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Title: cooking shows
Post by: vesta111 on September 14, 2010, 10:48:31 AM
  I have noticed that on the cooking shows seldom do they show the cooks tasting as they go along.

"Chopped" is an example, for all that prize money I do not know how the contestants can cook anything with out knowing when to adjust the seasoning.

Some of the best cook in my family were my grand mothers.  They both tasted everything from raw pie crust to sauces every few minutes.

By the time dinner was ready they just took a small plate of food as they had tasted so much they were almost full.

Another complaint I have are the Chiefs that have Salt and pepper in bowls and just add a handfull of salt and chuck in to the food.    Good grief they have no idea how much salt they are using and for people on a low salt diet---not good.

Does anyone else have any complaints about these shows.?
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Thor on September 14, 2010, 11:27:11 AM
An experienced cook can just know how much to put in. I can measure out an amount of seasoning into my palm and it'll be right at 1 teaspoon.

My only beefs with any of these shows are people trying to talk with their mouths full and the rampant gluttony demonstrated on a few of them. DDD is one that encompasses BOTH.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: debk on September 14, 2010, 12:05:29 PM
I don't ever measure spices, or seasonings. I'm like Thor, I know how much to shake into my palm.

I'm a taster too. I put in initially what I want, taste, add more as needed.

And I do watch my salt intake.


I love Chopped!!
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Eupher on September 14, 2010, 12:08:15 PM
I don't ever measure spices, or seasonings. I'm like Thor, I know how much to shake into my palm.

I'm a taster too. I put in initially what I want, taste, add more as needed.

And I do watch my salt intake.


I love Chopped!!

Me three, but I do use a pepper mill and a small tupperware container that contains kosher salt. These I just eyeball.

I most definitely taste, especially with sauces.

Chopped - the guy that officiates that thing irritates the shit out of me.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: NHSparky on September 14, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
Which is why I like Emeril.  Eyeball it, then add more of what you like.

And sorry, vesta--we DO need salt to live.  Not tons of it, mind you, but some.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: vesta111 on September 14, 2010, 07:42:01 PM
Which is why I like Emeril.  Eyeball it, then add more of what you like.

And sorry, vesta--we DO need salt to live.  Not tons of it, mind you, but some.

This I know Sparky, salt is necessary for life and has iodide added.

A method of payment for wages at one time it spawned those saying that some people are not worth their salt.

Anyone  know why some old wives tales say that if one spills salt they must throw it over their left shoulder.?  I have seen Rachel Ray do this a few times.

My Hubby seldom puts salt on anything and I put salt on most everything, watermelon, cantelope, grape fruit's, all veggies.   My complaint was the huge amount of salt some of the Chefs use.

Then I wonder how the cooks in New York can cook without using it not to mention not using Lard. I hear Mrs. O has it in for fried food and wants french fries to be replaced with carrot sticks.  I can see french fried carrot sticks with salt but has anyone checked in to the number of adults and children that choke to death on raw carrots each year?

I say ban raw carrots for the sake of our children.

Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: IassaFTots on September 14, 2010, 08:05:52 PM
This I know Sparky, salt is necessary for life and has iodide added.

A method of payment for wages at one time it spawned those saying that some people are not worth their salt.

Anyone  know why some old wives tales say that if one spills salt they must throw it over their left shoulder.?  I have seen Rachel Ray do this a few times.

My Hubby seldom puts salt on anything and I put salt on most everything, watermelon, cantelope, grape fruit's, all veggies.   My complaint was the huge amount of salt some of the Chefs use.

Then I wonder how the cooks in New York can cook without using it not to mention not using Lard. I hear Mrs. O has it in for fried food and wants french fries to be replaced with carrot sticks.  I can see french fried carrot sticks with salt but has anyone checked in to the number of adults and children that choke to death on raw carrots each year?

I say ban raw carrots for the sake of our children.




 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: debk on September 15, 2010, 12:18:01 AM
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


Nooooo, not carrots....I like carrots!!!   :hammer:


Ban peas.


