tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post5894107815053875215..comments2024-03-06T05:40:30.339-05:00Comments on food network addict: Food Network Addict Review: Melissa d'Arabian's 'Ten Dollar Dinners'Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-1268335676009713562009-11-11T14:29:58.098-05:002009-11-11T14:29:58.098-05:00And I agree with all the comments about The Neely&...And I agree with all the comments about The Neely's. I don't get it. Mainly, though, I think it would be better without her. He's okay.McGeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821989365095703239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-44698946404246099262009-11-11T14:23:23.630-05:002009-11-11T14:23:23.630-05:00I agree with what another person said here... I th...I agree with what another person said here... I think Melissa is creepy. I would really like to see a winner of this show have sort of personality. In my opinion, she is very Stepford-esque. And, while I truly value moms (I am one and VERY proud of it), she dwells upon being a mommy home-cook waaaaay too much. Ugh!McGeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821989365095703239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-79460384673636545322009-10-11T12:36:30.207-04:002009-10-11T12:36:30.207-04:00Get rid of Mush Mouth, AAron.cannot stand to look ...Get rid of Mush Mouth, AAron.cannot stand to look at him...Sunny is good ,the Neely's would be better without her big mouth.give Road tasted back to paula's Boy's.<br /> amy would have made it if you would have given her the attention you did BIG DADDY,PUKE a break.jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236644145804317190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-134885307618685672009-08-28T14:49:54.995-04:002009-08-28T14:49:54.995-04:00I love Melissa and am so happy for her and her fam...I love Melissa and am so happy for her and her family. She has the chops and I look forward to trying her recipes.<br /><br />That potato bacon tart has to be a winner.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669505992401515638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-35104550194243847662009-08-28T10:53:42.857-04:002009-08-28T10:53:42.857-04:00Someone actually took the liberty of CALCULATING m...Someone actually took the liberty of CALCULATING melissa's so called $10 for 4 dinners and even prorated, the meals come out to roughly $20 (or DOUBLE what they are advertizing). See for yourself!<br /><br />http://justeyeballit.com/2009/08/reviews-10-dollar-dinners-with-melissa-darabian/PinkDustFairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861799251101340862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-22530641907009547512009-08-26T17:59:45.968-04:002009-08-26T17:59:45.968-04:00I agree with everyone's comments in regards to...I agree with everyone's comments in regards to $10 Dinners. And Rachel Ray...I can only watch her on mute. And I watched the Neeley's again and I swear, they are on the verge of making out with each other and taking off each other's clothes! I swear!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533896176404091274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-58406288688666920932009-08-26T16:49:07.609-04:002009-08-26T16:49:07.609-04:00Saw two episodes so far and it seems to me that he...Saw two episodes so far and it seems to me that her only great tip about saving money is "get it in bulk, it's cheaper." Now I spend almost every weekend at Costco and seeing as how jam packed that place is, I think Americans know how to buy in bulk. This show is pretty useless. FN picked the wrong person again. They need to stop picking safe, bland bets and try something bold. As much as Debbie had dubious characteristics, she nonetheless brought a new perspective to the mix. Get someone like her. Isn't there enough shows for the busy moms with Rachel Ray and Sandra Lee?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953131093163810404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-71921984646987980332009-08-24T16:51:48.962-04:002009-08-24T16:51:48.962-04:00I've only watched the Chicken a l'Orange e...I've only watched the Chicken a l'Orange episode. But I liked it. There are some shows I watch just for the entertainment factor. But mostly, I watch Food Network b/c I want to be inspired to actually try a new dish. And I think that's why Melissa's show has appealed to me thus far. It's why I wanted Lisa Garza to have her own show. I tried several of Lisa recipes that were on NFNS. I cannot say that at all about anyone else from the series...but Melissa may change that.Jennifer Coomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144695641505947308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-88839798518329339272009-08-23T14:53:14.168-04:002009-08-23T14:53:14.168-04:00I've watched Melissa for the 3rd (and last) ti...I've watched Melissa for the 3rd (and last) time. I really like her food, but her constant (read creepy) smiling and overuse of "filler" words and actually today her voice, were all just too much.<br /><br />Then I watched Brian Boitano and was competely entertained and yes will try his recipes!!!!!<br /><br />I don't know where to put this comment, but every time we watch Giada my husband mentions her cleavage being inapropriate for a cooking show.<br /><br />...Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533313640312562551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-75968185589442036052009-08-17T13:57:34.247-04:002009-08-17T13:57:34.247-04:00I did think her food looked interesting, but she c...I did think her food looked interesting, but she came across so awkward and coached.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17326818204494794975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-1951532217097499182009-08-16T13:16:33.917-04:002009-08-16T13:16:33.917-04:00How many hours every day does FN devote to the Nee...How many hours every day does FN devote to the Neelys?????? It seems like whatever day, whatever time I turn the network on they have that pair on. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!! GET THEM OFF!!!!!!SpunkyLubbockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830714699271084681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-45147003825152890162009-08-11T14:45:16.442-04:002009-08-11T14:45:16.442-04:00Ann B more than admits they use a lot of salt, you...Ann B more than admits they use a lot of salt, you ever see her pinch of salt; it is a f---ing fist full... lolsexyfemalemusclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612922179965284313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-62715915906906295552009-08-11T10:45:59.015-04:002009-08-11T10:45:59.015-04:00I told myself I was going to check out her first e...I told myself I was going to check out her first episode since I sat through every episode of the actual Challenge to get there. Guess it says a lot that this completely slipped my mind. I did remember to DVR Chef v. City, for which all I kept saying to myself was <i>Man that girl's got a big butt</i>. (Just try to watch that episode again and claim you don’t know what I’m talking about.) <br /><br />The whole <i>$10 Dinner</i> thing never even made it to the DVR. I guess it's just got too much of that <i>How to Make Mediocre Food Pretentious</i> feel all over it. If I'm watching a cooking show, then I want it to inspire and excite me. I wouldn't want to watch a fine art show only to have them show me how to color in coloring books, or a music show that features the kazoo.<br /><br />Maybe Food Network needs to run a couple of seasons of <i>The Next Food Network Writer</i> to get some fresh ideas in the mix?No Replyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897528591850712444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-83525710195256836402009-08-10T22:32:55.981-04:002009-08-10T22:32:55.981-04:00Tom, no worries, please and (don't believe in ...Tom, no worries, please and (don't believe in cooking books...lol...too much prison time involved...eeeh, the confinement...)kidding...anyway, oh, and to answer your question, unfortunately no on the depreciation...in as much as bacon is tangible, at least initially, you really can't classify it as something that will have a salvage value at the end of its useful life. So, please don't try depreciating it next year...<br />Ok...Blue, I understand your point, but for the time I spent watching Mel, which was probably half the show, I don't believe it would honestly be hearty enough for a family of 4 and it was considered a lunch which from a 'health standpoint' should be the more substantial meal of the day so you can burn off the calories. Again, I understand the budgeting concept however you must admit that in the 'typical' American household, gruyere cheese will not be a staple ingredient so it would be necessary to go out and purchase it in preparation - and as I'm seeing the costs for just 1!! ingredient, I'm thinking that would potentially turn off the 'average' cook. I, personally...like the gourmet touch but again most Moms aren't going to be all that concerned with it. In my mind, getting out a meal that has so much salt and fat content (cheese, cream, pastry?!) on a daily basis is a bad thing because in the very long run, the negative health costs are going to make that/ those meals cost way more (Yes, I was a nutrition major before I got my Finance degree.) The purpose should be to strive to be budget conscious but also health conscious (No, I couldn't stand Katie!) and, I'm not trying to argue with you, just state some other realistic facts.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218404209617988691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-35125332313030753962009-08-10T21:15:51.621-04:002009-08-10T21:15:51.621-04:00I changed back and forth on Melissa's show. H...I changed back and forth on Melissa's show. Her food did look good, particularly the applesauce granita, but she just did not hold my attention. I'll prob watch her again though. <br /><br />To Benjamin re: overuse of salt...Ummmmm, you have to salt the water so that you flavor the pasta itself. When the pasta is a main ingredient, you don't want your guests biting into it and they get a sense of eating chewy cardboard. Mario has even stated on several occassions that the water should taste somewhat like seasalt. (Though Mario is a growing boy and might not be the best example here, but he knows what he's talking about). Even Anne Burrell admitted that chefs in restaurants use a ton of salt and that's what makes the food "pop" and taste so good. <br /><br />And I am completely sick of the Neelys' too! Get them off of there! Same damn constant talk and they have no appeal and their food is just not appetizing. I thought they weren't bad at first but I am sick of them two. Squirrel cheeks and the pig collector need to bounce from FN! And what really drives me crazy is those tacky utensils they have hanging over their stove!!! Who does that???Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338009925510648381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-89512387538732406142009-08-10T21:09:15.567-04:002009-08-10T21:09:15.567-04:00Lou,
