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Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Monday, August 02, 2010 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Reader, I dislike the crap about making your signature food with your least favorite ingredient, and I also dislike the constant hyper-time trials. Sure sometimes as a chef you'll be thrown a curveball, but mostly you plan your meal with adequate time for shopping and cooking. And particularly with a Food Network show you plan in advance/have time to prepare adequately. I don't think either of those things add to the show.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Monday, August 02, 2010 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the responses about Tom! Nobody lives in the perfect world for their profession - I hope this experience will help him grow up and recognize that!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, August 02, 2010 - 3:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I actually think Herb has more star quality than Brad, so not surprised with the elimination this week. Brad never smiles when he's on cam or "speaking of his POV". Just chatting folks up, yeah, he's awesome. But that ain't how it is when the camera is aimed at you...

I really like Aria in the beginning but I really am not liking her now. I would never watch her show, her personality grates on my nerves.

I wish Aarti's confidence would stay boosted. I would enjoy an Indian food show.

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Monday, August 02, 2010 - 3:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Have to admit Herb does twinkle when he's "on." Brad doesn't twinkle on camera, but apparently he twinkles off camera which is why the judges were pulling for him. Brad's going to do fine, though, somewhere out of the glaring spotlight.

ETA at this point I'm thinking Aarti and Tom in the finals, and if Aarti can pull herself together she'll win (especially if Tom doesn't try to do something with his appearance. How frikkin hard is it to shave and put on slacks and a clean polo? Would it kill him?)

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Monday, August 02, 2010 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I adore Indian food and consider myself so lucky to have it so easily accesssible.

We have only a couple of good Cuban restaurants.

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Monday, August 02, 2010 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
I pegged Herb from the first episode as the winner,and I stand by that simply because I dont want Aarti or Aria to win.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
I'm watching Master chef - and the last people they've shown, I've anted to see a whole season of shows with them!

Next Food Network Stars, needs to find a better base!

Jenjackso
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02-10-2009

Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 11:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jenjackso a private message Print Post    
The difference is that Master Chef is amateurs, maybe NFNS needs to do an amateurs show.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 1:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Last season's winner was a home cook! She has some good stuff on her show this year - wish I could remember her first name, last name is D'Arabian.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 1:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Tnt - her first name is Melissa.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 3:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Bombay - so it is!!

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 3:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
So who does everyone think is going home tonight? I'm guessing Aria. I would have picked Herb but he seems to be golden with the judges despite his confidence and POV issues. Tom could have an absolutely awful night and still get through based on past performance. As annoyed as they have been with Aarti lately, I don't think she's going anywhere tonight. She's not a clutch performer, but even when her presentation sucks she sparkles.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 5:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I think any one of the four who makes a major stumble could leave tonight. Tom was my least favorite presenter until he came up with the fish tale. I adore both Cuban and Indian foods so I would like to see more of those. If Aria gets her groove back, she could be a contender as well.

Nickovtyme
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07-28-2004

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 6:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
Ima say Aria. I like the Iron Chef episode the best of any season. :-)

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 6:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
Aarti gets pretty flustered when she is rushed-could be her, but her dishes are always the favorite of the judges.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 7:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
I sort of like them all, and sort of don't. Aria tries too hard to come across as all bubbly (channelling Rachel Ray?) which will annoy the heck out of me soon enough; Aarti gets flustered (perfect word, thanks Lakecat); Herb has dropped the ball in front of the cameras way too many times; and Tom doesn't seem like he fits the mold, look wise for the Food Network.

So there you have it.

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 7:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
Didn't someone post a spoiler on here a while back that said who won?

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 8:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Yes Lazylu - Reader234 posted the spoiler on July 2nd at 7:15am if anyone is interested.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I'm just bummed Brad was eliminated. His personality was finally starting to show better in front of the camera. I just liked him.

I guess my choice for the win would be between Aarti, with Herb or Tom in 2nd. I do not, at all, like Aria.

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 8:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
I read spoiler and then wished I hadn't. I am okay with who they said won, but would have liked to have been surprised at the end. Don't know why I looked. lol

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 9:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Colossus is bummed about Brad too, Smokey. I liked him and think some coaching could have really brought out the personality they were looking for. But basically, of the people who are left, I'm not sure I would watch any of their shows. I am anti-heat and pro-flavor, so Herb and Aarti are off the list (Herb's healthy recipes have been criticized for lacking flavor). Tom is too slovenly for my taste although I might watch one or two episodes. And Aria hasn't given me any reason to want to watch her cooking. I'm SOL on this season. Of the entire cast, though, the only exchange in placement I would necessarily make is Brad for Herb. The group just failed to "bring it" (I am so sick of that terminology LOL. It certainly has not been 'broughten' by any of them).

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I probably read the spoiler at the time it was posted, and had forgotten it!

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 10:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
Yep, kind of a lack luster season for both Food Netwrk Star and Design Star.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
You said it Lakecat - lack luster. After watching the first 2 Project Runway shows, I think I will add it to the lack luster list also.

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
Yes,and I dont like the 90 minute format.