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Two Things: Elimination & Dzintra Drama
Someone had to go – that’s how the show works! And, as you saw Sunday night, Alexis Hernandez was the first to bite the dust. Did you agree with the judges' decision to send him home? He seemed a bit...
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Keepin’ It Real: Episode 2
Alrighty! Let me dig in on some of my standout moments – and then I want to hear yours! I must admit, I was expecting (and hoping for) a little Dzintra Drama. From the comments I’ve read, she has...
View ArticleChatterbox: Our Mr. T Gets His Groove On (A.K.A. the Episode 3 Chat)
It's been an all-star Sunday: Bob Tuschman dazzled millions (overstatement is only slight) of chatting fans from Chelsea Market, our wee Mission Control, crackers and cheese complimentary. On the...
View ArticleFrom Where I Sit: Episode 3
I'm going to miss Dzintra. I must admit, I cringed with the rest of you when she shushed Aria – but, come on, you couldn't take your eyes off this finalist. Her unpredictability was fascinating. She...
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Dazzled
DAS. I’m not exactly sure what to say about his elimination – other than for the judges, he clearly lost his dazzle. For me, I was never all that taken with Mr. Smith. He seemed like a nice dude and...
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A Love Story or Two (OK, Maybe Three)?
My first love was Dzintra, but as with all great love stories – ours was cut short far too early. After the enviable Dzenis-Dudley romance of 2010 ended, I knew I must move on and find my next reality...
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Susie Speaks: Steps Toward Joining the Club
Watch Susie tell why the Supper Club scene matters Do you Supper Club? Susie hadn't before this week's episode, and neither had I--dinner out or in with friends, sure, but not as an exclusive...
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Welcome, Aarti!
Food Network host Rachael Ray and Star winner Aarti Sequeira We have a winner. And I mean a real winner. Bobby, Susie and I agreed that Aarti is a fresh, natural and exciting talent. She’s both...
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Been There, Done That: 10 Tips From Melissa
Melissa d'Arabian won Star season 5 and has been loving her Food Network adventure ever since. Her show, Ten Dollar Dinners, premieres its fifth season on July 2. As a Star veteran watching from her...
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Melissa’s Insight: Four Rules for Finalists
Melissa's advice: Take a cue from Vic and sell the heck out of your food. Melissa d'Arabian won Star season 5 and has been loving her Food Network adventure ever since. Her show, Ten Dollar Dinners,...
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Awkward Starts, Stellar POVs and Choice Words — Justin’s Rebel Recap
It’s an 11-week, live-action job interview. It starts with 12 or so fine foodie folks who compete to be the newest member of the Food Network family. In each episode, one or more of the applicants is...
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Russell As a Haiku and in Defense of Danushka — Justin’s Rebel Recap
It’s the second week of a live-action job interview. Eleven contestants pile into their Buicks and head to the mansion where Gone with the Wind was filmed. I couldn’t help but see the irony, as one...
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Live It Like You Love It, and Love It Like You Live It — Justin’s Rebel Recap
It’s the third week of a live-action job interview. Ten contestants arrive at the Food Star Kitchen. We’re reminded by Danushka very early on that she’s been eligible for elimination for the past two...
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Crushing It Like a Can of Pinto Beans — Justin’s Rebel Recap
From my experience on Food Network Star, I can tell you with authority that team challenges, and teams in general, are double-edged swords. A good team works harmoniously like gin, quinine and lime. A...
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There Is No Pause Button on the VCR of Reality — Justin’s Rebel Recap
Food Network Star isn't just a job interview, it's a learning process. It's akin to studying for a Ph.D. in public speaking or training for the culinary version of Battle Royale. With every learning...
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This is Show Biz, Kids; It’s Gotta Sell — Justin’s Rebel Recap
After the "shocking" and "tragic" (all of cyberspace's words, not mine) elimination of Viet, it's now clear that one misplaced pepper can spell doom for anyone, even an Iron Chef competitor. Whoever...
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Tell a Story and Throw Some Rims on It — Justin’s Rebel Recap
With half of the hopefuls left, the crew returns to the Food Star Kitchen and sees Bobby Flay in chef whites, cranking out what looks like the best food I've seen on Food Network Star all season. I...
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It’s About to Get Pazza in Here — Justin’s Rebel Recap
Martie Duncan and I used to say, "When one door closes, it's time to get out the jackhammer." Since her elimination from this contest, Lovely Jackson, with help from Robert Irvine, has been the...
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The Epic Battle of Stacey vs. Nikki — Justin’s Rebel Recap
A week ago, we watched as our six hopefuls scraped through a foodie field piece. This week, with five left, the tension is higher than Anne Burrell's hair. I think we've all been waiting to see this...
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It’s Been One Heck of a Ride — Justin’s Rebel Remix
Ladies and germs, the time is upon us: the final showdown! We've seen this batch be flummoxed by chips and dip, serve golf balls as doughnuts and get tipsy on the Fourth of July (don't we all,...
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