“Knives at Dawn” Giveaway « Carrots 'N' Cake

Dec

2009

“Knives at Dawn” Giveaway

A few weeks ago, Top Chef featured the team behind the Bocuse d’Or USA, the world’s most prestigious cooking competition. KNIVES AT DAWN: The American Quest for Culinary Glory at the Legendary Bocuse d’Or Competition, gives an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes look at the Bocuse d’Or.

Author Andrew Friedman illuminates the story of the groundbreaking support raised for the 2009 American team—what the team did, how they did it, and what they learned. This is the only book on the subject written with the full consent and cooperation of Chefs Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller as well as the Bocuse d’Or USA committee, and the book traces the selection of the American team, the development of their dishes, and their training at a specially outfitted house two doors down from Keller’s The French Laundry in Yountville, California.

Sounds like an interesting story, right? The publisher has offered to giveaway 2 copies of this book!

To enter: Leave a comment on this post about your favorite cooking show.

I will randomly pick a winner tomorrow morning.

Good luck!

Tags: 12 Days of Giveaways, Knives at Dawn

280 Comments »

bridget — December 6, 2009 @ 9:37 am

i actually love gawking at Paula Dean’s rediculous amount of butter!
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insideiamdancing — December 6, 2009 @ 9:40 am

I love Ready, Steady, Cook- not sure if you get it in the US, but worth watching if you get the chance!
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Meredith — December 6, 2009 @ 9:41 am

Barefoot Contessa and Giada.
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Caitlin — December 6, 2009 @ 9:41 am

This is great, and I know my chef husband would love to read this almost as much as I would I’ve been DVR’ing and watching a ton of old Cooking with Jacques & Julia lately, but Top Chef is also a perennial favorite.
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Claudia — December 6, 2009 @ 9:42 am

I love love love Top Chef – it’s always nice to know that professional chefs can fail epically every once in a while. Chefs, they’re just like US!
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Michelle — December 6, 2009 @ 9:42 am

I love Rachel Ray and Giada!
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JMB — December 6, 2009 @ 9:42 am

I like Iron Chef…I can’t turn away when it’s on!
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Lizzy — December 6, 2009 @ 9:42 am

I love 30 Minute Meals, and Tyler Florence. Really anything on the Food Channel, i constantly have it on!
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erin — December 6, 2009 @ 9:43 am

It’s not that I necessarily make Barefoot Contessa’s recipes (though they usually look delicious!), it’s just that for some reason, her show is my television equivalent of yoga. instant de-stress.
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Olivia — December 6, 2009 @ 9:43 am

Giada! All of the recipes are usually really simple, but full of flavor. Her excitement for beautiful, fresh ingredients and food in general is contagious! Plus, she’s absolutely gorgeous!
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Anne T. — December 6, 2009 @ 9:44 am

I like Giada – she is so soothing
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Amanda — December 6, 2009 @ 9:44 am

I love Giada, Barefoot Contessa and Top Chef!
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Kerry — December 6, 2009 @ 9:44 am

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. I can’t believe what he gets away with!
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Julie Q — December 6, 2009 @ 9:47 am

Does the Today Show count? I love whenever Matt, Al or Meredith cook with someone on the show
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Cynthia (It All Changes) — December 6, 2009 @ 9:47 am

Okay am I a dork that thought they were saying bocuse DOOR the whole night. I was trying to figure out how the door was worked into the competition

I’d love to read an interesting book like this.
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Lindsey — December 6, 2009 @ 9:50 am

Well since I’m in Paris, I have access to French cooking shows! One of them is called Un Dîner Presque Parfait (An Almost Perfect Dinner) where people compete to throw the best dinner party for other contestants and are judged based on decorations, food, originality, creativity, etc. It’s actually quite a good show!
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Food Makes Fun Fuel — December 6, 2009 @ 9:51 am

Paula Dean is soooo funny
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Chanelle — December 6, 2009 @ 9:51 am

I love chopped.
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Bonnie — December 6, 2009 @ 9:55 am

There aren’t many cooling shows I don’t like, but I do love Top Chef!!
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Danielle — December 6, 2009 @ 9:55 am

My favorite cooking show would have to be Nigella Lawson…she makes great things and is not afraid to show how much she loves to eat them.
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Kyle (female!) — December 6, 2009 @ 9:56 am

Top Chef is my top dog, but I also really like Barefoot Contessa. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Coley — December 6, 2009 @ 9:56 am

I’m a dietetics major, so I’ve taken a ton of chemistry and food science classes. Alton Brown’s show Good Eats is corny, but he really knows a lot about food chemistry, which I love!
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amanda @ fake ginger — December 6, 2009 @ 9:57 am

Top Chef is my favorite. I love when Bravo shows marathons so I can spend all day watching.
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Stasa — December 6, 2009 @ 9:59 am

You named it: Top Chef! I love all cooking shows though and watch food network all the time
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Susan — December 6, 2009 @ 10:03 am

Top Chef hands down! Although, I do enjoy an occasional Throwndown with Bobby Flay!
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rebecca lustig — December 6, 2009 @ 10:03 am

Wow, where do I begin?! There are so many cooking shows I adore. Most recently I’ve been hooked on Challenge (cake making competition) and Top Chef: Vegas. I think what I love most is the rush and excitement from all the competitiveness.

