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Tag Archives: Teevee
Post hoc, ergo….
This morning, the TODAY Show (don’t ask me why it was on, I loathe the morning shows) did a story about a chef in a New York City area restaurant who killed himself by jumping from the George Washington Bridge. … Continue reading
The Behaviors of Mr. Costanza
I’ve been a fan of Seinfeld for years – even the much-lamented ninth and final season. I didn’t even hate the series finale, even though it wasn’t nearly as funny as it should have been; I thought it was a … Continue reading
Hey! DW!
Right now I’m kind of angry with my local PBS station. Why? Well, every fall, they shuffle their lineup of kids’ programming around. It’s almost always the same shows, but they just shift them into new timeslots so nothing’s ever … Continue reading
The door that opens is the winner!
A couple of thoughts on the finale of Hell’s Kitchen (highlight to read): :: Jay got a bit too cocky. He ran a good dinner service, but listening to his constant trash-talking just got annoying. :: I also got tired … Continue reading
A quick thought on “Master Chef”
It’s basically American Idol with food, which is fine, because Hell’s Kitchen is basically The Apprentice with food. Oh, and another quick thought: I’d like to go on this show, if only because when I got in there to cook, … Continue reading
Get in there and make the dish!
Notes on Hell’s Kitchen. Spoilers, so highlight to read: :: Ahhh, the “taste it and make it” challenge. :: I didn’t think I could loathe Benjamin any more than I already did going into this episode, but damned if he … Continue reading
Who the heck IS John Dory, anyway?
Spoiler thoughts from Hell’s Kitchen! Mouseover to read. :: Holli and Jay go together like fig newtons and scrambled eggs. What an awful couple! :: The “teach a clod to cook” challenge is entertaining. Autumn sucks, though. So does Ben … Continue reading
Some Random Observations
Comments on some stuff…. :: I’m still not much of a fan, but over time I’ve developed a small bit of appreciation for The Family Guy. Mainly, I find Stewie (the megalomaniacal English-accented baby) and Brian (the articulate, alcoholic dog) … Continue reading
You get to hang out with Jean-Philippe! Yay!!!
Just a couple of reactions to last night’s Hell’s Kitchen, written as things happened. Spoilers, so highlight to read: :: Ben is starting to sink a bit. I’m loving it. As Chef Ramsay noted, “At this point in the competition, … Continue reading
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Breakfast — the Meal of the Gods
Breakfast at Charlie’s, originally uploaded by Jaquandor. I love food of nearly all varieties, but like a lot of folks, there’s a special place in my heart for breakfast. There’s something awfully nice about a day that starts off with … Continue reading