She learned how to apply her Semi-Homemade® philosophy and savvy shortcuts toward gourmet recipes so that anyone could create and savor delicious dishes at home in less time and at a fraction of the cost. 

There are multiple untruths there. First, how many recipes do you think she learned in less than two days in culinary school? Second, we've all discussed how many of her techniques and recipes are neither faster nor cheaper than cooking with fresh ingredients.

You can't read that statement and think that FN is being completely honest and forthcoming. If you do, I've got some ocean front property you might be interested in.

Y'know, I once worked with this young girl, who was, uh... well, very gung ho about everything.  A few months after a Provincial Election she comes into work  madder than a hornet, complaining about this politician and that, and this election promise and that.  I laughed and asked her:

"Do you still believe in Santa Clause?"

"No"

"Easter bunny or the Tooth Fairy?"
"No".

"Then why on earth would you believe a politician, especially before an election?"

I gave up on TV about 15 years ago, because the majority of the cra* broadcasted was B.S.

Politics is NOT about truth, what's right, or what's good.  It's about power:  Who has it,  and who'll do anything for just a bit of it.

T.V. is all about ratings.  Nothing at all to do about truth, what's right, or what's good.

And now I'd better go into hiding, becasue sure as shooting, Fox TV will hunt me down as a rabid Canuck, responsible for the evils of the world.....

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Originally Posted by chefedb 

Sure she is a success, she has a low neckline on her blouse and is attractive, That Sells. Maybe if Kuan stood there with his pants down he would have a TV show also.

     

Chef Deb, I think it goes without saying that if Kuan stood there with his pants down he would get at tv show.

MY EYES... MY EYES....

Thanks  Nicko!!!  Finally, after days, I got that picture of Kuan, standing in front of a TV camera with pants down, out of my head, and now you just put it back in there!!!!  I thought we were friends!!!

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Originally Posted by tylerm713 

I think this comment is the winner:

 

"You need to be clearer in your recipes. I melted the butter with a small amount of pot (about two joints' worth in the microwave then added the peas. Since I only cooked until the peas were warm the marijuana was still basically raw. The stems made it really unpleasant.

Perhaps in the future you could substitute "saucepan" for "pot". It's confusing."

 

Classic.

Hahahaha. That's brilliant.

Terrible, terrible recipe too.

That's some pretty technical stuff from Ms. Dean. Any less than average house wife would think to maybe even add a bit of salt and pepper to the pot (or saucepan).

Flatly reject the first statement. Completely agree with the second statement.

If I was offered a job on Food Network for 50K an episode or 100+K every time I put my smiling face in front of a camera - I would do it in a heartbeat.

The Food Network/Food Channel/Et al.. They inspire people to cook. In some cases, they inspire people to cook badly - but they get people somewhere near a stove and a pan. That's a win.
 

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Originally Posted by gonefishin 

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      How much do you think Americans should earn per year?  How much do you think Americans should weigh?  What should Americans do with any money you call extra?

 

  You seem very resentful of Americans. 

 

   I hope you take care,

  dan

 

 

 

  

Oh, lawd.  Is this a quiz?  Get Paula Deen to the batphone.  Maybe she can help us with the math and measurements.  Has anyone seen "the pot"?  Butter makes everything better, y'all.  

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Oh, lawd.  Is this a quiz?  Get Paula Deen to the batphone.  Maybe she can help us with the math and measurements.  Has anyone seen "the pot"?  Butter makes everything better, y'all.  

  Hi Leianne,

    Each one of these questions was directed to mommamae's remarks, nobody else.  Within that post I had quoted the material, from mommamae, that provoked my questions.

   dan

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Originally Posted by gonefishin 

 

 

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Oh, lawd.  Is this a quiz?  Get Paula Deen to the batphone.  Maybe she can help us with the math and measurements.  Has anyone seen "the pot"?  Butter makes everything better, y'all.  

 

 

 

  Hi Leianne,

 

    Each one of these questions was directed to mommamae's remarks, nobody else.  Within that post I had quoted the material, from mommamae, that provoked my questions.

 

   dan

dan...I jest.  Not an insult.
 

LOL....and for dessert?  An equally challenging recipe.  It's nothing like the southern cookin' nanny raised me on!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/dark-chocolate-as-a-snack-recipe/index.html

OK. "BUMPAMUNDO" ....................

I looked through this thread, I hope I didn't miss this being pointed out here. I just saw this, and it is cracking me up. LOL. Enjoy. 

Carrot-Ginger Salad

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/carrot-ginger-salad-recipe/index.html

This is just really funny. NO cracks at the Food Network. It does however, go right along with the theme. 

Well said!