Have a great day, dear!
bec xo
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Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — December 6, 2009 @ 10:04 am

I love everything Bravo so I have to say Top Chef!
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Cathy — December 6, 2009 @ 10:06 am

My favorite cooking show is definitely Good Eats with Alton Brown. I love how much detail he goes into one specific food and you really understand how you’re using it and why you’re doing what you do. Very informative! And he had ridiclous costumes and sets most of the time.
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Monica — December 6, 2009 @ 10:07 am

I love semi-homemade with Sandra Lee
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katie s — December 6, 2009 @ 10:10 am

my favorite cooking show is Top Chef!
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Karla — December 6, 2009 @ 10:10 am

Everyday Italian and Barefoot Contessa are my favorite cooking shows!
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Light Delight with TouTou — December 6, 2009 @ 10:12 am

My favorite is American’s test kitchen, hahaha
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Catherine (FOOD SNOB) — December 6, 2009 @ 10:12 am

Good Eats has always been, and always will be, my absolute favorite! AB is fantastic!
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Molly @thevegandorm — December 6, 2009 @ 10:13 am

Top chef!
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Ellen — December 6, 2009 @ 10:13 am

i’m a Top Chef addict!
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Patricia — December 6, 2009 @ 10:14 am

Rachel Ray!
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Annie — December 6, 2009 @ 10:16 am

I love Top Chef and Alton Brown, he is soooo smart and goofy I cant help but love him!
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Keri — December 6, 2009 @ 10:19 am

Alton Brown is my favorite – I’m a scientist, and I love how he actually explains why things work. He’s pretty funny, too
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kelly — December 6, 2009 @ 10:21 am

How to select just one? Top Chef, Ina Garten and of course Alton Brown.
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Kara — December 6, 2009 @ 10:24 am

I love Good Eats. I would love to learn to cook with Alton. And Ina!
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Mary Z — December 6, 2009 @ 10:24 am

Top Chef and Rachel Ray’s 30 minute meals are my favorites. I found working out with the Food Network channel on makes the time fly especially when I am having one of those ‘non-motivated’ days.
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Michaela — December 6, 2009 @ 10:25 am

Rachael Ray and Top Chef are great
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susan — December 6, 2009 @ 10:27 am

Hells Kitchen!
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Meg — December 6, 2009 @ 10:30 am

I really like Giada’s show. Her food always looks so yummy. And I love Top Chef for the exciting competition and Alton Brown for the quirky science.
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Anna — December 6, 2009 @ 10:31 am

Nigella Lawson makes the most decadent desserts without them seeming too ridiculous (unlike Paula Dean!).
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Haleigh — December 6, 2009 @ 10:31 am

I don’t know if this is considered a cooking show but my favorite is Hell’s Kitchen. I love Everyday Italian too.
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cait — December 6, 2009 @ 10:32 am

I like Giada the best…but the entire Food Network is one of my favorite channels.
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Jenna — December 6, 2009 @ 10:33 am

i love home cooking with paula dean, giada, and ina garten and also barefoot contessa
jenna
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Jackie @ TriToLose — December 6, 2009 @ 10:34 am

I love Top Chef. But, in terms of instructional shows – I love Alton Brown and Rachael Ray.
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Keri — December 6, 2009 @ 10:36 am

Alton Brown and Paula Dean, without a doubt. They both have awesome cooking styles and it’s always good entertainment to watch them cook. No dullness to be found!
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kimmie — December 6, 2009 @ 10:42 am

Barefoot Contessa and racheal ray
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allison — December 6, 2009 @ 10:43 am

RR and Paula Dean
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VeggieGirl — December 6, 2009 @ 10:43 am

Favorite cooking show is definitely Top Chef.
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Anne P — December 6, 2009 @ 10:43 am

I actually don’t watch any cooking shows, but that book sounds really cool!
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Eliza Martin — December 6, 2009 @ 10:44 am

I love Giada the most!
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julie — December 6, 2009 @ 10:45 am

fav cooking show is top chef for sure!
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Laura — December 6, 2009 @ 10:45 am

top chef!
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Jill — December 6, 2009 @ 10:45 am

I like the show with Sam the cooking guy. I think it’s called “Just Cook This”. It is really simple and tasty looking meals.
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Tammy — December 6, 2009 @ 10:46 am

I love Bobby Flay’s Throwdown!
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AlisonJ — December 6, 2009 @ 10:46 am

I love The Next Food Network Star. Hubby is a fan of Iron Chef.
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Allison — December 6, 2009 @ 10:47 am

