Paula Deen

[euphrosyne_rose]

So, I am a major Food Network freak. I would watch it all day long if I could! I really love Giada, Rachael and I do watch Paula Deen from time to time. The fact that she slops the butter, sour cream and mayo without any reservations is great though I just can't fathom eating that badly. Anyway, I happened to catch one of her shows recently and she was doing a brunch special. She made this breakfast sandwich that made my cholesterol go sky high JUST WATCHING HER MAKE IT!!! She fried up some bacon, a few sausage patties, made a few fried eggs and had some cheese. I thought, ok she's going to make a platter of some sort and have everything on there. NOPE!!! She made the breakfast sandwich with the bacon, eggs, sausage and cheese with.... DONUTS as the bread!!

I'm not talking about slicing the donut in half either and using both halves... SHE USED A DONUT ON TOP AND ONE ON THE BOTTOM!!! It was like a heart attack waiting to happen!! Can you imagine trying to eat something like that?????

 

[MACForME]

I tried to picture that sandwich in my head and it just didn't work. Ugh, I'd never eat it.

I like TVFN but lately, not so much. I can do without the Neely's, Road Tasted and some other fluffy shows. Its getting away from the good educational channel it used to be. I'm just so thankful for shows on the Public Access, such as Lydia, America's Test Kitchen, Jacques Pepin' etc..

Paula Deen is annoying and I got some of her items off QVC.. just to try.. meh, I didn't order it again.. Nothin' special.

 

[bellaconnie80]

OMG my tummy just did a flip flop thinking about that!! WHY... why... WHY??? that's like saying ' I want to be dead by age 35'

 

[purrtykitty]

I love some of Paula Deen's food. I had a quiche made from a recipe of hers and it was just sooooo good!! And her nutty bacon cheese ball...holy crap - I could eat every last bite!

I'm also a big fan of Giada - not just her cooking, but I love her weekend getaway show, too. DH and I also really like Good Eats (with Alton Brown) because it has not only tasty recipes, but it's educational too! As for Rachael, I can't STAND her!

 

[MACATTAK]

My favorites are Giada and Ina. I can't stand Paula Deen (though I have seen some things that look good from Paula) or Rachel Ray. Rachel Ray seems to me, to be just a bunch of hype with no substance. Most of the recipes I have seen her make seem like she pulled them out of nowhere, and don't look appetizing at all. Not to mention that she talks incredibly too much.

 

[euphrosyne_rose]

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Originally Posted by MACATTAK My favorites are Giada and Ina. I can't stand Paula Deen (though I have seen some things that look good from Paula) or Rachel Ray. Rachel Ray seems to me, to be just a bunch of hype with no substance. Most of the recipes I have seen her make seem like she pulled them out of nowhere, and don't look appetizing at all. Not to mention that she talks incredibly too much.

Amen!! I do like her but I don't watch her as much b/c I can't take the chatter. Giada is just so classy and seems so sweet. I watch Ina too. I love how shiny her hair is!!!

 

[KikiB]

Never seen any of them-back when I was young we watched Emeril EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. He still is the rock star to me...and I've got several of his cook books.

 

[burnitdown_x]

Dude, omg I'm about to cry of laughter. I saw that episode! I almost puked. But regardless... I love Paula Deen she's a very interesting woman. I'm a huge food network fan haha. I can't say I like Rachael or Giada... I'm more of a Paula Deen fan, and I'm more of a fan of the male chefs haha.

Btw, is it me or does Ina Garten wear the same blouse every episode?

 

[Simply Elegant]

I've seen her shows and it's just ridiculous to me that she has to use so much bad stuff. I don't mind a treat now and then but the meals she makes are just so over the top and I'd rather keep my weight down than eat like that.

 

[purrtykitty]

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Originally Posted by Simply Elegant I've seen her shows and it's just ridiculous to me that she has to use so much bad stuff. I don't mind a treat now and then but the meals she makes are just so over the top and I'd rather keep my weight down than eat like that.

Lol! Lady must own a hog farm the way she uses bacon...you'd think it was a food group or something! But, I believe everything in moderation, so Paula Deen's cookin' is a once-in-awhile treat.

 

[Lizzie]

I've never made anything of Paula's, but I saw that episode and my bf and I were laughing because she had him beat (even he wouldn't eat that sandwich) hahaha. She seems like a sweetheart though. I just hate when her sons are on.

As for food network, I am an absolute Good Eats JUNKIE! I love AB (although I don't really like his other show)... *le sigh*

 

[euphrosyne_rose]

Btw, is it me or does Ina Garten wear the same blouse every episode?[/quote]

LOL!!! I wondered the same thing and I actually read somewhere that one of her FAQ from viewers is where she gets her "shirts". She replied that she has them specially made b/c she loves the style so much. I also wondered why I've never seen her on any of the specials where they all get together and cook. Is she anti-social with other Food Network stars????

 

[Simply Elegant]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty Lol! Lady must own a hog farm the way she uses bacon...you'd think it was a food group or something! But, I believe everything in moderation, so Paula Deen's cookin' is a once-in-awhile treat.

Haha, I doubt she even cooks like that for herself every day.

 

[burnitdown_x]

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Originally Posted by euphrosyne_rose LOL!!! I wondered the same thing and I actually read somewhere that one of her FAQ from viewers is where she gets her "shirts". She replied that she has them specially made b/c she loves the style so much. I also wondered why I've never seen her on any of the specials where they all get together and cook. Is she anti-social with other Food Network stars????

I hope whoever asked was joking. Why couldn't she just buy it in differet colors? Or wear a different style once in awhile? It gets confusing.

 

[euphrosyne_rose]

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Originally Posted by burnitdown_x I hope whoever asked was joking. Why couldn't she just buy it in differet colors? Or wear a different style once in awhile? It gets confusing.

Maybe she thinks that's her "signature" look or something. I think she's got great ideas and stuff, but sometimes she comes across like she could be uppity or even bitchy when she wants to be.

 

[frocher]

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[SuSana]

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Originally Posted by euphrosyne_rose I also wondered why I've never seen her on any of the specials where they all get together and cook. Is she anti-social with other Food Network stars????

I think it might be because she does her show from her house in the Hamptons and the others do it in the Food Network studios in NY? I'm not really sure though.

I love Alton too because he actually explains things and the differences in ingredients, plus I think he's funny

 

[euphrosyne_rose]

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Originally Posted by SuSana I think it might be because she does her show from her house in the Hamptons and the others do it in the Food Network studios in NY? I'm not really sure though. I love Alton too because he actually explains things and the differences in ingredients, plus I think he's funny

That's true. I do think it would be cool to see her pair up with Giada, Emeril or even Bobby Flay. Wouldn't that be a must see???

 

[MiCHiE]

Paula Deen is entertaining. I really can't stomach her, but my 5 year old nephew adores her and even picks up her magazine at the checkout. He would probably slay all of y'all for talking bad about his "lady".

 

[ohsoshy]

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Originally Posted by ♥MiCHiE♥ Paula Deen is entertaining. I really can't stomach her, but my 5 year old nephew adores her and even picks up her magazine at the checkout. He would probably slay all of y'all for talking bad about his "lady".

Thats how my niece feels about Rachel