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“Hell’s Kitchen”: And then there was one

Oct 18th, 2009 | By Marie Peasha
“Hell’s Kitchen”: And then there was one

Previously on “Hell’s Kitchen” we saw the final four battle to stay in the competition. Chef Ramsay brought some levity into the kitchen though when a “Mini Me” version of the chef came marching in to give the chef competitors their pep talk before barking orders at them as their first challenge began. That seemed
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“The Next Iron Chef” Season 2 Results

Oct 14th, 2009 | By Marie Peasha


“Top Chef: Las Vegas” Season 6 Results

Oct 4th, 2009 | By Marie Peasha


The Final Five: “Hell’s Kitchen” – SIZZLE or FIZZLE

Oct 4th, 2009 | By Marie Peasha
The Final Five:  “Hell’s Kitchen” – SIZZLE or FIZZLE

I had decided a couple of weeks ago that I couldn’t torture myself by watching the wasting of food and the yelling and bad language anymore, so “Hell’s Kitchen” was off my radar. Then last Tuesday evening I found myself channel surfing, and finding absolutely nothing on, I told myself, “self, go ahead and give
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SYTYCD travels south in their quest to find America’s next favorite dancer

Oct 3rd, 2009 | By Marie Peasha
SYTYCD travels south in their quest to find America’s next favorite dancer

“So You Think You Can Dance” expanded its audition coverage to two nights as the crew headed down south in their search for America’s favorite dancer. First up: Hotlanta Judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy were joined by Lil C, all hoping to find the very best Atlanta, Georgia had to offer. Day 1 saw
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Heating up the desert on “So You Think You Can Dance”

Sep 19th, 2009 | By Marie Peasha
Heating up the desert on “So You Think You Can Dance”

It was HOT, HOT, HOT, in the Valley of the Sun as tryouts for “So You Think You Can Dance” came to Phoenix, Arizona. The heat didn’t seem to bother the dancers though as they stood in the long lines over the two days for their once in a lifetime shot at competing for the
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The sixth season opener of “So You Think You Can Dance” focuses on talent, not on spectacle

Sep 12th, 2009 | By Marie Peasha
The sixth season opener of “So You Think You Can Dance” focuses on talent, not on spectacle

“So You Think You Can Dance” opened its sixth season at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, the movie capital of the world on Thursday night. Judges, Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Adam Shankman took their seats preparing for a very long couple of days of watching dancer after dancer tryout for one of
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“Top Chef: Las Vegas” serves it up for our troops

Sep 6th, 2009 | By Marie Peasha

If you only get to see one repeat episode of “Top Chef: Las Vegas” on the weekend, the challenge at Nellis Air Force Base is a must see, as the chefs are tasked with cooking for 300 of our country’s finest. This challenge seems to change the chef contestants drastically, transforming them from competition mode
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“Chopped” is another Food Network must see

Aug 29th, 2009 | By Marie Peasha
“Chopped” is another Food Network must see

Looking for an exciting cooking show but don’t have time to devote to an entire season? “Chopped” may be just what you’re looking for. Premiering on the Food Network in January, “Chopped” has proven to be a great new concept in culinary entertainment. “Chopped” is a fast-paced, one-hour competition for four contestants who are all
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Chef Rick Bayless wins title on “Top Chef Masters”

Aug 23rd, 2009 | By Marie Peasha

It was an exciting finish for the final three contenders as Chef Hubert Keller, master of French cuisine, Chef Michael Chiarello, famous for his Italian know-how and Chef Rick Bayless, master of true Mexican dishes and owner of Frontera Grill in Chicago, each battled for the title on Bravo’s hit show, “Top Chef Masters.” In
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