TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com/media/feedlogo.gif TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/The Next Food Network Star: Rachael Ray - open threadhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/06/the-next-food-network-star-rachael-ray-open-thread/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/06/the-next-food-network-star-rachael-ray-open-thread/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/06/the-next-food-network-star-rachael-ray-open-thread/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Bob TuschmanNo, the next Food Network star isn't going to be Rachael Ray. She already has several shows on the network. "Rachael Ray" was the title of last night's episode, as the remaining contestants had to go on her show and do a team cooking presentation.

Does someone know if this episode is going to air or will it air when new episodes of the show start up again? It would be weird for the episode to air after the winner of NFNS is crowned.

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]]>bobby flaychallengecookingcooking presentationfoodfood networkkids mealsmini-challengenext food network starrachael rayrecipestv presentationBob SassoneMon, 06 Jul 2009 08:10:00 ESTHow could I just "forget" that Next Food Network Star was on last night? - open threadhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/22/how-could-i-just-forget-that-next-food-network-star-was-on-las/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/22/how-could-i-just-forget-that-next-food-network-star-was-on-las/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/22/how-could-i-just-forget-that-next-food-network-star-was-on-las/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Next Food Network StarThe hell? I've been really enjoying Next Food Network Star so far this season, and was all set to watch it last night. And then I just completely forgot that it was on. I can't even remember what I was watching last night at that time. I think it was another Andy Griffith Show marathon. It was the episode where Barney misunderstood something and screwed everything up.

So how was this "Dinner at Ina's" episode? This is going to be one of those times where I don't even read your comments until I watch the episode, which I'm going to do right now.

 

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]]>challengescookingcooksfood networkina gartenjudgesnext food network staropen threadrecipestyler florenceBob SassoneMon, 22 Jun 2009 17:28:00 ESTThe Next Food Network Star: Episode 2 - open threadhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/15/the-next-food-network-star-episode-2-open-thread/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/15/the-next-food-network-star-episode-2-open-thread/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/15/the-next-food-network-star-episode-2-open-thread/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Next Food Network StarI'm really enjoying this season so far. It has a good mix of drama, guest stars, good challenges, and actual food being made. What did you think of this episode? Were Brett and Teddy right in what they said about Melissa, or did they only help a little and she probably could have done it on her own? I think she accepted their help not out of panic but just because they offered and anyone would in that situation, though it would have been nice if she had mentioned that to the judges.

 

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]]>bobby flaybrettchallengesfoodfood networkjamikamelissanext food network starrecipesteddyBob SassoneMon, 15 Jun 2009 11:32:00 ESTMelanie Hutsell is alive, and she's impersonating Paula Deenhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/14/melanie-hutsell-is-alive-and-shes-impersonating-paula-deen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/14/melanie-hutsell-is-alive-and-shes-impersonating-paula-deen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/14/melanie-hutsell-is-alive-and-shes-impersonating-paula-deen/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

paula deen melanie hutsellOnce upon a time, Melanie Hutsell was on top of the world. And by "on top of the world," we mean she was on Saturday Night Live, doing characters whose signature dialogue quietly seeped into the mainstream conscious and were applauded on arrival by the studio audience. And then she vanished, only to become the butt of many a joke among SNL aficionados.

But we found her via butter enthusiast Food Network superstar Paula Deen, who somehow got word that the actress and writer had moved on from the Delta Delta Delta sorority sister, Di, to impersonating Deen herself. In fact, Hutsell had been impersonating Deen for several years, "anywhere they would have [her], in theaters, churches, temples - you name it."

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]]>food networkfood partyFoodNetworkFoodPartymelanie hutsellMelanieHutsellpaula deenPaulaDeensaturday night liveSaturdayNightLivesnlEliot GlazerSun, 14 Jun 2009 13:01:00 ESTTop Chef Masters: Episode One (series premiere) - open threadhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/11/top-chef-masters-episode-one-series-premiere-open-thread/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/11/top-chef-masters-episode-one-series-premiere-open-thread/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/11/top-chef-masters-episode-one-series-premiere-open-thread/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Top Chef Masters
So last night we had the premiere of Top Chef Masters, which is supposed to keep us satisfied until the regular Top Chef returns. But it's a different show. The judges are different, and the contestants are actually well-known, successful chefs already, so the food is going to be better and the arguing is going to be less. It's not bad. I was hoping for all of the contestants to compete at the same time and not be split up into groups like this, but it's actually refreshing to see the pros do it. What did you think?

