melissa-related stories
Posted Jul 27th 2009 8:04AM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, Food/Home/DIY, Watercooler Talk

So we're down to two.
One thing that I was wondering while watching this episode was ... is Emeril Lagasse even on Food Network anymore? I know there are repeats of his shows still running, but I wasn't aware that he was still doing new things (his show now airs on Fine Living).
Continue reading The Next Food Network Star: VIP Party in Miami - open thread
Posted Jul 20th 2009 8:12AM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, Food/Home/DIY, Watercooler Talk
"They haven't seen me at my very best." - Jamika
Really, Jamika? Really? We're down to the final four and you still don't think the judges have seen the best you can do? You should have thought about that maybe two or three episodes ago.
Of course, just because Jamika said that doesn't mean she was the one shown the door this week. After the jump, the person who won't be back for the final two episodes.
Continue reading The Next Food Network Star: Wood Fire Grill Challenge - open thread
Posted Jul 15th 2009 6:36PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, Food/Home/DIY, TV Squad Polls

It seems like
The Next Food Network Star just started, but here we are already down to the final four contestants. One of these people - Jamika, Melissa, Jeffrey, or Debbie - is going to have their own show on the channel. The season finale is only three episodes away. Who do you think is going to win? Who do you think
should win?
Posted Jun 15th 2009 11:32AM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, Food/Home/DIY, Watercooler Talk

I'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.