I love Giada!
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Jenna — December 6, 2009 @ 10:49 am

I love Giada and Rachael
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Heather — December 6, 2009 @ 10:50 am

I love Top Chef. What can I say I have a thing for Tom C.
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Cara — December 6, 2009 @ 10:51 am

Giada At Home, by far.
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Erin — December 6, 2009 @ 10:54 am

I love Iron Chef — it’s easy to get caught up in the action and excitement.
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Wendy — December 6, 2009 @ 10:55 am

I like to watch Chef at Home and Fresh. I love the Food Network in general.
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Jasmine — December 6, 2009 @ 10:56 am

Top Chef!
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Alicia — December 6, 2009 @ 10:59 am

Hi Tina,
My favorite cooking show hands-down is Top Chef!
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Laura — December 6, 2009 @ 11:01 am

I love watching 30 minute meals with Rachel Ray. I rarely make her meals but I get inspiration from her show!!
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CATIEDIDIT — December 6, 2009 @ 11:02 am

My favorite is ironically, Top Chef!
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Kelsey — December 6, 2009 @ 11:02 am

i love top chef, good eats, barefoot contessa, nigella, giada, any food network star really!
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Georgia — December 6, 2009 @ 11:03 am

We don’t have cable, but pbs has Julia Childe on and if Pioneer Woman counts!?
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diana(mymarblerye) — December 6, 2009 @ 11:04 am

fave show: top chef!
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Dani — December 6, 2009 @ 11:05 am

I love Top Chef, but I also really love Take Home Chef on TLC! Does anyone know if that is still on???
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Erin — December 6, 2009 @ 11:08 am

I love Rachael Ray!
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Lauren — December 6, 2009 @ 11:11 am

I love Iron Chef! I prefer the original Japanese version, though. The overdubbing of the translated dialogue is hilariously bad.
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roya — December 6, 2009 @ 11:13 am

Top Chef wins for favorite reality show…Barefoot Contessa for cooking show
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Cristin — December 6, 2009 @ 11:14 am

Top Chef!! I cannot get enough of it!
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Mimi — December 6, 2009 @ 11:14 am

I love Top Chef! I also really love Giada and Paula on the food network
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maren — December 6, 2009 @ 11:16 am

paula deen makes me smile! i wish she was my grandma
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Kara — December 6, 2009 @ 11:19 am

I love food network, it is hard to choose just one show. But I would say Giada at Home is my current favorite. Everything she makes is so pretty!
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Leigh — December 6, 2009 @ 11:21 am

Has to be Jamie Oliver- local, seasonal ingredients, and a fantastic accent
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Catie — December 6, 2009 @ 11:22 am

Top Chef and I like Ellie Krieger!
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Amandamoo — December 6, 2009 @ 11:22 am

I love Good Eats with Alton Brown. I’m such a nerd and I love all the science behind the cooking (as well as the quirky humor, of course)!
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loreejo — December 6, 2009 @ 11:23 am

I was slow to get on the reality bandwagon, but Top Chef is one of those set on my DVR.
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Kristen Delle Donne — December 6, 2009 @ 11:23 am

Down home with the neelys!!
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chau — December 6, 2009 @ 11:25 am

ask aida!!! “{
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FoodCents — December 6, 2009 @ 11:25 am

It’s hard to pick just one show, so I will narrow it down to Paula (love your zest for life and butter) and Alton.
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Virginia — December 6, 2009 @ 11:25 am

I stay up to watch Top Chef every week! I suffer at 5am on Thursday mornings, but it’s totally worth it!
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Kristen — December 6, 2009 @ 11:26 am

I love watching Emeril Green. Not only does he make good food but he throws in food and health facts. I think it’s cool that he can make bad for you food and good for you food.
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Nicole — December 6, 2009 @ 11:28 am

Favorite cooking show of all time-Yan Can Cook, I loved his passion and he got me excited about cooking at a young age.
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Carly — December 6, 2009 @ 11:28 am

My favorite show is Top Chef! But I also love “The Best Think I Ever Ate”, “Chopped” and “Chefs vs. City”.
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Laura — December 6, 2009 @ 11:30 am

Top Chef! I love love love this show b/c the cooking challenges are so inventive and you really get a sense of the chef’s personalities.
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Diana — December 6, 2009 @ 11:31 am

Iron Chef America!
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Caitie — December 6, 2009 @ 11:35 am

LOVE top chef! Let’s go Kevin!!
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Erin — December 6, 2009 @ 11:38 am

I’m a big fan of Top Chef!
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Leah @ L4L — December 6, 2009 @ 11:41 am

I don’t have cable so I don’t get to watch cooking shows regularly. But from what I have seen, I really enjoy Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, but it has to be the un-blipped British version instead!
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jds — December 6, 2009 @ 11:42 am

i love books about food and cooking!
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Help Meghan Run — December 6, 2009 @ 11:42 am

Iron Chef!
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Christine — December 6, 2009 @ 11:43 am

