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Sick of Food Network

AZRP
AZRP Posts: 10,116
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Is anybody else as tired of seeing cake related shows on FN? Every time I turn it on anymore its Ace of Cakes or Challenge with cakes, enough is enough. -RP
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  • Car Wash Mike
    Car Wash Mike Posts: 11,244
    I have had enough of cakes. Geeze.
    I need more Giada oven cam. :ohmy:

    Mike
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  • Basscat
    Basscat Posts: 803
    Very sick of cake shows. Pretty much only tune in for "D,D,&D" Kind of a shame the direction they have gone.
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  • Hoss
    Hoss Posts: 14,600
    AGREED! :( :angry::sick:
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    As a creature of habit I thought maybe I was seeing so many cake shows because it was the time slot I watch - but I agree! I like programs where I can learn something as well as be entertained. I also hope to take away a new dish idea. I especially detest those Xtreme contests with the motorized, smoke belching cakes that leave me cold...let alone some of the tatooed human species that create them!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Car Wash Mike
    Car Wash Mike Posts: 11,244
    Your just mad they don't have a build a better "loney cake". LOL
    What is your fest schedule?

    Mike
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  • bitslammer
    bitslammer Posts: 818
    We got sick of TV period. Ditched cable altogether due in large part to the horrible service we got from Time Warner. Picked up a good digital antenna so it's mostly PBS where they have these odd shows where people actually cook!

    Best $600/year decision we've made in a while. We can always rent a DVD or pull something up on the PS3 if we really want to see something.
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  • WessB
    WessB Posts: 6,937
    Haven't switched on FN in many months...they need a new line up or something...
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
    FN used to be my default channel, but all the cakes have driven me away. It's primetime cakes every night of the week. Newsflash....Bronwyn Weber wins!
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  • Fidel
    Fidel Posts: 10,172
    Here, here!

    Bring on the pies!!!!


    Kidding. I use the DVR to catch Triple D and Chopped. Other than that I don't care for anything on the channel.
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  • Slotmercenary
    Slotmercenary Posts: 1,071
    Now, Now, you know you want your cake and eat it too!
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  • dhuffjr
    dhuffjr Posts: 3,182
    Cake bad meat good. I miss all the late night showings of good eats....only one or two episodes is cramping my style.
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  • Hoss
    Hoss Posts: 14,600
    :laugh: I'll bet I could build a 'Loney cake!!! Not sure on the fests.I'm judging a few KCBS events this spring and cookin in one in June.I would love to make a few small ones. :)
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  • ResQue
    ResQue Posts: 1,045
    YES!
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  • troutman
    troutman Posts: 498
    I'm with you on this. Six months ago that was one of the few channels (except ESPN, of course) I even checked. Now, only Diners Drive-ins Dives, and that dude is becoming a bit overexposed.

    Sick of the cake shows.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Any network that will give Guy Fieri or Rachael Ray airtime won't get much of my time. Absolutely refuse to watch either one. To give you an idea how little I watch FN, I have never seen a cake show. :lol:

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    LOL - but seriously...what is it that you and others hate about Rachael Ray? I just don't get it! If I can learn to tolerate that arrogant ass Bobby Flay, then what's the problem with bubbly Rachael Ray?
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
    Yes, "Guy" and his "Triple Douche" show are getting old quick.
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  • Hoss
    Hoss Posts: 14,600
    HERE,HERE!!!I LOVE some Rachel,she kicks Giada's fake a$$ anyday! ;) Bobby is annoying!JMHO! :)
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  • op2k
    op2k Posts: 62
    I agree with RRP, I think it's because of the time slot that I usually tune in at. I noticed that most of the shows I DVR are in the morning and early afternoon, but when I just tune in on a whim (at night).....more cake, so to the next channel I go. It's funny, I didn't think I would ever miss Emeril, but seeing the direction the evening programming has gone, I have started watching his re-runs on FINE channel :whistle:
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    RRP wrote:
    LOL - but seriously...what is it that you and others hate about Rachael Ray? I just don't get it! If I can learn to tolerate that arrogant ass Bobby Flay, then what's the problem with bubbly Rachael Ray?

    Lordy, where to start? Hey, let's "grill" a steak and I'll make a salad. How very original. Or... Wait a sec while I go over to the cabinet that's 3 feet away and load up with 27 ingredients. I would love it if, just once, they would show her drop the entire load. But of course, that'll never be shown. And I'd never see it anyway.

    Don't like her voice or her laugh, don't like her bubbly, especially don't like the fact that she is EVERYWHERE! Oh and then there's always "YUM-O", "How good does THAT look?", et al.

    For me, she has NO redeeming value. Hell, she's not even pretty! Every time I see her, I think of Jack Nicholson. :lol: And now....... you will too! hahaha

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    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • EGGARY
    EGGARY Posts: 1,222
    I have to agree. What's the point of watching someone bake a cake and then have to MOVE it. I don't waste my time with FOOD Challenges. I do enjoy watching some of the shows on Saturday and Sunday Morning but for the most part I don't watch as much as I used to. Gotta agree, a little much Guy lately. I didn't enjoy one show they had years ago, GRILLIN' AND CHILLIN.

    Gary
    Formerly GTIPROD
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Thanks for your honest reply. At least I know where you are coming from, but I still like her personality and sunny disposition - guess I gravitate toward that type of person and I even find her to be a bit of a fox! For that matter the times I've seen Giada's Mother I find her more attractive and sexy than her daughter!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • eenie meenie
    eenie meenie Posts: 4,394
    I agree comletely. It's due to the stupid cake show that I never even bother to tune in to the FN. The cake show is on 24/7 it seems. I even like to make pastry, but that show holds no interest for me. I agree with others that PBS has the good cooking shows.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,589
    i havent watched it too much in the last couple years, just got burned out from it and the newer shows dont offer much. did watch secrets of a restaurant chef with the braised lamb shanks a few weeks back and learned a few things and did up the recipe with oxtails, short ribs and lamb ribs, was really good but Anne Burrell on a 65 inch screen scares me :laugh:
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Unknown
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    I agree.. More scary is the lower half of her bod! FNC must be hurting for new talent as there are far too many re-runs lately (I've been an avid fan for quite a while but my enthusiams is waning rapidly). The Neelys are just too much to stomach and of late, Pat utters "Y'all" more often than Paula! It seems as though there's always someone behind the scene who frowns if the "chef" ebbs the flow of inane gibberish. And then there's the 'mindless' (give-me-a-break!) music(?) to accompany those who can't chatter non-stop! I'm of the opinion that Bob Tushman, who's mouth can twist two ways at the same time, doesn't have a brain capable of equal flexibility. Time will tell...
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    LOL! The thought of Burrell on an iPhone sized screen is scary enough!!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Sometimes a little TOO honest? :blush:

    I don't think I had ever seen Giada's mother, but of course, I had to look her up. :) You may be right.

    As for Ms Ray? Enjoy.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Hungry in Lilburn
    Hungry in Lilburn Posts: 756
    Now that's funny and I don't care who you are!
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  • Hungry in Lilburn
    Hungry in Lilburn Posts: 756
    So why don't we all send these thoughts to Alton over at the FN. He is the new king now since Emeril left, right?
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