Posts Tagged as ‘Food Network’

March 15, 2009

Ina Garten’s Recipe For Good Old Mac N’ Cheese: I Saw It In GQ And The Picture Looked Mighty Good

From the Food Network website:
Recipe:
nocoupons

Kosher salt
Vegetable oil
1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small)
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 [...]

August 27, 2008

The New York Times Wants to Shatter Your Food Dreams, and They’re Probably Right

Guess who’s not in this picture: You.
This editorial piece from the New York Times was a long time coming. Micheline Maynard lists all the reasons why YOU shouldn’t aspire to become a restaurateur or a chef just because you’ve watched the Food Network since its conception or happen to have read all of Anthony [...]

July 11, 2008

Mario Batali Makes a Guest Appearance on a Rock Music Video

Dude, when someone “gets it” please let me know. He’s in the opening scene with his son and his Vespa (typical). How’s that for The Bloodsugars’ street cred?

March 24, 2008

Ultimate Recipe Showdown is Ultimate Crap

I can’t believe Guy Fieri’s last name is actually “Fieri.” It has to be made up. But that’s besides the point. His new show, cohosted by Marc Summers (who by the way, looks like absolute shit on this show) has absolutely no point whatsoever. The show pits three amateur cooks against [...]

January 22, 2008

Ace of Hand-Crafted Plastic

Malaka is constantly watching the Food Network, and for the most part, I’m supportive of that cable content decision. I’ll admit a secret weak spot for Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, mostly because I love seeing just how many times you can fry a chicken, and also because I didn’t know they [...]

January 21, 2008

Quick Question: What’s the Difference Between A Cook’s Tour and No Reservations?

I still have no idea what the difference is. I remember reading A Cook’s Tour in high school and realized that the show was being filmed simultaneously during the making of the book. And No Reservations is exactly like the book, which is A Cook’s Tour, so I’m confused. The Food Network is bringing repeats [...]

January 17, 2008

Finally, the Food Network Cancels Emeril Live

Dude, seriously, how many years did it take the Food Network to realize that Emeril Live is a total bust, attracting the NASCAR wifey crowd (or even worse, Sandra Lee devotees…blech).
Watching Emeril Live makes me feel so uncomfortable. I feel like the audience never knows when the appropriate time is to holler at Emeril besides [...]