I love Paula’s Best Dishes. She’s a little too crazy with the butter, but her recipes are still delicious if you leave it out. Also, she’s just so effortless and fun, and seems to really love what she does.
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Jocelyne — December 6, 2009 @ 11:44 am

I don’t have cable so I watch a lot of PBS to get my cooking fix – I am in LOVE with Jacques Pepin. His accent is the best and he makes some delicious looking meals. I also like Joanne Weir, America’s Test Kitchen, and Cristina Cooks!
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Maureen — December 6, 2009 @ 11:44 am

I love Top Chef. I cannot get enough!
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marge — December 6, 2009 @ 11:45 am

I could watch Marha Stewart cook all day. Perhaps odd to say, but her almost dogmaic insistence on quality ingredients and her careful technique is thoughtful and informative. She often cooks with guests (which I find to be challenging) and I enjoy watching her work with other people- especially because she has such a brazen personality.
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Lauren Christine. — December 6, 2009 @ 11:46 am

top chef for sure.
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Emily G — December 6, 2009 @ 11:47 am

Top Chef! I love it!
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ari — December 6, 2009 @ 11:48 am

definitely top chef, but i also can just watch food network all day long. learning about cooking and food is my favorite thing in the world!
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april — December 6, 2009 @ 11:52 am

I love healthy decadence by devan alexander! She makes such yummy meals!
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Jocelyn — December 6, 2009 @ 11:53 am

My favorite cooking show would have to be Nigella’s Bites…I love how she views food, cooking and eating. It’s refreshing!
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Tracy — December 6, 2009 @ 11:53 am

Top Chef- Go Kevin!!
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Deva (Voracious Vorilee) — December 6, 2009 @ 12:04 pm

I hope I am not too late, but my favorie cooking show is Giada at Home
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Ashley — December 6, 2009 @ 12:05 pm

Top Chef is easily my favorite! But I also love Barefoot Contessa
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Dana — December 6, 2009 @ 12:05 pm

I like to watch diners, drive ins, and dives!
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Ali — December 6, 2009 @ 12:05 pm

Five Ingredient Fix!!!
side note: I love Triple D- Diner’s Drive-In’s and Dives!
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Ildie — December 6, 2009 @ 12:06 pm

Tyler’s Ultimates and Giaga. They make everything look simple and DELICIOUS!
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Leah — December 6, 2009 @ 12:07 pm

I love Bobby Flay–especially Throw Down
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Laura — December 6, 2009 @ 12:10 pm

Top Chef and Barefoot Contessa are my favs!
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Jenn — December 6, 2009 @ 12:11 pm

Love the Italian drama of Cake Boss, and the cakes are always so extravagent.
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erika — December 6, 2009 @ 12:12 pm

Haha, well as you know… Martha Stewart is pretty much my idol. But I love a lot if different shows – Throw Down, Top Chef, Tyler’s Ultimate… it could go on and on!
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Carly — December 6, 2009 @ 12:16 pm

I love, love, love cooking shows! My favorites are probably Top Chef, Dinner Impossible, and Barefoot Contessa.
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Emily J — December 6, 2009 @ 12:16 pm

I like watching America’s Test Kitchen and Cooks’ Country!
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Heather — December 6, 2009 @ 12:18 pm

I am so sucked into Top Chef right now. I can’t wait to see who the top chef will be!!
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Molly — December 6, 2009 @ 12:19 pm

Good Eats with Alton Brown, but I do love watching Top Chef!!
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RachelP — December 6, 2009 @ 12:20 pm

I love Top Chef and Iron Chef!
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jeri — December 6, 2009 @ 12:20 pm

I love watching top chef.
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katherine — December 6, 2009 @ 12:21 pm

I love Top Chef!
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Rachel S — December 6, 2009 @ 12:22 pm

My favourite is definitely Barefoot Contessa!
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Amy — December 6, 2009 @ 12:22 pm

Top Chef for sure. Can’t wait for the finale! Ooh and Ace of Cakes
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Cates — December 6, 2009 @ 12:25 pm

I absolutely LOVE Top Chef! I’m so addicted–I just can’t get enough of it. I even watch the reruns and I love it when they do a marathon before airing a new episode. The chefs’ skill and creativity is amazing! What a cool giveaway!
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Kwan — December 6, 2009 @ 12:26 pm

Cooking shows are definitely my thing! I love Top Chef and Giada too!!
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Stephanie — December 6, 2009 @ 12:27 pm

My absolute favourite has to be Good Eats by Alton Brown!
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Fallon — December 6, 2009 @ 12:28 pm

I love Giada on Food Network. Her recipes are always simple and turn out delicious.
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Amber — December 6, 2009 @ 12:28 pm

Good Eats! Because its the only cooking show I can seem to REMEMBER the recipes. I love how he explains his way through the episode, talking abut the science behind it all. It helps when your trying to make something with “just what you’ve got” sometimes I can remember what actually holds the dish together, not just making it taste good
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Danielle J — December 6, 2009 @ 12:32 pm

