Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I watched it last night. I thought I had taped the previous episodes, but when I went to watch them, they weren't there. I was glad the episode last night stood by itself. Hopefully, I can catch the others on re-runs.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I am bad about staying on topic so I appologize in advance, but I also was wondering if y'all watch the Challenge series. I watched a cake challenge the other day that totally had me cracking up. It involved a cake catching on fire and the fire extinguisher actually improved the cake. I thought my 2 1/2 year old could have done a better cake. Anyone else catch it?
Originally Posted By goodgirl Glad to see Teddy gone. I felt bad for his presentation on the ship; he really lost it. But in the long run I never felt comfortable with him. By the way, I've never watched Top Chef or Top Chef Masters so I set them up on the DVR. I'm into my second episode of TCM and I'm lovin' it!
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I was glad to see Teddy go to. I was suprised at how poorly Jeff did this week. I really thought it was his to lose.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 It was time for Teddy to leave. He wasn't snarky this time but his presence in front of the camera just isn't there. I thought Katie was going to go. I also like the challenge shows. I usually catch them as re runs. I like that they start and end in one show. I always wonder what those cakes taste like. mele, you started this thread, is it OK to pop in with discussion of the other cooking shows as long as we keep it mostly to Next Food Network Star?
Originally Posted By mele Actually, goodgirl started the thread. I don't mind talking about other shows, especially since we only post a few comments per episode.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 WHOOPS! Sorry about that goodgirl and since you posted about now watching TCM, I guess I'm in the clear with my derailment
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Well, even though she had a better week, I was still glad health food girl left this week. I thought she had the least "star potential". I can look at the others and think I could watch them on a show. I really thought Jeffry and Jamica were going to run away with it at first, but it really seems too close to call.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Oh my goodness-Debbie go home! How many times can this woman be caught in a lie? I think that I am swaying towards Melissa-seems comfy on camera, I have learned new things from her, and she seems to listen to what the panel has to say and then tries to apply them to her food/presentation.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss The party was a wreck, and really difficult to judge because it was ridiculously unfair. Yeah, Debbie was crappy as a team player, but no way was the panel going to send her packing. I knew Michael was going home; he dug his own grave saying he couldn't deal with cameras.
Originally Posted By goodgirl amazed,feel free to bring up other shows. We seem to be a very small group here. Gads! I'm hooked on this show. You guys turned me on to Top Chef and Top Chef Masters which I'm DVR'ing now. And Hell's Kitchen starts next week. Does anyone read Bob Tuschman's blog or Suzie's video q&a? Bob really wanted to dump Debbie this week but the other two guys thought her food was the best and enough to keep her in. My take on Next Food Network Star so far: Personally, I like Jeffrey's demeanor. I would like to see a show where he teaches me how to cook something I will like. Doesn't need to be in-your-face; doesn't need to be funny or gimicky; just needs to be natural and intelligent sounding. Melissa seems to be pretty smart with lots of tips and good food but here voice starts to grate on my nerves. Jamika....I liked her at the beginning but she's either hot or cold. I don't think she has the toughness to see things through on this show. Can't stand Debbie. Lying about the shopping in the first episode, playing victim in the pan-in-the-face episode (she should have said "behind you") and now this past episode is enough in my book to dismiss her. If she ends up winning I will absolutely refuse to watch her show. Soooo glad Michael is gone. That kind of personality is fun at a pary for a few minutes but that's it.
Originally Posted By hightp I think Jeffery has the most potential. He's shown he can cook, and has the personality to be on his own show. This week's challenge, I thought, was grossly unfair. How, exactly, does preparing and serving several hundred h'ordervs (sp) prepare someone to be a Food Network personality? I can understand multiple plates for the judges, but it really looked to me that the Food Network execs wanted cheap help at a party.
Originally Posted By goodgirl From Bob Tuschman's blog: We purposely toughen the challenges each week, to bring out the best and the worst in each individual. I can see where a challenge like this can be beneficial. You want to see some effort at teamwork, thiking under pressure, working under pressure. It even might help the execs determine what kind of show a person might be suited to (ie, one person show standing behind a stove and oooking a meal versus the Mission Impossible type show that Robert Irvin did).
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I didn't know that Bob T has a blog or Suzie has a q&a. I'll check out the TCM website. I SOOOO wanted Debbie to go and was glad that they called her on her lying. She might be a good chef but to be a Food Network Star she will have to be working with a lot of different people and you need a team player. I liked Michael OK but he was grating at times and he did freeze in front of the camera. Jamica seems to be full of nerves. She might be able to pull it off with help. I'm liking Melissa and Jeffrey. Melissa could do well with a "Sara's Secrets" type show. My mom and my DD LOVED to watch Sara, I'm not sure her show is still on. Jeffrey could do just about any "theme." Hmmm, the mom and the real estate agent seem to be the most at ease with the camera. Interesting. LOL! about the cheap help at the party. I cracked up watching the "sharks" running for the food at the party. If it was supposed to be drinks and appetizers wouldn't people know that it wasn't a meal? I didn't get the "I'm hungry" stuff.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Can't stand Debbie. Lying about the shopping in the first episode, playing victim in the pan-in-the-face episode (she should have said "behind you") and now this past episode is enough in my book to dismiss her. If she ends up winning I will absolutely refuse to watch her show.<< If her show consisted of her getting smacked in the face with a pan weekly, I would watch every episode!
Originally Posted By hightp I realized the challenge was a 'grace under pressure' thing, but really, do TV cooks really face these kind of issues? I'm sure the contestants knew what they were getting themselves into, but this competition isn't "Hell's Kitchen" where they actually have to prepare food for the masses, it's for a TV show. I've never seen Alton Brown prepare a meal for 75 guests, or the Neeley's throw a party for 50 people with 60 minutes notice. I'm not saying it's not entertaining, it is, and if your style is 'Kitchen Impossible', then great, but most of these people would like a show like Rachael Ray, where you stop filming if you encounter a problem.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Speaking of Rachael Ray I read an article someplace that they film her "30 minutes" shows twice. Can you imagine? Has anyone else ever heard that? I think it had something to do with editing. My guess is that they have to deal with, make up artists, "sous chefs", producers, the public, editors, etc. and need to think on their feet and not tick people off. I doubt they ever do anything like they did this week. I'd like to go to the Neely's party if they do or Paula Deens
