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Thoughts On This Season of Food Network Star And Why I Won’t Watch

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The first season of Food Network’s “Next Food Network Star” had me at hello and, for the next few seasons, I would watch it without fail. Sure, I know the fans thought that some of the Food Network Celeb Chefs were being “harsh” in their criticisms but tv is a harsh business (hell, entertainment is hard – PERIOD!) I liked the concept, would roll my eyes appropriately at the “drama” that was edited for maximum dramatic impact and, all in {Read More}

Fab Friday Returns to Cooking In Stilettos

Ahh – we’re FINALLY back on schedule and the Fab Friday has returned… This is going to be quite the weekend as I have some really interesting culinary projects ahead, a friend’s 40th b’day celebration that is sure to bring back LOTS of 80s memories, great food, convo and cocktails, and some work to do on Cooking In Stilettos. What do they say – when you love what you do, then it’s not work at all Here are a few {Read More}

Set The DVR: Kelsey Nixon To Debut New Show On Cooking Channel

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Kelsey Nixon has long been a “fan favorite” among Next Food Network Star fans and I, for one, was thrilled to hear that she was getting her own show on the Cooking Channel – Kelsey’s Essentials. From the Cooking Channel Website: Kelsey Nixon’s got spunk, she’s got sass, but most importantly, she’s got what you so desperately need in the kitchen: The Essentials. From “Roasting” to “Sauce-Making” to “Quick Breads,” Kelsey shows you — the DIY home cook — the {Read More}

Question to the Readers: Next Food Network Star…

Last week it was all about the Top Chef; this week it’s onto the Food Network version – Next Food Network Star.  Is anyone watching this and, if so, what are your thoughts so far? Personally, I’ve approached it with a tinge of bitterness since my fave chef blogger, Bren of Flanboyant Eats didn’t make the final cut.  This season, IMO, has had too much drama and way too much crying.  However, I am excited to see John Besh & {Read More}

The Second NFNS Finalist Gets The Boot…

One of the things I look forward to every week is the commentary after this week’s Next Food Network Star on FNDish from Amateur Gourmet’s Adam and FN’s own Sunny Anderson (joined by her bro, Drew, who seems to favor Ms. Lisa). Sunny had some great tips re: poaching eggs (something that I have YET to master) and some insight on what really should have went down. They should let Adam and Sunny judge on of the eps next season {Read More}