Paula Deen, Rachel Ray, Giada.. they’re all great
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Kay — December 6, 2009 @ 12:33 pm

Top Chef and Good Eats!
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Rita — December 6, 2009 @ 12:34 pm

I love both Top Chef and Good Eats.
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Tiffany — December 6, 2009 @ 12:35 pm

My favorite cooking show is Americas Test Kitchen. I love seeing how they rate the different products and foods.
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Camila F. — December 6, 2009 @ 12:35 pm

I love Top Chef! Very exciting!
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Sarah S. — December 6, 2009 @ 12:43 pm

i honestly love all of the cooking shows on food network, bravo, etc. they are all interesting! but if i had to choose just one, i’d go with Good Eats. because we all love a solid education about food from alton brown!
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karla — December 6, 2009 @ 12:43 pm

This book looks great! I really like watching “Chopped”….the time constraints and ingredients make it an amazing competition.
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Jen — December 6, 2009 @ 12:44 pm

I love Top Chef!!! I hope Brian or Kevin wins this season! And my other fav is Diners Drive Ins and Dives.. oh and Good Eats.. I love them all, I can’t pick just one!!
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Jessica — December 6, 2009 @ 12:44 pm

I loved watching this on Top Chef, I would love to win this book!
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Miranda — December 6, 2009 @ 12:48 pm

I’m in love with Top Chef Las Vegas! Can’t wait for the finale!
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Emily — December 6, 2009 @ 12:53 pm

Guilty pleasures include Top Chef and Chopped.
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Ilene — December 6, 2009 @ 12:55 pm

I love Top Chef!
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Mallory — December 6, 2009 @ 12:57 pm

Top Chef is my favorite competition cooking show, but Good Eats is the best regular cooking show because of the science behind the food…I have a ridiculous nerd crush on Alton Brown!
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mary ann — December 6, 2009 @ 1:05 pm

no joke, when i was little my parents often caught me watching julia child/jacques pepin instead of mr. rogers. I should really be a much better cook than i am, haha
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Terese — December 6, 2009 @ 1:08 pm

Barefoot Contessa!! I love Ina Garten, would give anything to meet her and literally have not seen her make a recipe that I would not LOVE to eat.
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Steph — December 6, 2009 @ 1:10 pm

Definitely Good Eats! Alton Brown is the man and I want to eat everything he makes!
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lisampls — December 6, 2009 @ 1:12 pm

Giada at Home and Jamie (Oliver) at Home. Both faves. Oh, and Top Chef. Seriously, can’t miss an episode–ever.
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Jen — December 6, 2009 @ 1:18 pm

I love Good Eats with Alton Brown and the Feasting on Ashphalt series he has done. He is so knowledgable and funny!
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recipes for creativity — December 6, 2009 @ 1:18 pm

I like the cooking show where the guy ambushes people and takes them grocery shopping and teaches them how to cook something…I’ve only seen it a couple times and I have no idea what it’s called!
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Brandi — December 6, 2009 @ 1:20 pm

Top Chef is by far my favorite cooking show. My husband and I love it!
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Jessie — December 6, 2009 @ 1:23 pm

Top Chef is definitely my fave. I have a weekly Thursday lunch date with my DVR.
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Nicole — December 6, 2009 @ 1:25 pm

Top Chef is my favorite cooking show of all time!
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Lindsey — December 6, 2009 @ 1:27 pm

Top Chef is my favorite cooking show as well….
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Rebeca — December 6, 2009 @ 1:27 pm

Top Chef, but any of the competition shows get me!
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Chelsea — December 6, 2009 @ 1:29 pm

Rachel Ray
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Amy — December 6, 2009 @ 1:30 pm

Rachael Ray.
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Meghan — December 6, 2009 @ 1:33 pm

Top Chef and also Sandra Lee’s Semi-Homemade Meals. She always makes yummy dishes and drinks.
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Jess (What's Normal, Anyways?) — December 6, 2009 @ 1:38 pm

I have the Food Network in the background pretty much all the time I’m working at home, but my favorite show to sit down and really WATCH is Top Chef. I’ve been watching since the first season and am a huge fan of Herold, but Sam is my favorite man of all time.