I am glad you took my comments as humorous. ...Lou,<br /><br />I am glad you took my comments as humorous. After reading my own comment I thought I sounded a bit harsh, I didn't mean for it to sound that way. Your comments are valid. After all, this is all in fun. I hope I didn't offend you, we all need accountants, especially those that like to cook.... more than the books:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970514180482980371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-87954793267832056642009-08-10T21:02:10.949-04:002009-08-10T21:02:10.949-04:00Bridgette & whomever else that is missing the ...Bridgette & whomever else that is missing the whole concept of the show.. You can't go by the Whole hunk of cheese.. It's $10 for 4 for the meal.. not for all your whole grocery bill.<br /><br />The idea of budgeting meals is you say buy bacon.. there is 12 slices in it.. the recipe is only for 4 slices.. you budget and menu plan so you use the rest of the excess ingredients for meals through the week.. same with the cheese, bag of flour.. etc etc etc.<br /><br />That is the whole idea of menu planning an budgeting... You make it so you can use your ingredients in a variety of meals through the week..BlueEyedChickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10930609297452975129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-44643932322938157242009-08-10T20:15:03.036-04:002009-08-10T20:15:03.036-04:00I agree with most here. What numbnuts changed the ...I agree with most here. What numbnuts changed the name?????sexyfemalemusclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612922179965284313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-16099067203940677402009-08-10T16:35:24.157-04:002009-08-10T16:35:24.157-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.La Bella Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700526692013628923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-84476919449144874492009-08-10T12:43:32.657-04:002009-08-10T12:43:32.657-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218404209617988691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-88356822657597102552009-08-10T12:43:30.849-04:002009-08-10T12:43:30.849-04:00'k Tom! lol...actually, I'm nitpicky cuz I...'k Tom! lol...actually, I'm nitpicky cuz I really wanted Jeffrey to win! (sorry) but, I will lighten up on Mel and give her another chance...Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218404209617988691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-17479488517554877902009-08-10T12:22:17.673-04:002009-08-10T12:22:17.673-04:00I really wish they hadn't named it $10 dinners...I really wish they hadn't named it $10 dinners. I spent the entire time adding up what it would have cost to buy the ingredients. The apple sauce alone (and she poured in the whole jar) would have been $3 or $4. And I missed it somehow if she made it clear she was only using some of the bacon and some of the cheese.<br /><br />Not that she's made chicken yet, but it costs about $7 or $8 in our local supermarket for a pound of chicken breast fillets, so I can only assume most meals won't fit the $10 dinner budget.<br /><br />Having said all that, $10 for dinner is WAY more than I can afford to spend. Right now my budget allows for $1 dinner, either a frozen Banquet or something from the dollar menu at a fast-food place.<br /><br />But as for TV, I don't want to be thinking about money, and Melissa had real good range in her cooking during the competition, and putting her on a budget is way too limiting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-25523145056542276922009-08-10T11:30:30.303-04:002009-08-10T11:30:30.303-04:00Regardless of amortizing, based on the first episo...Regardless of amortizing, based on the first episode, the show should very clearly be called <i>Thirty Dollar Lunches</i>.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218192046319743103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-3893144003926880142009-08-10T11:29:52.759-04:002009-08-10T11:29:52.759-04:00Yes Vegies! Yes! I didn't want to go there, ...Yes Vegies! Yes! I didn't want to go there, but I am glad someone did. Often times, I think that show should be on Cinemax at 2AM or something. I love their personalities and I think they would make a great show but on their own shows. If they aren't talking about "buttering each other up" or "you're my sugar mama", I don't know what else they are talking about.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533896176404091274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30368617.post-16732688965593123702009-08-10T11:07:07.582-04:002009-08-10T11:07:07.582-04:00Her new show was fine. BUT, Neelys I can't ST...Her new show was fine. BUT, Neelys I can't STAND them. They are Foodnetwork's PORN!!!!Vegieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440703496614846198noreply@blogger.com