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And I swear I've seen Giada give the hairy eyeball to anyone who does not pronounce "spagheetee" etc. in her presence.
Why oh why would Steven Tyler shill for Burger King
Dude looks like... he needs to eat a Triple Whopper.
One night in Alexandria...
I agree that the Demo Kitchen at Society Fair will be a unique and fun experience with excellent food. Take a look at the website or call to see what types of cuisines are offered on what day.
The menu is fluid, so if you are up for anything (with excellent cocktails and wine), this is for you.
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Jeff's show is rather boring and I don't think it has legs. I think his personality is great and perhaps they can shoehorn him into another "POV".
This is not a slam at all when i note that Jeff looks to have gained a significant amount of weight since winning. He's so young and a dad-- I hope he steps away from the "samwiches" for the sake of his health, because he's headed up the scale and in the wrong direction.
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I saw a piece on her and her family/career recently... was it the Today Show??
Anyway, it showed her busy day of filming and family stuff etc. and her diet struck me as very regimented.
I think she likes being skinny way more than she likes food. Nothing wrong with that and a big part of her branding is her looks and figure, so she's got a lot invested in being a size 0.
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She was shooting some daggers with her eyes, wasn't she!
It's interesting to see the differences in personalities on and off screen. Some hosts more than others. Bobby Flay seems about the same across any of his shows, on FNS and other appearances.
Giada seems to exude little warmth "in person" on this show.
Alton seems like a cool dude. I'd be on his team anytime.
Pork roast is in meat netting. Can I sear it in that?
If it's rubber/stretchy, then no, If it's twine/string, then ok.
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You sort of missed my point, so just drop it and let's get back on topic, mmk?
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I agree. Although I know very little about acting careers besides the obvious, I think they tend to be the real deal. And, they get the shit end of the stick so often as far as breaks go. The breaks seem to go to the ones who deserve it least: Snooky, all the Kardshians and their spawn, any "Housewife" who gets a dance club, auto-tuned-voiced dreck of a song laid and anyone, anyone,anyone who tries to revive their brief Reality TV life with a sex tape.
And I'll get off the RTV tangent, as I think the retooled FNS has some promise. I think the team leaders' claws are going to be coming out soon!
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I thought the Cajun guy's ettouffee looked delicious. I like his look and energy.
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Depend on your definition of reality tv. I place TNFNS and Top Chef in Reality TV.
They are CAST MEMBERS. Same as Real Housewives, Survivor, Jersey Shore and 16 and Pregnant.
It's. A. Show.
If any of them gets a (likely) brief food show televised in the early hours of Sunday morning, then good for them.
Most will fade into the obscurity from which they came. And that's not a bad thing.
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Yes, very, Reality TV is not a career. Acting is. Acting is substance. RTV is flash, nothing more. It's a cesspool of desperate, dysfunctional narcissists ripe for exploiting for the car-wreck-ratings-factor.
I give you any and all "cast" members of any Real Housewives of X show. Blech.
Yes, sometimes a Reality star will break through the ceiling and get a media career with legs. Bethanny Frankel is getting her own talk show, but that's exceedingly rare.
What most RTV stars get is brief celebrity and fame, followed by the sound of no one caring.
Raw kale salad
What kind of Kale was it?
Generally, lacinato/cavalo nero/Tuscan/dinosaur kale works in salad and if you chiffonade the kale it will stretch into a many salads. I blend it with other greens myself. To me, it's just too much chew all on its own.
Were you wilting it, it wouldn't stretch as far, so I think it's worth the price especially when using it raw.
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Chopped and something else mentioned upthread?
If you watch the main food channels' competition shows, you tend to see repeat competitors. In fact, in many Reality TV genres, you'll see a pattern of the same people popping up.
Fame whoring and flash (albeit brief and sometimes not that bright) without substance.
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Black eyed pea soup? Maybe call it dip, I don't know, but what a total fail just on the cooking. And the dithering and whining over having to make a soup? Please sister, that's a blessing to anyone who knows how to cook. I could make almost anything shine like a new penny if I could make a soup out of it.
I thought the camera absolutely loved her, so it's a shame she couldn't get out of her own way.
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Far Side comic strip! Hysterical!
I thought Md. Crab Boy was channeling Rick Astley.
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I was thinking the exact same thing when I watched it on dvr last night. I said to my DH, "you know, I just couldn't supplicate/ prostrate myself to the TV chefs and executives. It would be too humiliating to me.
But hey, for some winners, they get a big career and to be one ones kissed up to, so there's that.
I just cringe at these contestants acting like dogs being trained to perform behaviors for rewards. The field is so uneven between these adults where the contestants are remanded to child-like roles. I would love to be mentored, but not at the expense of my dignity.
Which is to say, I would not somersault onto a stage and shout "rock and roll!", trot out my deceased parents or rail against America's proclivity towards fast food and sedentar lifestyle.
Kitchen remodel -- which comes first, granite or cabinets?
will go grab my paper right now, thanks!
Artichokes!!! Any low fat alternatives to butter with garlic & lemon????
Interstingly... last week at a local farmers market, I picked up Vivaldi potatoes. They were Yukon Gold-like and really a bargain. Fresh, too, which is hard to find at a supermarket. Anyway, I'd never heard of this potato and I looked it up and they are referred to as the "Weight Watcher's Potato" because they have around 30% fewer calories and carbs than other popular varieties.
Perhaps you already know this, but I thought it pretty cool.
And funny, the baked potato used to be on of the biggest staples for the dieter. I remember many a skinny-already "dieting" women pulling out their baked potato for lunch and topping with fat free dressing and broccoli. Funny how point of view changes.
Kitchen remodel -- which comes first, granite or cabinets?
Good to know-- will have to ask our designer about that one. Thanks!
Kitchen remodel -- which comes first, granite or cabinets?
After reading this thread, I'm seriously considering silestone-- not to get anyone on a "which counter material is best" debate, but I like the idea of a known quantity/appearance once it's cut and in my kitchen. So, thanks for the food for thought!
Kitchen remodel -- which comes first, granite or cabinets?
That's a great idea. With our new designer and cabinet source, we'll be able to afford to upgrade to paint/stain if we want. It can really change the whole look.
Artichokes!!! Any low fat alternatives to butter with garlic & lemon????
damn I'm going to have to buy some artichokes now! Great list.
Unique beach hot dog in Cape May in the 70's
Perhaps not helpful to your request, but have you tried Tommy's Hot dogs on Jackson Street? I can't wait to dig into one this season.
Mmmm.... the Reuben.
Artichokes!!! Any low fat alternatives to butter with garlic & lemon????
I"m not afraid of carbs, thank you ;-) Besides, Hellman's Low Fat has 0 sugar/serving (although there is sugar down in the ingredient list) and 1 g carb/serving, so your coach should read some labels and encourage pupils to do the same.
Kraft with Olive Oil Reduced Fat has no sugar, for that matter.
How to make an egg patty?
use a can like tuna. Spray with Pam inside before adding egg and cooking. One the egg begins to set up, add a bit of water to the pan and cover. Cook to your doneness.
You could also use a ramekin. Break egg into oiled ramekin and bake in oven in bain marie. Should flip out.
