NFNS Recap with Video: Episode 7

Paula Deen, TV Show Reviews, The Next Food Network Star, Videos
15 Jul 2008 If you don't get it by now, simple. Don't read the review or look at the video if you haven't already seen the show last Sunday. If you're waiting to watch one of the catch up repeats during the week, don't click. With that said, here's my review for the seventh episode of Next Food Network Star. Another enjoyable episode. And wow -- I'm in near shock -- they actually gave the for remaining contestants, Kelsey, Adam, Lisa and Aaron, and entire 75 minutes to cook. Long overdue giving them some actual time (beyond 30-40 minutes) to cook ... {More...}

NFNS Video Preview: Episode 7

Paula Deen, The Next Food Network Star, Videos
11 Jul 2008 Here's the video preview of what's happening on this week's episode of The Next Food Network Star on Sunday night at 10pm. The remaining four finalists pack their bags and head to the country's newest culinary hotspot, Las Vegas, for their next challenge. After arriving at their hotel, they meet Bobby Flay and Paula Deen for an intimate dinner at Mesa Grill. The next morning, they discover that they must compete in two Throwdown-style competitions: they must each make an ultimate version of their own signature dish, while simultaneously creating an ultimate version of their competitor’s signature dish. To make the challenge ... {More...}

News Bytes: Deen Show Peek; Chefs’ Night Out; the Beards; Tyler in Idaho

Anne Burrell, Bobby Flay, Celebrity Chefs, Daniel Boulud, Donatella Arpaia, Event, Gail Simmons, Harold Dieterle, Iron Chef America, John Besh, Johnny Iuzzini, Marcus Samuelsson, Michael Psilakis, News Bites, Paula Deen, Paula's Best Dishes, TV Food Shows, Ted Allen, The Next Food Network Star, Tom Colicchio, Traci Des Jardins, Tyler Florence
07 Jun 2008 Many weekends are slow, food news-wise. This is definitely not one of those. On the air we have a preview of Paula Deen's new cooking show on Sunday early afternoon and later that night episode 2 of NFNS. Off the air and live, the biggest thing of this weekend and perhaps of the year is the Annual James Beard Awards Sunday night. First up is Tyler Florence who travelled to Boise for a food charity event, A Chefs' Affaire. What it is involves a five-course gourmet dinner created by Idaho chefs from 20 different restaurants. There is also ... {More...}

Deen Follow-up and a Video: Paula Announces Syndie Show and Date

Paula Deen, Paula's Party, TV Food Shows
09 May 2008 You'll recall on April 23rd we spilled the beans about Paula Deen getting a syndicated talk/lifestyle television show (off Food Network, on to one of the major networks, a la Rachael Ray) sometime next year. Today we find this video on You Tube someone just uploaded. It's taken from a very recent Paula's Party taping and you can tell whoever took the video is in the control panel area. In it, Paul announces to her cooking show audience not only the show but the date: September 2009. {More...}

Daytime TV’s Newest Star in 2009: Will Paula Be the Next Rachael?

Paula Deen, Rachael Ray, TV Food Shows
23 Apr 2008 TV Week recently reported: Telepictures, Warner Bros.’ production arm, is adding to that roster by signing a deal with Food Network star Paula Deen to host a daytime cooking show, sources familiar with the matter said. Ms. Deen would become the next big name to come out of Food Network, following Rachael Ray’s ratings success in her debut season. Ms. Deen is currently one of Food Network’s top draws with her Southern flair, hosting series Paula’s Home Cooking and Paula’s Party for the cable channel. [...] “It seems like, unlike recent years, distributors are taking a particularly aggressive look at 2009 and going ... {More...}