Nov

4

The Next Food Network Star deadline is approaching

Posted by Chris

November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Food Network star you have just under two weeks to get your entry in. You must submit a 2-3 minute video by November 14, 2008 to be considered. You also need to fill out the application and and read the eligibility requirements.
So […]

Aug

16

Big Daddy’s House with NFNS Winner Aaron McCargo’s Show Continues This Sunday

Posted by Chris

August 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’m a huge Fan of Aaron McCargo. I was pulling for him to win throughout this whole season of The Next Food Network Star. I love his cooking style and his personality. Oh yeah and he’s from the Great State of New Jersey, just like yours truly. The first episode of Big Daddy’s House premiered […]

Sep

9

Are You the Next Food Network Star?

Posted by Chris

September 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Season 3 of The Next Food Network Star may be over, but the preparations for Season 4 are well under way…and you could be the one the producers are looking for! All you have to do is upload an audition film of you doing your foodie stuff. YouTube veterans are already halfway there. […]

Jul

23

Next Food Network Star - The Winner Is…Amy Finley!

Posted by Chris

July 23, 2007 | 15 Comments

The reality show stars certainly don’t align well for Rory Schepisi. This is the second time she has finished second in a televised reality show. Despite a marketing campaign on her behalf, and despite facing the woman who originally had been eliminated, Schepisi came up short. Instead, San Diego’s Amy Finley, aka […]

Jul

16

Next Food Network Star 3.7 - Resume Padding Is Not Cool

Posted by Chris

July 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

Padding one’s resume is never a good strategy, and, in the public realm of reality television, the blinding glare of the spotlight can only make it worse. The Next Food Network Star was wracked by significant drama at the end of the show that overshadowed everything that came before. It was a memorable […]

Jul

13

Next Food Network Star 3.6 - Allez Cuisine!

Posted by Chris

July 13, 2007 | 2 Comments

Due to the fun of spending a few quality days with extended family, this week’s recap of the Next Food Network Star is a bit delayed. However, due to the wonders of DVR and cable television, I didn’t miss a beat. This week the 4 remaining contestants experienced a mini version of the […]

Jul

2

Next Food Network Star 3.5 - Meltdown

Posted by Chris

July 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment

At right is Food Network personality Alton Brown responding to the trail of disasters from this week’s installment of The Next Food Network Star. He exclaimed in exasperation, “Can’t we just send them all home and start over?!” When actually put in front of the camera for a slightly extended presentation, no one looked ready […]

Jun

25

Next Food Network Star 3.4 - Deep-Fried Meatloaf?

Posted by Chris

June 25, 2007 | 2 Comments

This week we were down to 6, and by the time the dust had settled last night, only 5 remained. It was a week in which one ugly duckling turned into a swan, and the ultimate secret weapon was revealed - the deep fryer!

Jun

12

Greetings!

Posted by Chris

June 12, 2007 | 2 Comments

It’s getting hot in the kitchen this summer! Three intense reality cooking shows are running simultaneously to keep foodies entertained through the dog days of June, July, and August. Bravo is delivering a 3rd big season of Top Chef Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET. Not to be outdone, the Food Network has […]