 :tongue:
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Eupher on September 15, 2010, 07:36:00 AM

Nooooo, not carrots....I like carrots!!!   :hammer:


Ban canned peas.


 :tongue:

FIFY
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: NHSparky on September 15, 2010, 03:28:22 PM

Nooooo, not carrots....I like carrots!!!   :hammer:


Ban peas.


 :tongue:

Nope--canned green beans.  There's just something about them that makes me puke.  Ever since I was a kid I couldn't eat them.  Fresh ones are a different story.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: bijou on September 15, 2010, 03:33:51 PM
The annoying thing about Chopped is the whiny judge who doesn't like onions.  If you don't like a food to the extent that it interferes with your ability to eat random meals, then don't be a judge on a cookery show.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Chris_ on September 15, 2010, 03:35:57 PM
The annoying thing about Chopped is the whiny judge who doesn't like onions.  If you don't like a food to the extent that it interferes with your ability to eat random meals, then don't be a judge on a cookery show.

I can't stand the presenter on that show.  Probably because he looks and sounds like Keith Olbermann.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: IassaFTots on September 15, 2010, 03:41:29 PM
I can't stand the presenter on that show.  Probably because he looks and sounds like Keith Olbermann.

He used to be on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy I think.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Chris_ on September 15, 2010, 03:43:12 PM
He used to be on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy I think.

MSNBC, Bravo... same difference.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: IassaFTots on September 15, 2010, 03:47:36 PM
MSNBC, Bravo... same difference.

Yup.  Pretty much.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Wineslob on September 15, 2010, 04:16:19 PM
Can't stand Jamie Oliver.....I just wanna cut his lips off....
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Eupher on September 15, 2010, 04:18:19 PM
If that Rachael Ray bitch says "Yummy!" one more time, I'm gonna toss my remote through the damned screen....
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: IassaFTots on September 15, 2010, 04:38:05 PM
If that Rachael Ray bitch says "Yummy!" one more time, I'm gonna toss my remote through the damned screen....

Uh.  I think it's yum-mo.  Why don't you change the channel???   :whatever:

I don't like her either, btw.  I am more of a Gordon Ramsey/Mike Symon kind of girl, but Alton Brown is pretty cool.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Eupher on September 15, 2010, 04:43:15 PM
Uh.  I think it's yum-mo.  Why don't you change the channel???   :whatever:

I don't like her either, btw.  I am more of a Gordon Ramsey/Mike Symon kind of girl, but Alton Brown is pretty cool.

I have to pry it out of Mrs. E's hands first, but we're equally scrambling to get that bitch off the tube.

Your choices are good for what they do. Giada is a hawt little number and easier on the eyes than are the guys, and Mrs. E enjoys the Barefoot Contessa.

I kinda like Two Fat Ladies meself, though one of 'em croaked a few years ago - the smoker, as I recall.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: IassaFTots on September 15, 2010, 04:51:45 PM
I have to pry it out of Mrs. E's hands first, but we're equally scrambling to get that bitch off the tube.

Your choices are good for what they do. Giada is a hawt little number and easier on the eyes than are the guys, and Mrs. E enjoys the Barefoot Contessa.

I kinda like Two Fat Ladies meself, though one of 'em croaked a few years ago - the smoker, as I recall.

I used to love Two Fat Ladies, and Justin Wilson, and the old Jacques and Julia show~  Their scrambled egg cook off was fabulous!
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: NHSparky on September 15, 2010, 05:17:16 PM
If that Rachael Ray bitch says "Yummy!" one more time, I'm gonna toss my remote through the damned screen....

Only if I get to her first and throat-punch her the next time I hear her say, "E-V-O-O..."

Uh, Rach, you no-talent hack?  It's called EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.  Say it, I know you can.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Chris_ on September 15, 2010, 05:23:18 PM
I'll be glad when I can turn on Food TV and not see Bobby Flay.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Thor on September 15, 2010, 06:56:33 PM
Rachel Ray drives me nuts not only with EVOO, but her use of bastardized words like, "Sammies" & "Delish". Stupid bitch can't use a REAL words.........  :loser:
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: IassaFTots on September 15, 2010, 07:21:04 PM
I'll be glad when I can turn on Food TV and not see Bobby Flay.