 

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]]>bravochefscookingfoodfoodiesgael greenereality cooking competitionrecipestop chef mastersBob SassoneThu, 11 Jun 2009 10:26:00 ESTA food show with puppets is coming to IFChttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/05/a-food-show-with-puppets-is-coming-to-ifc/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/05/a-food-show-with-puppets-is-coming-to-ifc/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/05/a-food-show-with-puppets-is-coming-to-ifc/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Not really sure what to make of this cooking show that's coming to IFC, Food Party, which started on the web. I think host Thu Tran cooks various things (note the fake fire), but there's a dash of H.R. Pufnstuf and bizarre sketch humor too. In this clip she wants to make Caramel Pork Chops but realizes she's missing one key ingredient and has to make an emergency phone call.

[via The L.A. Times]

 

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]]>cookingfood partyifcpuppetsthu tranBob SassoneFri, 05 Jun 2009 20:17:00 ESTSo, what are you eating tonight while you watch Lost or Idol?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/06/so-what-are-you-eating-tonight-while-you-watch-lost-or-idol/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/06/so-what-are-you-eating-tonight-while-you-watch-lost-or-idol/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/06/so-what-are-you-eating-tonight-while-you-watch-lost-or-idol/#commentsFiled under: ,

DHARMA foodI'm a big eating-in-front-of-the-TV fan. I can't remember the last meal I had away from the television (unless, of course, there wasn't a TV around, like a restaurant or my recent prison stay). I always plan my meals around television, which is why this menu at Epicurious caught my eye. It's their list of TV dinners, meals to watch while you watch your favorite shows, based on those shows.

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]]>american idolbiggest losercsiepicuriousfoodgossip girlicarlylostmealsthe officetv dinnersBob SassoneWed, 06 May 2009 16:50:00 ESTFood Network teaches you how to make an omelethttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/04/food-network-teaches-you-how-to-make-an-omelet/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/04/food-network-teaches-you-how-to-make-an-omelet/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/05/04/food-network-teaches-you-how-to-make-an-omelet/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Food Network is launching a bunch of new shows on their web site Food2.com, but this one looks to be the most promising. It's based on the really fun web site/book The Amateur Gourmet, and features Adam Roberts, well, cooking food. But it's done in a more realistic way than most food shows, the way that a lot of people cook in real life. Below he teaches us how to make an omelet.

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]]>adam robertsfood networkfood2recipesthe amateur gourmetBob SassoneMon, 04 May 2009 14:36:00 ESTName the real Food Network Showhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/21/name-the-real-food-network-show/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/21/name-the-real-food-network-show/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/21/name-the-real-food-network-show/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Food Network logoFood Network has a bunch of new shows coming up (along with renewals of shows now on the air). One of them has a former sports figure as the host/star. Can you guess what it is?

a.) What Would Brian Boitano Make?

b.) Healthy Life with Chris Evert

c.) In the Fridge with William "The Refrigerator" Perry

d.) Dinner and Dollars with Mary Lou Retton

e.) Let's Make Sandwiches! (with Steffi Graf)

It's this one.

 

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]]>cookingdietfood networknew showsrecipesBob SassoneTue, 21 Apr 2009 19:34:00 ESTLost celebrates 100th episode with Ace of Cakes' Duff Goldmanhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/21/lost-celebrates-100th-episode-with-ace-of-cakes-duff-goldman/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/21/lost-celebrates-100th-episode-with-ace-of-cakes-duff-goldman/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/04/21/lost-celebrates-100th-episode-with-ace-of-cakes-duff-goldman/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The Lost 100th episode cake by 'Ace of Cakes' baker Duff Goldman.
Despite the fact that news about Lost's 100th episode celebratory cake has been bouncing around the 'net since February, I thought it might be worth mentioning it again since the milestone episode ("The Variable", S05E14) airs next Wednesday, 4/29.

As you can see, the cake, created by Duff Goldman and his crew from Food Network's Ace of Cakes, features a ton of characters from the show as well as some iconic items that all Lost fans will recognize. To drum up some buzz for "The Variable," ABC recently released some more pictures from the cast party where the cake was presented.

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]]>100th EpisodeAce of CakescakeDaniel Dae KimDHARMADuff GoldmanHawaiiJeremy DaviesJosh HollowayLostS05E14The VariableJonathan ToomeyTue, 21 Apr 2009 12:30:00 ESTFood Detectives doesn't acknowledge Top Chefhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/30/food-detectives-doesnt-acknowledge-top-chef/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/30/food-detectives-doesnt-acknowledge-top-chef/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/30/food-detectives-doesnt-acknowledge-top-chef/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ted Allen FoodDoes Food Network think that we don't know that other networks do shows about food? The reason I'm asking the question is this: season four Top Chef finalist Richard Blais was a guest on Ted Allen's Food Detectives last week talking about how to freeze alcohol with liquid nitrogen to make really cool looking cocktails.

I recognized Richard right away, as did probably most other foodies who watched the show...but you'd never know about his Top Chef tenure if you listened to Ted's introduction. It was like the other show didn't exist.

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]]>BravoDavid LettermanDavidLettermanFood DetectivesFood NetworkFoodDetectivesfoodiesFoodNetworkJay LenoJayLenoRichard BlaisRichardBlaisseason four finaleSeasonFourFinaleTed AllenTedAllenTop ChefTopChefAllison WaldmanMon, 30 Mar 2009 16:24:00 ESTNo surprise...NBC axes The Chopping Blockhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/27/no-surprise-nbc-axes-the-chopping-block/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/27/no-surprise-nbc-axes-the-chopping-block/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/27/no-surprise-nbc-axes-the-chopping-block/#commentsFiled under: ,

marco pierre whiteIt cannot come as a big surprise that NBC's reality series The Chopping Block has been chopped after three episodes. The show started poorly in the ratings and have sunk lower in the subsequent two broadcasts.

Ratings alone aren't the reason for The Chopping Block being sent back to the kitchen, or thrown down the garbage disposal, or any other food euphemism you might want to suggest. The Chopping Block was dumped and deservedly so because it was not a good reality competition show.



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]]>Donald TrumpDonaldTrumpEuropeanGordon RamsayGordonRamsayHells KitchenHellsKitchenLaw Order CILawOrderCiMarco Pierre WhiteMarcoPierreWhiteNBCThe Chopping BlockThe Last Restaurant StandingTheChoppingBlockTheLastRestaurantStandingTop ChefTopChefAllison WaldmanFri, 27 Mar 2009 11:15:00 ESTFive reasons why Top Chef tops Hell's Kitchenhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/16/five-reasons-why-top-chef-tops-hells-kitchen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/16/five-reasons-why-top-chef-tops-hells-kitchen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/16/five-reasons-why-top-chef-tops-hells-kitchen/#commentsFiled under: ,

TC/HKWhen it comes to cooking competition shows, the two that consistently make the grade are Bravo's Top Chef and Fox's Hell's Kitchen. But while the two shows are ostensibly both about aspiring chefs competing for a prime position -- to beat the competition and emerge as number one -- there are really more things about the shows that separate them.

In terms of quality competition, food expertise and cooking skills, Top Chef is superior to Hell's Kitchen. They're both fun to watch, and I have followed every season of each of them. But the main thing they have in common is the kitchen. Read my five reasons and see if you don't agree with me that Top Chef has it all over Hell's Kitchen.

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]]>BravoclassfeaturedfoodFox RealityFoxRealityGail SimmonsGailSimmonsGordon RamsayGordonRamsayHells KitchenHellsKitchenMichelinrecipesrisottoTom ColicchioTomColicchioTop ChefTopChefAllison WaldmanMon, 16 Mar 2009 11:02:00 ESTTop Chef serves up a new winnerhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/02/26/top-chef-serves-up-a-new-winner/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/02/26/top-chef-serves-up-a-new-winner/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/02/26/top-chef-serves-up-a-new-winner/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The fifth edition of Top Chef came to a conclusion last night. I'd like to say it was one of the all-time best seasons, that I was on the edge of my seat with excitement, that I was really rooting for one competitor more than another... I'd like to say that, but I can't. All in all, Top Chef New York, which became Top Chef New Orleans in the last few episodes, was kind of a dud.

Before I talk about the winner and what happened specifically in the finale, I have to ask why Top Chef failed to really make use of the location this time around? New York is all about food and great restaurants and amazing chefs, but I can't think of one episode that really used the city in a creative way. Where was the Little Italy challenge? What about a trip to Chinatown for wild ingredients? Gail Simmons' bridal shower could have taken place anywhere. The Super Bowl challenge was generic. And when it was time for the finale, TC went to the Big Easy. Is that any way to honor the Big Apple?

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]]>AmericanEuropefinaleGail SimmonsGailSimmonsNew OrleansNew YorkNewOrleansNewYorkPadma LakshmiPadmaLakshmiRocco DiSpiritoRoccoDispiritoTom ColicchioTomColicchioTop ChefTopChefAllison WaldmanThu, 26 Feb 2009 15:02:00 ESTGordon Ramsay plans another Fox food programhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/01/29/gordon-ramsay-plans-another-fox-food-program/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/01/29/gordon-ramsay-plans-another-fox-food-program/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/01/29/gordon-ramsay-plans-another-fox-food-program/#commentsFiled under: ,

G RamI love British chef Gordon Ramsay. I love watching him on TV, whether it's his Fox shows -- Hell's Kitchen or Kitchen Nightmares -- or the ones that have turned up on BBC America like Ramsay's Boiling Point and the most recent show, The F Word. The F stands for food, by the way. Much as I love him, though, I don't think I want him as a teacher.

Well, that's what he's going to be doing next. The Simon Cowell of cooking is plotting something new for the network. Ramsay's doing a special cooking show for Fox in the Julia Child tradition, teaching how to do what he does. The idea is for Gordon to create a three-course dinner while giving home viewers instructions about how to do it with him.

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]]>cookalong liveCookalongLivecookingFood NetworkFoodNetworkFoxGordon RamsayGordonRamsayHells KitchenHellsKitchenJulia ChildJuliaChildKitchen NightmaresKitchenNightmaresprepRachael Rays 30-Minute MealsRachaelRays30-minuteMealsspecialTop ChefTopChefTyler FlorenceTylerFlorenceAllison WaldmanThu, 29 Jan 2009 17:05:00 ESTMy favorite food shows aren't on The Food Networkhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/01/14/my-favorite-food-shows-arent-on-the-food-network/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/01/14/my-favorite-food-shows-arent-on-the-food-network/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/01/14/my-favorite-food-shows-arent-on-the-food-network/#commentsFiled under: ,

ChoppedSo last night was the premiere of Chopped, The Food Network's latest entry in the cook-for-money food competition genre. Is it bad? No, but there's nothing special about it either (rather dull actually, and over-edited). You have your three judges, you have your host (Ted Allen), you have your contestants making meals quickly. It's a lot like Challenge meets Iron Chef America, only a player is eliminated after each round, with the winner winning $10,000 for making the best meals out of secret ingredients that are revealed. A lot of the ingredients are pretty basic, and it's fairly obvious what the contestants can make out of them. I'd like to see a show where the host unveils ingredients like smoked salmon, chocolate, 4 limes, and a tin box of Sucrets. There, make something out of that.

While watching the show I asked myself, what shows on the Food Network are my favorite food and cooking shows? And I decided: none of them, really. While I enjoy several shows on FN, my favorite cooking shows are on PBS.

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]]>americas test kitchenchallengechoppedcookingcooks countrycooks illustratedfood networkiron chef americapbsrecipested allenyouve been choppedBob SassoneWed, 14 Jan 2009 12:01:00 ESTAll Kona wants for Festivushttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/12/19/all-kona-wants-for-festivus/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/12/19/all-kona-wants-for-festivus/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/12/19/all-kona-wants-for-festivus/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

Since I'm still new enough at TV Squad not to exist on the "Meet the TV Squad" page, this is my first Festivus. It's nice to be able to dig deep into my heart for all of my TV wishes in hopes that some internet fairy will grant them and make the television landscape just a little bit more awesome... for me, at least.