Thanks for yet another awesome giveaway! (hope I’m not too late!)
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BethP — December 6, 2009 @ 1:39 pm

Top Chef is definitely my favorite.
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Chelsea — December 6, 2009 @ 1:42 pm

Diners & Dives…love love love watching those horrifying diner meals!
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Deirdre — December 6, 2009 @ 1:49 pm

Top Chef is my favorite, but I also enjoy Paula Deen, Rachel Ray, and Bobby Flay.
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Ameena — December 6, 2009 @ 1:53 pm

Top Chef is my all time favorite show on TV!
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Audrey — December 6, 2009 @ 1:58 pm

Paula Deen – her accent reminds me of home and family! So comforting…
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suzie — December 6, 2009 @ 2:03 pm

I love ace of cakes!
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shannon — December 6, 2009 @ 2:05 pm

Anything Giada!!
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jamie — December 6, 2009 @ 2:07 pm

Top Chef is definitely my fav cooking show and I also love Ace of Cakes — although that’s baking!
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Dima — December 6, 2009 @ 2:07 pm

I love Giada as well as Paula Deen!
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Tracey — December 6, 2009 @ 2:08 pm

I really like watching Top Chef. I love the competition!
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Kathleen — December 6, 2009 @ 2:11 pm

I really love Giada! She has such a refreshing attitude towards food and I love her dishes!
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Arlene — December 6, 2009 @ 2:12 pm

My favorite is Rachael Ray. 30 Minute Meals rule!
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Kayla — December 6, 2009 @ 2:14 pm

I love either Giada or the Barefoot Contessa, Ina sometimes bugs me, but her recipes are amazing! I just love Giada though, she is funny, gorgeous and makes wonderful dishes.
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Christina — December 6, 2009 @ 2:14 pm

Giada!!
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SarahD — December 6, 2009 @ 2:17 pm

Top Chef! Go Kevin!
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Shannon — December 6, 2009 @ 2:26 pm

I try to watch Rachel Ray whenever I can!
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Jess — December 6, 2009 @ 2:27 pm

I love Good Eats .. I always learn so much!
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ariana — December 6, 2009 @ 2:38 pm

i will watch anything that nigella lawson stars in.
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Scorpio Woman — December 6, 2009 @ 2:43 pm

Everyday Italian with Giada at food network
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leslie — December 6, 2009 @ 2:48 pm

I really love Chopped! I learn about all types of new ingredients on that show.
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Beth — December 6, 2009 @ 2:58 pm

I always love some classic Emeril!
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Becky — December 6, 2009 @ 2:59 pm

I love watching the food network channel all together but If I was to pick a favorite cooking show it would be Healthy Appetite With Ellie Kreiger. Her recipes are very healthy and simple to make. I love how she mentions all of the vitamins and minerals that are in the recipes she makes.
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Kristen W. — December 6, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

Top Chef all the way – prior to TC though, it was America’s Test Kitchen Live!
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Paige — December 6, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

I love Barefoot Contessa with Ina Garten. All her recipes are winners!
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Temi — December 6, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

My favorite cooking show to watch is Giada on Food Network!!
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t — December 6, 2009 @ 3:08 pm

i don’t have a tv, but i love watching hell’s kitchen on hulu.
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kristin — December 6, 2009 @ 3:09 pm

Iron Chef! It never gets old.
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Stephanie — December 6, 2009 @ 3:17 pm

Barefoot Contessa – she makes some fabulous eats!
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Kristen — December 6, 2009 @ 3:32 pm

I am a huge fan of Mr. Flay. I have visited his restaurants and use his recipes daily!
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Evelyn — December 6, 2009 @ 3:32 pm

Rachel Ray!
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Melanie — December 6, 2009 @ 3:35 pm

I really like Ellie Krieger, Giada and Barefoot Contessa but my favorite show is probably Diners, Driveins and Dives!
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Megan — December 6, 2009 @ 3:41 pm

Top Chef!
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Jay — December 6, 2009 @ 3:50 pm

Ace of Cakes. They do the most amazing things!
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Linda — December 6, 2009 @ 4:02 pm

Giada on the Food Network!
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Kate K — December 6, 2009 @ 4:07 pm

I love the Chopping Block. It is so amazing how they make dishes from a basket of odds and ends. I wish I was able to come up with great food ideas from the odds and ends in my fridge.
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blair — December 6, 2009 @ 4:16 pm

Not exactly a cooking show, but I love to watch Ace of Cakes!
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Tracy W. — December 6, 2009 @ 4:34 pm

Barefoot Contessa!
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Katie D. — December 6, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

I’d say it’s a toss-up between the Barefoot Contessa and anything with Giada.
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Shannon — December 6, 2009 @ 4:43 pm

Top Chef! I actually just learned of this competition this season, and this sound slike it would be an interesting book
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Jen — December 6, 2009 @ 4:59 pm

i love giada and barefoot contessa the most!
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Cristina — December 6, 2009 @ 5:14 pm

I love cooking/food shows in general but Good Eats with Alton Brown and Top Chef are definitely my faves.
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Mary — December 6, 2009 @ 5:18 pm

I’m a huge Top Chef fan for the entertainment value, anything with Julia Child for the instructional value.
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Brittany — December 6, 2009 @ 5:30 pm

I love food network, especially Ina Garten! And I know it’s not a TV show, but I love Epicurious too!
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Catherine — December 6, 2009 @ 5:38 pm

I love love Top Chef and Barefoot Contessa. I learn so much from Ina Garten, and I like to watch the creative minds at work on Top Chef – I hope KEVIN wins!
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Abbey — December 6, 2009 @ 5:45 pm

It’s a toss up between Top Chef and Iron Chef for me!
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Jenn — December 6, 2009 @ 5:47 pm

It is both a show about travel and food, but I love Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations.” I really like his sardonic sense of humor.
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Marilyn — December 6, 2009 @ 5:51 pm

i’m obsessed with top chef! i also like giada and ina garten
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Katerina — December 6, 2009 @ 5:53 pm

Top Chef, or anything with jamie oliver
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Yvonne — December 6, 2009 @ 6:03 pm

Top Chef!
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eatingrd — December 6, 2009 @ 6:20 pm

This sounds like an awesome book, I’ve always wanted to go to culinary school! My favorites would have to be jamie oliver, giada, guy and alton brown. When I watch tv it’s mostly the food network or HGTV
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Sue — December 6, 2009 @ 6:23 pm

I love watching Jamie Oliver’s cooking shows on FoodTV
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Jeannie — December 6, 2009 @ 6:36 pm

I love to watch Top Chef and Iron Chef.
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***ANDREA*** — December 6, 2009 @ 6:40 pm

Barefoot Contessa
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Kara — December 6, 2009 @ 6:42 pm

I love Top Chef, but I also really enjoy Giada’s shows on the Food Network.
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kristin — December 6, 2009 @ 7:10 pm

top chef – best ever! team kevin

also – love giada recipes and shows when i can catch them!
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jessica — December 6, 2009 @ 8:00 pm

Iron chef
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Lacey — December 6, 2009 @ 8:01 pm

My favorite cooking show is Iron Chef – but not Iron Chef America, the original one that has been dubbed over with english. They really create some incredible dishes.
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caronae — December 6, 2009 @ 8:07 pm

Ace of cakes — I looovvvee baking
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greenbean — December 6, 2009 @ 8:14 pm

top chef, fo sho
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Caitlin — December 6, 2009 @ 8:16 pm

Giada!
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Laura (Alwaysroom4dessert) — December 6, 2009 @ 8:17 pm

I have two faves! Barefoot Contessa and Tyler Florence, okay make that three..and Bobby Flay’s Throwdown!
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cellabella — December 6, 2009 @ 8:19 pm

Bravo’s Top Chef! And I also love watching the original japanese Iron Chef with my husband while we snuggle together late at night
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mel h — December 6, 2009 @ 8:32 pm

I love Robin Miller and Racheal Ray!
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Cinemarie — December 6, 2009 @ 8:49 pm

My favorite is anything by Mark Bittman aka ‘The Minimalist’
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Theorist — December 6, 2009 @ 8:53 pm

I like Healthy Decadence!
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Becca — December 6, 2009 @ 9:09 pm

Rachel Ray!! she’s so adorable!
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Caitlin — December 6, 2009 @ 9:16 pm

Giada is the best!
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Ashley C — December 6, 2009 @ 9:17 pm

Cook Yourself Thin was one of my favs but I don’t know if they’re continuing it or not. They had some good stuff
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a — December 6, 2009 @ 9:27 pm

I love Take Home Chef and Americas Test Kitchen
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Katie — December 6, 2009 @ 9:31 pm

I love the Top Chef
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Amanda M — December 6, 2009 @ 9:43 pm

Rachel Ray. I love watching the celebs cook!
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Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty — December 6, 2009 @ 9:45 pm

I can’t choose between two – Chef at Home and Top Chef!
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Samantha — December 6, 2009 @ 9:56 pm

I love everything on Food Network, but I guess my favorite would have to be Healthy Decadence.
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Brie (The Fit Bride) — December 6, 2009 @ 9:56 pm

Oooh, I’m a big Top Chef fan!
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Emily — December 6, 2009 @ 10:03 pm

Anything with Curtis stone or Jamie Oliver
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Lindsey — December 6, 2009 @ 10:05 pm

Top Chef and/or Giada’s show!
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Sheryl — December 6, 2009 @ 10:19 pm

Good Eats is my favorite – love Alton Brown.
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Kathy — December 6, 2009 @ 10:28 pm

Bobby Flay is a favorite of mine–he recently visited my Aunts former restaurant–The Loveless–he challenged the lady that makes the biscuits to a bake off between his and her biscuits! They showed The Loveless Peach and Blackberry preserves–my husband and I almost had to drive to Nashville as they looked so good and brought back memories of eating at The Loveless–and we live in Austin, Texas!
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Lisa — December 6, 2009 @ 10:33 pm

I’m a Rachael Ray fan – so 30 Minute Meals is one of my favorites!
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Paula — December 6, 2009 @ 10:45 pm

Guy Fieri is without a doubt my favorite chef and Guy’s big bite is my favorite cooking show! Oh ya and how could anyone not love diners, drive-ins and dives! Love cooking shows! Food Network is ALWAYS on:}
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Samantha Angela — December 6, 2009 @ 10:58 pm

French Food at Home with Laura Calder
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Kristin — December 6, 2009 @ 11:03 pm