I hear ya but when I google recipes, some of the best I ever have used end up being his or Tyler Florence's  YAK! 
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Chris_ on September 15, 2010, 07:22:06 PM
I like Tyler Florence.  He does have some really good recipes, but his show comes on in the middle of the afternoon and I never see it.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: BEG on September 15, 2010, 08:18:27 PM
Can't stand Jamie Oliver.....I just wanna cut his lips off....

That made me LOL for reals....   :lmao:
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Odin's Hand on September 15, 2010, 08:27:39 PM
Bobby Flay is annoying, but, "Grill It!" is the best show on Food Network.

Justin Wilson is the greatest host of all time.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: NHSparky on September 15, 2010, 09:09:28 PM
I'll be glad when I can turn on Food TV and not see Bobby Flay.

I love spicy food and chiles, being from New Mexico, but damn if that boy ain't a one-trick pony.  Hey, Bobby--copying someone else's shit and then trying to tell them it's better than theirs isn't really very entertaining.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: IassaFTots on September 15, 2010, 09:14:06 PM
I love spicy food and chiles, being from New Mexico, but damn if that boy ain't a one-trick pony.  Hey, Bobby--copying someone else's shit and then trying to tell them it's better than theirs isn't really very entertaining.

I hear everything you are saying, but, this shit's the BOMB!!!!!!!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/cauliflower-goat-cheese-gratin-recipe/index.html
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: littlelamb on September 15, 2010, 10:00:58 PM
Chopped is my favorite I think it would be hard with the time limit but I love making something that tastes good with differant ingredients
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Thor on September 15, 2010, 10:25:14 PM
I don't care for Bobby Flay, either. He seems arrogant and supercilious.... (that MAY be redundant). I just LOVE to watch him get his ass beat in those "Throwdowns".....
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Taxman on September 16, 2010, 07:00:50 AM
Bobby Flay is annoying, but, "Grill It!" is the best show on Food Network.



I like the Neelys and watching Giada makes me think naughty thoughts.  Some time ago I was blessed to see pictures of her in a two piece.   :o
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Wineslob on September 16, 2010, 12:48:36 PM
The Neelys should just get it over with and do it like they do on the Discovery Channel, on the kitchen table.


 :-)
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Chris_ on September 16, 2010, 12:54:19 PM
 :rotf:
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: littlelamb on September 16, 2010, 02:57:42 PM
The Neelys should just get it over with and do it like they do on the Discovery Channel, on the kitchen table.


 :-)


First thoughts after I read that the secret is in the sauce :evillaugh:
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: cavegal on September 16, 2010, 03:46:55 PM
I don't care for Bobby Flay, either. He seems arrogant and supercilious.... (that MAY be redundant). I just LOVE to watch him get his ass beat in those "Throwdowns".....
I some point I noticed Flay is arrogant, somethings off with him. I did so enjoy MasterChef this season. I also have enjoyed Food Truck challenge. Do not watch the Bravo channel at all. Isn't tonight Pitmasters, the one with Warren Sapp?
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Eupher on September 16, 2010, 11:39:33 PM
I don't care for Bobby Flay, either. He seems arrogant and supercilious.... (that MAY be redundant). I just LOVE to watch him get his ass beat in those "Throwdowns".....