Without further ado, here is what I want for Festivus:
  • Christina Hendricks and the rest of the Mad Men cast should guest-star on more shows. Ever since I started watching Mad Men, I've noticed Hendricks popping up places. She's on an episode of Without a Trace here, an old episode of Cold Case there... I love me some Joan Holloway and Mad Men isn't returning soon enough. I loved seeing Jon Hamm host SNL, and I'm super excited about his upcoming guest stint on 30 Rock. More please!

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]]>all kona wants for festivusAllKonaWantsForFestivusamy ryanAmyRyanbbc americaBbcAmericachristina hendricksChristinaHendrickscold caseColdCasefestivusfestivus2008joan hollowayJoanHollowayjon hammJonHammlife on marsLifeOnMarsmad menMadMenramsays kitchen nightmaresRamsaysKitchenNightmaresred johnRedJohnsam tylerSamTylersnlthe mentalistthe officeTheMentalistTheOfficewithout a traceWithoutATraceKona GallagherFri, 19 Dec 2008 19:29:00 ESTWe need the Kraft TV specials again - VIDEOhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/12/16/we-need-the-kraft-tv-specials-again-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/12/16/we-need-the-kraft-tv-specials-again-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/12/16/we-need-the-kraft-tv-specials-again-video/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Kraft logoOne of my favorite TV memories are the shows sponsored by Kraft. If you're old enough to remember these from the 80s, you know they were holiday specials, movies, and award shows that Kraft sponsored. Not only did they run ads during the show, the ads were a little longer than the usual commercial and featured recipes that you could make using Kraft products. Kraft also ran special sections in TV Guide that same week that featured the same recipes, so there was cool synergy there, long before anyone knew what synergy was.

Of course, someone has posted some of these ads for all of us to enjoy again. You're probably going to think that some of these recipes look ghastly, and I can't argue with that in some instances (sorry, I'm not going to give a bowl of mayo as a gift), but I've always had a soft spot for recipes like this. Maybe I'll make one of them for Christmas.

Kraft should do this again. Only make sure it's not some reality show they sponsor. After the jump, video from December, 1986 (via Dailymotion).

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]]>cheesecakechristmaskraftkraft recipeskraft specialsmayonnaisemousseBob SassoneTue, 16 Dec 2008 19:03:00 ESTTop Chef: Foo Fightershttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/27/top-chef-foo-fighters/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/27/top-chef-foo-fighters/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/27/top-chef-foo-fighters/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Foo and Padma(S05E03) Three episodes in and while Top Chef has been fun with really good challenges and interesting food, something is missing. Or maybe it just hasn't simmered to the surface yet. I'm talking about conflict, drama, hatred. Everybody is just too damn happy with each other.

I mean, last night the only nasty interaction was one chef flipping a finger at the other -- which Bravo actually blurred out, give me a break -- and Jamie commenting that she's fed up with Dave. Compared to previous seasons, that's pretty tame. Turn up the heat, guys and gals. Let's see that "too many cooks spoil the broth" energy.

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]]>BravoconflictdessertsFoo FightersFooFightersGordon RamsayGordonRamsayHells KitchenHellsKitchenThanksgivingTop ChefTopChefturkeyveganAllison WaldmanThu, 27 Nov 2008 11:35:00 ESTDamn it, I missed Stephen Colbert on Martha this morning!http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/21/damn-it-i-missed-stephen-colbert-on-martha-this-morning/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/21/damn-it-i-missed-stephen-colbert-on-martha-this-morning/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/21/damn-it-i-missed-stephen-colbert-on-martha-this-morning/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Martha StewartI hate when this happens.

You're all set to watch something, and you don't even set your DVR or your VCR or any other recording device you might have because you've known about the show for weeks and weeks and you plan to watch this particular episode because you watch the show all the time anyway. And then the day comes and you either oversleep or you're busy doing something else or it just slips your mind for some reason and you miss it.

That's what happened to me this morning.

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]]>a colbert christmaschristmascomedy centralfine living networkholidayskissing ballmartha stewartstephen colbertBob SassoneFri, 21 Nov 2008 18:16:00 EST