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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 17, 2015 1:02:32 GMT
I missed a few episodes due to BB, but I think I'm caught up. I seriously would NOT watch any of these guys shows??! would anyone else? they just don't seem relatable to me, a mom, with a career, who works full time, and wants to add something to my meals. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 1:07:14 GMT
I don't really care for any of them either. If I had to watch one, I'd pick Eddie. I originally leaned towards Jay but there's just something about him that makes me think he lacks serious confidence
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Aug 17, 2015 1:07:44 GMT
This season is the first we haven't watched since we started watching this show. We saw the first episode, and it just wasn't interesting anymore. Now that people aren't guaranteed to get a show, it's like they're playing for nothing.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 17, 2015 2:10:30 GMT
well, that sealed the deal. They already had a winner like him, big daddy, and that show never lasted.
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Post by stampinbetsy on Aug 17, 2015 2:16:02 GMT
I'm a little surprised by the outcome, but I guess we'll just see how it goes.
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Post by *KAS* on Aug 17, 2015 2:16:39 GMT
I loved that show...but had no idea it was even airing right now! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 2:20:29 GMT
I can only name two of the previous winners - maybe some season they wll get one that sticks. I'm happy with the winner. I think of the 3 he has the most ability to make a real show.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 17, 2015 2:27:09 GMT
I totally would have watched Dom I think. And I think he would have taught or showed me something I would actually use.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 17, 2015 2:29:49 GMT
that was a crock of sh!t! The only one that really was genuine at all was Dom, and I don't understand how the network executives thought Eddie has more long-term staying power as a host than either Dom OR Jay.
I may get flamed for this, but in my cynicism, I think he won because he's black. Giada and Bobby wanted to cut Eddie a few weeks ago, but the network execs overrode their decision. I believe the fact that he's black is part of why they kept him.
eta: every year, we start out saying we won't watch this show because it's so baffling, who they end up choosing as the winner, but every year, we get sucked back in. And I'm STILL bitter that Justin Warner never got a television show out of the whole thing. Like someone else said, what's the point, other than to have still another competition show?? At least now that it's over they can get on to the fun of Food Truck Road Trip.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 17, 2015 2:40:00 GMT
LOVE food truck road trip!!
Yea, and the stupid winner LAST yr, didn't even GET a show cuz he couldn't keep his mouth shut. They are kinda not really doing well in the making new shows department are they?
Demaris and Guy? is that it?
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Post by Penellopy on Aug 17, 2015 2:56:28 GMT
I would watch Eddie Jackson's show. His cooking style is more of what we cook at home. While I like Dom and Jay, Dom was heavy on the pasta and Jay was heaving into the frying. Neither of which fits our style of cooking or eating.
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Post by stampinbetsy on Aug 17, 2015 3:09:04 GMT
eta: every year, we start out saying we won't watch this show because it's so baffling, who they end up choosing as the winner, but every year, we get sucked back in. And I'm STILL bitter that Justin Warner never got a television show out of the whole thing. Like someone else said, what's the point, other than to have still another competition show?? At least now that it's over they can get on to the fun of Food Truck Road Trip. Rumor has it that the reason Justin never got a show was because he thought he could call the shots, and when he couldn't, he wouldn't cooperate. I was kind of surprised it didn't turn out to be Dom - they set his arc up to be terrible, terrible, gets eliminated, comes back, is better. But I really thought it would end up being Jay because he was so good from the start. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 17, 2015 3:14:39 GMT
yeah-- you just reminded me that I'm STILL naive enough to think those shows are real, and not over-produced within an inch of their lives, to make us think / feel what they want us to... yet another reason I really don't want to get sucked back into it next year.  |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 17, 2015 3:19:20 GMT
Of the three finalists, I think Eddie is the one I'd be most likely to watch. I was really disappointed that they kept Dom over Arnold.
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Post by darkchami on Aug 17, 2015 5:39:15 GMT
well, that sealed the deal. They already had a winner like him, big daddy, and that show never lasted. His show aired for 3-4 years. Honestly, that is longer than most of their winners. |
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 17, 2015 6:47:45 GMT
We were happy with Eddy as the winner, but confused by the BBQ theme show - when did that become his POV?
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Post by imkat on Aug 17, 2015 6:54:53 GMT
There is also the Sandwich Guy who got his own show...maybe two seasons? He is also on a foodie talk show with a few other FN personalities.
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Post by JustTricia on Aug 17, 2015 11:16:05 GMT
Have they done the pilots like this before? I don't remember them not doing an actual cooking show before.