Bingo - I remember when he first came on foodnetwork. Probably 1996 or so. He did a show called "Grillin' and Chillin'" with a guy who was twice the TV personality that Flay was/is. His name was Jack something-or-other. Flay is big on using propane or natural gas, Jack was a charcoal guy. Dunno what happened to Jack, but we wind up with Flay.  :whatever:

Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Thor on September 17, 2010, 09:18:57 AM
Bingo - I remember when he first came on foodnetwork. Probably 1996 or so. He did a show called "Grillin' and Chillin'" with a guy who was twice the TV personality that Flay was/is. His name was Jack something-or-other. Flay is big on using propane or natural gas, Jack was a charcoal guy. Dunno what happened to Jack, but we wind up with Flay.  :whatever:



Hey NOW!!! I prefer propane simply because it's far more efficient, quicker and one doesn't have to replenish the coals.  I HAVE learned how to make propane grill cook with a good smoke flavor. It takes a little bit and perhaps some reconfiguration. I DO ABSOLUTELY  loathe these new propane grills with those "flame tamers" (metal pieces over the gas flame) The new grill I bought this past spring had those. It provided a lackluster flavor, at best. I reconfigured the grill, got some ceramic/ hickory  embedded briquettes, a metal rack to install them on, and now it cooks with a decent flavor. I add in some wood chips if I want even better flavor.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Eupher on September 17, 2010, 11:39:13 PM
Hey NOW!!! I prefer propane simply because it's far more efficient, quicker and one doesn't have to replenish the coals.  I HAVE learned how to make propane grill cook with a good smoke flavor. It takes a little bit and perhaps some reconfiguration. I DO ABSOLUTELY  loathe these new propane grills with those "flame tamers" (metal pieces over the gas flame) The new grill I bought this past spring had those. It provided a lackluster flavor, at best. I reconfigured the grill, got some ceramic/ hickory  embedded briquettes, a metal rack to install them on, and now it cooks with a decent flavor. I add in some wood chips if I want even better flavor.

Don't misunderstand - I don't have a dog in the propane vs. charcoal fight one way or the other. I like it all, no matter how it's grilled.

(I don't understand that no-you-can't-use-starter-fluid. As far as I can tell, that stuff burns off and then it's just coals and good eatin' afterward.  :yum: )

My whole point involved the Flay vs. Jack thing. As far as I'm concerned, Flay turned out the loser - every time.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Thor on September 18, 2010, 12:35:06 AM
Don't misunderstand - I don't have a dog in the propane vs. charcoal fight one way or the other. I like it all, no matter how it's grilled.

(I don't understand that no-you-can't-use-starter-fluid. As far as I can tell, that stuff burns off and then it's just coals and good eatin' afterward.  :yum: )

My whole point involved the Flay vs. Jack thing. As far as I'm concerned, Flay turned out the loser - every time.

Flay loses most of his throwdowns, too. I wish there was another Justin Wilson. Ol' Joos-stan was a funny guy and he could do right well in the kitchen.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: JLO on September 20, 2010, 12:03:01 AM
Only if I get to her first and throat-punch her the next time I hear her say, "E-V-O-O..."
It's called EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. 

Therin comes the irritant!  She says EVVO, and then explains what she means by explaining that it's EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.

 :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

She has too much cutesy words/phrases that are just plain irritating.  Her popularity doesn't seem to be declining any though. 

I "think" she just got another show. 
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Thor on September 20, 2010, 11:48:31 AM
Therin comes the irritant!  She says EVVO, and then explains what she means by explaining that it's EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.

 :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

She has too much cutesy words/phrases that are just plain irritating.  Her popularity doesn't seem to be declining any though. 

I "think" she just got another show. 

I switch the channel whenever she comes on now.  She always seems to be going on vacation, too.  :whatever: I don't know about y'all, but exactly how can a couple afford to go out to all of these expensive restaurants ALL of the time ?? When she used to do $40/ Day..... that wasn't a bad show. She didn't even seem to use all of those cutesy words.
Title: Re: cooking shows
Post by: Eupher on September 20, 2010, 11:50:16 AM
I switch the channel whenever she comes on now.  She always seems to be going on vacation, too.  :whatever: I don't know about y'all, but exactly how can a couple afford to go out to all of these expensive restaurants ALL of the time ?? When she used to do $40/ Day..... that wasn't a bad show. She didn't even seem to use all of those cutesy words.

That's because she wasn't in the kitchen. She was just eating and talking. Eating and talking. You get the idea.  :whatever: