the better) 1/2 cup chili sauce pinch of salt garlic onion 1 lemon 1 cup guacamole 6 tortillas Directions: Soak the grasshoppers in clean water for 24 hours. Boil them, then let dry. Fry in a pan with garlic, onion, salt and lemon. Roll up in tortillas with chili sauce and guacamole. According to the author, "Serves six if you can find six." from American Way American Airlines Magazine Grasshopper Kabobs Ingredients (6 servings): 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoon minced fresh herbs -- parsley, mint, thyme and/or tarragon. 12 frozen grasshoppers, katydids, locusts, or other suitably sized Orthoptera, thawed 1 red pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 1 small yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges Directions: Mix all ingredients for the marinade in a nonreactive baking dish. Add the Orthoptera, cover, and marinate overnight. When ready to cook, remove the insects from the marinade. Pat them dry, for ease of handling. Assemble each kabob, alternately skewering the insects, peppers, and onion wedges to create a visually interesting lineup. Cook the kabobs two or three inches above the fire, turning them every two or three minutes and basting them with additional olive oil as required. The exact cooking time will vary, depending on the kind of grill and types of insects used; however, the kabobs should cook for no longer than 8 or 9 minutes. (from Utterly Outrageous Recipes) Chocolate Covered Grasshoppers 2 Squares of semisweet chocolate 25 dry-roasted crickets and/or grasshoppers with legs and wings removed. Melt chocolate as directed on the box. Dip insects in chocolate place on wax paper and refrigerate. Recipe from Orkin
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 8:59 am
I don't like Nate Appleman's attitude much at all. He is arrogant and rude, but he's evidently an amazing chef. He's two years older than my son, and he grew up just 37 miles from my home. I wouldn't want to work for him or with him because he's just obnoxious. This may be his game face/competitive attitude, but it's not necessary.
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