Food network star season 7: Plot 8 iteration main points

  by Allison L. Nowacki and Bryan J. Polk It is getting down to the nitty gritty on Food Network Star and the six remaining contestants were in New York City, the home of Food Network. Production really seemed to be pulling out all the stops as Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, greeted the contestants with Bobby Flay in the Food Network kitchens. Ina presented them with their camera challenge for the week, which revolved around the latest food fad, cupcakes.   Each contestant must make a cupcake that represents him or her and then present it to the camera…

The senior chef grasps the season 3 – and the George Mendes interview

by Michael J. Lamp This week, Top Chef put its Masters to the fast food test, and George Mendes was the chef left waiting at the drive-thru window – so to speak. I caught up with George to talk about and hectic kitchens, competing for charity and having your food called ‘ugly.’ Q. Michael, RealityWanted: Curtis mentioned that he thought you were sort of disregarding fast food during the Elimination Challenge, and you made a comment about the Quickfire Challenge not being realistic. Did you watch the show before you were on it? I’m curious to hear your overall…

Upper chief- cook governs the season 3- of the interview with Sue Of zemanick

    by Michael J. Lamp Another week, another farewell to a talented chef. This week, Sue was set home after she failed to finish plating her version of Duck a l’Orange. Sue caught up with RealityWanted to chat about chaotic kitchens, helping the competition and the dish that sums up her culinary personality. Q. Michael, RealityWanted: What was your reaction when Curtis revealed the challenge of updating 50 year-old dishes for a modern palate? Any reservations about Duck a l’Orange? A. Sue: No, not at first. I love duck. I love cooking duck, and I thought it was a…