For that reason alone I thought Dom was going to win as he can talk to *people* just fine, but not to the camera. I thought that was totally set up for Dom.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 12:37:39 GMT
LOVE food truck road trip!! Yea, and the stupid winner LAST yr, didn't even GET a show cuz he couldn't keep his mouth shut. They are kinda not really doing well in the making new shows department are they? Demaris and Guy? is that it? Melissa D'Arabian did three seasons of her show. I like watching her. Jeff Mauro is still on A few shows. Sandwich Guy was nominated for a daytime Emmy. I like watching him too. |
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Post by choppedliver on Aug 17, 2015 13:15:28 GMT
I kinda have to disagree. Most of these people are still around just not in their original show. Jeff is on The Kitchen, Melissa D'Arabian and Arti are on Guy's Grocery Games. Demaris (sp) still has a kitchen show.
I liked all three but I really liked Dom. I'm hoping he shows up in specials.
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Post by STBC on Aug 17, 2015 13:33:50 GMT
There is also the Sandwich Guy who got his own show...maybe two seasons? He is also on a foodie talk show with a few other FN personalities. I just looked it up ... Sandwich King had six seasons (edit: multiple "seasons" per year). Looks like it still airs on Mondays. I liked watching it because of the Chicago restaurants he featured.
Food Network: Sandwich King
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Post by Skellinton on Aug 17, 2015 14:58:25 GMT
Eddie is the one I would watch too, but I would use Dom's recipes.
I love Jeff Mauro's recipes, his squash grilled cheese with caramelized onions is probably one of my very favorite recipes ever. His biscuit and gravy sandwiches are great too. Personally I can't stand Guy Fieri and don't understand why he has stuck around and been so successful.
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Post by Dictionary on Aug 17, 2015 16:46:45 GMT
Ironically I actually like all three of the finalist, but would I watch any of their shows, this question I have mulled over in my mind a few times. I really like Jay but not interested in watching him cook fried southern food, now if he hosted something else I might actually watch. Eddie is very likable as well but doubt I would want to cook Caribbean food and most likely wouldn't tune in to some other show he hosted. Dom I really would watch his cooking show, and I would probably watch him host something else. He really makes you feel relaxed and he's pretty funny.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 17, 2015 16:55:37 GMT
I don't know that I really care who the winner was. Lately we see a lot of the finalists with their own specials or show up in other FN shows.
I was really voting for Arnold. I liked his Martha vibe and that's the way I like to host a party. Pretty food in pretty displays. And show me food that can be made ahead of time (not sure that he did that, but that's what I look for when planning a party.) Often it's just as simple as using a unique plate or garnish. I like that--stuff that looks complicated but is really so very simple.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 17, 2015 17:07:15 GMT
"I would watch Eddie Jackson's show. His cooking style is more of what we cook at home. While I like Dom and Jay, Dom was heavy on the pasta and Jay was heaving into the frying. Neither of which fits our style of cooking or eating"
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What exactly IS his cooking style? because I think everyone is confused over that! ha. I cook alot of pasta, so I would have loved Dom!!
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 17, 2015 17:07:54 GMT
Here's the list of past winners:
Lenny McNab
Damaris Phillips
Justin Warner
Jeff Mauro
Aartie Sequeria
Melissa d'Arabian
Aaron McCargo
Amy Finley
Guy Fieri
The Hearty Boys
I don't think we have seen anything from last season's contestants. I liked Emma Frisch and Loreal Gavin--I'd like to see at least a special from either of them. We've seen Viet Pham (Season 9) on some of the competition shows, and he often wins. And some of the others pop up every now and then. But really, I would think the risk of giving everything up to MAYBE become a FN star is pretty risky. It seems like they choose contestants/winners who are older and more established, but those people often have families and real chef jobs. But the current FN seems to be top heavy with older, famous chefs. It would probably be good for their brand to get someone younger in there. Maybe that's happening more behind the scenes.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 17, 2015 17:20:10 GMT
Lennys show was cancelled due to his racist comments I think it was. I can't remember who the 2nd place person even was?! ha
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 17, 2015 17:38:12 GMT
ooh, I didn't even KNOW about that scandal! And I totally forgot about him, which I'm sure is what the Food Network is hoping would happen.
I think they should give up on the contest format of finding the next star, and just GIVE us some new show content, darn it. I would like to see a show again like Alton Brown's show, and some new / different types of 'how to' cooking shows, as opposed to shows that take you to established restaurants, competitions, etc. But I guess the Food Network is giving us viewers what we want?? Or what we say we want, anyway??
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