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Did You Watch Last Night's Kitchen Nightmares?

partysugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:31:42 -0700

Last night on the second episode of the new season of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay was on a mission to turn Long Island's Handlebar around. With a chef who doesn't like to cook, an unmotivated owner, and an emotional train wreck of a wife, the restaurant was a complete disaster. I've always liked the concept of Kitchen Nightmares more than Ramsay's other television show, Hell's Kitchen. I greatly enjoy watching him transform the restaurant and feel so happy when, in the end, it succeeds. How about you? Did you catch it?

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Michelle Obama to Appear on Paula's Party

partysugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:15:40 -0700

Possible first-lady-to-be Michelle Obama is scheduled to make an appearance on Food Network's Paula's Party. On the primetime television series, Southern belle Paula Deen speaks with Obama about the first meal - seafood gumbo complete with lobster, shrimp, and mussels - she cooked for Barack.

After the conversation Deen invites Obama into her kitchen where she teaches her how to make fried shrimp and Creole french fries. The episode airs on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. My tivo is already set; I'm excited to see how Michelle moves in the kitchen.

How about you? Will you watch?

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Get Excited For Food Network's Fall Lineup

partysugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:15:14 -0700

Two of the Food Network's new shows for Fall have been announced. The first, features FN favorite Giada De Laurentiis in Giada at Home (debuts Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.). The show is described as a "stylish lifestyle and cooking series that follows her as she plans and prepares meals for her families and friends." I've always been a huge fan of Giada's recipes and am thrilled to check out what she has to offer outside the realm of Italian cooking.

The second, entitled The Chef Jeff Project is an interesting experiment that helps troubled youth. The series will follow Chef Jeff Henderson, a "former prison inmate turned successful executive chef," as he teaches six struggling young adults how to cook.

Highlighting the power and passion of food, the Chef Jeff Project airs on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 10 p.m. Will you be watching?

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Martha Stewart Developing a New Reality TV Show

YumSugar — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:39 -0800

Martha Stewart may be approaching 70, but she has no plans to slow down. The media-merchandising overlord is developing a new reality television series, titled Help Me, Martha!, in partnership with Survivor producer Mark Burnett.

The premise of the program? The head hostess will come to the surprise rescue of viewers who need help planning special events, like dinners and weddings. Help Me, Martha!, which will be made by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, has yet to be sold to a television network.

Martha has endless creative ideas, so I can't wait to see what entertaining suggestions she'll offer on her new show. Based on the premise, would you watch it?

10 Geeky TV Shows You Should Be Watching

GeekSugar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:47:59 -0800

Geekery has invaded your television screen! There are plenty of shows to choose from on the tube these days (some better than others), but you're sure to geek out right along with these weeklies. Discover 10 that you may (or may not) know about, but that are totally worth a coveted TiVo season pass slot.

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Are Cooking Television Shows Too Unrealistic?

partysugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:50:52 -0700

In his blog on the New York Times, food journalist Mark Bittman makes the claim that food television - particularly cooking shows that teach a viewer how to make something - are too unrealistic. Unlike the real world, the chefs never make mistakes and each dish always comes out perfectly. He says:

When you watch most celebrity chefs go to work on TV it is a) baffling and intimidating, and b) a charade. Baffling and intimidating because nearly every ingredient is usually prepared in advance, and what isn’t is selected so that the chef can show off his (almost never “her”) knife skills, which are bound to intimidate nearly all of us who can never aspire (and why would we, really?) to chopping an onion with our eyes closed.

While I understand how the lack of miscalculation may isolate a viewer, I disagree with Bittman. I enjoy the Barefoot Contessa because her world is an escape from my reality: In her sunny Hampton house the food is consistently delicious. Rather than feel intimidated, I feel inspired! What's your take on Bittman's perspective?

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Watch Hit TV Shows On MySpace

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:02:03 -0700

Networks like The CW and NBC are trying to tap into highly trafficked social networking sites like MySpace by offering video streams of popular TV shows. According Broadcasting & Cable, when The CW promoted America's Next Top Model on MySpace, their season-premiere ratings increased 36 percent among teens compared to its 2005 debut.

With over 61.5 unique visitors in January and even more in February, MySpace has become one of the best places for networks to showcase their goods.

MySpace also plans to launch a service where users can stream or 'host' shows on their MySpace page. As well, starting this summer NBC Universal and News Corp. will be launching a site with MySpace being their primary source for distributing TV and videos. Great - even more reasons to stay glued to my laptop!

LilSugar Challenge: Top 10 Children's Television Shows

LilSugar — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:00:36 -0800

There are a ton of children's shows bottled up inside of your boob tube, but when it comes to choosing which ones your kids watch, what does your Top 10 list look like? Here's mine - it's a compilation of the shows my children love to view and ones that don't drive me crazy! Share yours in our Mom's List group over at the LilSugar Community for a chance to be featured on our site!

Arthur
Secret Agent Oso
Imagination Movers
Postcards from Buster
Chuggington
Dinosaur Train
Zoboomafoo
Handy Manny
Fireman Sam
Sagwa

Six TV Shows With Incredible Mom Characters

LilSugar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:24 -0800

It's hard to keep track of the TV lineup much less get the chance to actually sit down and watch your picks once you are a mother. But, lately there are so many good shows on the tube with strong, relatable women characters that it's time to put your DVR to use! This allows a mama to watch the shows once her kids have been tucked into bed and skip the commercials which saves time. Here are six prime time series that are too good to miss. Check out why these shows and their maternal characters are a must-see!

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Watch Robert Pattinson Talk Pregnancy Rumours on US TV!

PopSugarUK — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:10:16 -0800

We saw photos of Robert Pattinson's cute range of faces taping American TV programme The Early Show last week and the segment finally aired yesterday. He discussed some ridiculous pregnancy rumours that popped up in Australia, check it out below!