Food Networks - Loves and Hates

markmywords · #1 06-21-2007, 12:21 PM

How can anyone not like Alton Brown. I just love his corny self!

Iron Chef is my favorite, although I don't like how now the Chairman picks who the chef will battle, just b/c last season everyone picked Flay.

I like just about all of Bobby Flay's shows. He seems like a bit of a prick, but the food looks good and it's entertaining.

Rachel is special, but I've made her dishes and they come out well.

Oh Giada, there is something about her that makes me flip channels.

I don't like Barefoot Contessa, she looks like one of those folks who plays with their dogs and their feet and then goes right back to cooking with no soap and water in between.

There is this guy who comes on weekends. His food looks good, but also like you need 6 years in culinary school just to pick which pan to use.

BetteDavisEyes · #2 06-21-2007, 12:37 PM

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I don't like Barefoot Contessa, she looks like one of those folks who plays with their dogs and their feet and then goes right back to cooking with no soap and water in between.

That just made my day!

Drolefille · #3 06-21-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by markmywords

How can anyone not like Alton Brown. I just love his corny self!

Iron Chef is my favorite, although I don't like how now the Chairman picks who the chef will battle, just b/c last season everyone picked Flay.

I like just about all of Bobby Flay's shows. He seems like a bit of a prick, but the food looks good and it's entertaining.

Rachel is special, but I've made her dishes and they come out well.

Oh Giada, there is something about her that makes me flip channels.

I don't like Barefoot Contessa, she looks like one of those folks who plays with their dogs and their feet and then goes right back to cooking with no soap and water in between.

There is this guy who comes on weekends. His food looks good, but also like you need 6 years in culinary school just to pick which pan to use.

With Iron Chef, it's just the reruns that have the Chairman picking the Chefs I think. But actually you don't get a choice (or you decide long before the show). You also get a list of several possible secret ingredients to prepare your recipes from. (You bring any supplies that aren't standard, and you get a grocery allowance too) So you still have to be flexible (your hints could be beef, chocolate and citrus for example). You also get a few minutes between the reveal of the ingredient and ALLEZ CUISINE! to plan as well.

BetteDavisEyes · #4 01-24-2008, 02:54 AM

So Food Network has some new shows on.

On my list of current faves are Diners Drive-Ins, and Dives. I love Guy! Mike & I actually have scouted and eaten at some of the places he's visited on his show and so far, I like his recommendations.

I'm also a big fan of Jamie Oliver so I like his new show. He makes some yummy food!

Drolefille · #5 01-24-2008, 03:07 AM

Guy came to Springfield! I don't know when the show will air, but it's Charlie Parker's and one of those places I haven't quite made it to yet. They're featured for their breakfast horseshoe.

For those of you who don't know what a horseshoe is, I shall summarize:
Stack, in order, Texas Toast, "Protein," French Fries, Cheese Sauce. Said protein can be anything from a chili burger to a pork tenderloin to fish. Then you go have your arteries flushed. Charlie Parkers has a breakfast version

AlphaFrog · #6 03-29-2011, 01:21 PM

*IF* Giada speaks fluent Italian, I could forgive the lift on double consonants in Italian words, since that second consonant can change the meaning on the word.

Example:
penne: type of pasta
pene: penis

They are pronounced the same except for a little lift/hold on the double n. See how that could get embarassing if you aren't careful?

However, I don't think this is the case for Giada.

MysticCat · #7 03-29-2011, 02:40 PM

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*IF* Giada speaks fluent Italian, I could forgive the lift on double consonants in Italian words, since that second consonant can change the meaning on the word.

Example:
penne: type of pasta
pene: penis

They are pronounced the same except for a little lift/hold on the double n. See how that could get embarassing if you aren't careful?

However, I don't think this is the case for Giada.

Eh. She was born in Rome and live there until she was 8. She didn't speak English until she moved here, and she certainly is from a very Italian family.

Make of that what you will.

AlphaFrog · #8 03-29-2011, 03:05 PM

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Eh. She was born in Rome and live there until she was 8. She didn't speak English until she moved here, and she certainly is from a very Italian family.

Make of that what you will.

I didn't realize that about her (and didn't care enough to Google it). I kinda thought the Italian was a put-on.

Either way, I was really just jumping at the chance to legitimately use the word "penis".

BetteDavisEyes · #9 03-31-2011, 02:34 PM

Pene? LOL! Yeah. Everytime I hear the someone say "penne pasta" I giggle thinking to myself "penis pasta". How mature am I?

Benzgirl · #10 03-31-2011, 03:06 PM

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Pene? LOL! Yeah. Everytime I hear the someone say "penne pasta" I giggle thinking to myself "penis pasta". How mature am I?

Are we heading back to the discussion on what food to serve at a bris? *shutters*

BetteDavisEyes · #11 07-03-2011, 10:39 AM

Going back to people who over-enunciate their words. I watched an episode of Simple Delicioso. I had to change it after 10 minutes b/c the hostesss (didn't care enough to pay attention to her name) does the same thing Giada does but with Spanish words. That just drives me crazy especially b/c I speak Spanish & know there is no real reason to over-enunciate these words. She speaks perfectly fluent English yet insists on doing this emphasis to Spanish words. Really? Ugh!