Top chef on Bravo! Though I always seem to watch hours of Food Network too, so it’s a tough call.
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Julie — December 6, 2009 @ 11:11 pm

Rachel Ray! I watch her talk show too
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Jacqueline — December 6, 2009 @ 11:14 pm

Does Angela @ Oh She Glows count?
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Kristi — December 6, 2009 @ 11:19 pm

Top Chef is my fav
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Andrea — December 6, 2009 @ 11:19 pm

I like Tyler Florence and Giada…I sure do miss being on maternity leave, I got to watch all of my favorite food network shows then!
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Frances — December 6, 2009 @ 11:27 pm

Japanese iron chef!
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maria — December 6, 2009 @ 11:47 pm

I like Giada’s show or Barefoot Contessa!
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Ris — December 6, 2009 @ 11:58 pm

I am a huge fan of Top chef… but also giada, I got to see her at a cooking expo last month and it was awesome!!
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Jen — December 7, 2009 @ 12:02 am

I love Good Eats and America’s Test Kitchen.
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Amanda — December 7, 2009 @ 12:26 am

Giada’s show on the food network is my favorite!
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kelsey — December 7, 2009 @ 12:47 am

i love “at home with the neeley’s”. although i’ve never cooked any of their recipes, i love the chemistry they have and they show how cooking can be fun!
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Isha — December 7, 2009 @ 12:52 am

Oh man, my dad would LOVE that book!

My favorite cooking show is definitely Paula Deen. I could never use that much butter, but she’s just adorable!
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Rachel — December 7, 2009 @ 1:02 am

TOP CHEF!!
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Tasha — December 7, 2009 @ 2:50 am

Barefoot Contessa or Paula Deen!!
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Emily — December 7, 2009 @ 7:54 am

I LOVE Top Chef!
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Tiffany — December 7, 2009 @ 8:44 am

I love alton brown because he brings in the science of cooking!
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CaSaundra — December 7, 2009 @ 9:00 am

I love Sandra Lee, because like her, I am always looking for ways to save money in the kitchen )
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Angela Tilbury — December 7, 2009 @ 9:39 am

Giada! How can she cook like that and be so beautiful?
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Kara — December 7, 2009 @ 9:43 am

jamie oliver anything!
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jenna — December 7, 2009 @ 9:52 am

ina and giada by far are my favorite!
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Nicole — December 7, 2009 @ 9:57 am

I love Nigela Bites and Giada…seriously I would love for either one to cook for me.
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rosie — December 7, 2009 @ 10:12 am

Top Chef!
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Jenny — December 7, 2009 @ 10:12 am

I love Sandra Lee because everything is so easy and seems like something reasonable to throw together.
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Celiz — December 7, 2009 @ 10:12 am

I love Giada!
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Courtney — December 7, 2009 @ 10:20 am

I love Nigella Feasts and the Barefoot Contessa – I really want to be one of Ida’s friends, Hamptons anyone?
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Megan M. (Bites of the Apple) — December 7, 2009 @ 10:26 am

I LOOOVE watching Barefoot Contessa during work b/c her voice is so soothing. But nothing beats Top Chef in my heart!!
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Heather — December 7, 2009 @ 10:34 am

I love watching Giada on the Foodnetwork. It makes me laugh when she talks normal and throws in an Italian slang on a word – Parrrmegaanno!
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Seth @ Boy Meets Food — December 7, 2009 @ 10:38 am

Good Eats!
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Katie C — December 7, 2009 @ 10:45 am

Throwdown with Bobby Flay!
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Elina — December 7, 2009 @ 10:59 am

My favorite is Ellie Krieger’s Healthy Appetite. Love her!
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Christa — December 7, 2009 @ 11:04 am

Love top chef and bobby flay
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Beth @ DiningAndDishing — December 7, 2009 @ 11:06 am

I looooove Top Chef. Really rooting for Bryan Voltaggio this season!
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Lesley — December 7, 2009 @ 11:17 am

Definitely Top Chef! I was so sad when Jen was eliminated!
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Jessica — December 7, 2009 @ 11:28 am

Oh I hope I’m not too late – my favorite cooking show is actually a British show, Gordon Ramsay’s The F Word. It’s not a traditional cooking show, per se, but it shows the preparation of many dishes, and it has such a focus on local food, I love it!
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Liz — December 7, 2009 @ 12:18 pm

I love Top Chef and also Good Eats with Alton Brown
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Diane — December 7, 2009 @ 12:23 pm

I love Top Chef and Bobby Flay!
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Jen — December 7, 2009 @ 12:37 pm

I love Iron Chef America. It’s so kitchy sometimes, and the chairman is a hoot (so theatrical!), but the creativity is awesome.
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Ashley — December 7, 2009 @ 12:46 pm

Top Chef!
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Beth G — December 7, 2009 @ 1:05 pm

Top Chef is definitely my favorite. The Masters version was the best
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