buttersister May 20, 2020 Share May 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, StatisticalOutlier said: But then to drain the pasta, he still had to carry that big heavy pot over to the sink, which made me think putting plumbing over there might be a big hassle for not much benefit. What's the thinking on those? Guessing anyone who put in a pot filler has or gets a pasta pot—stockpot with large colander insert that lifts out to drain water back into the pot. (The somewhat lighter pot can be emptied later;-) Pro tip for strand pastas: Martha Stewart and Jamie Oliver suggest cooking them in a sauté pan or large skillet. Using a fraction of the water, it’s quicker and leaves nice starchy water for the sauce. Works a treat. In topic news, it’s possible one of the hosts has shown that technique and I missed it. Wondering if the dishes they cook at home are influenced by the lack of production staff to help out😉 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6139669
Toothbrush May 21, 2020 Share May 21, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, buttersister said: Wondering if the dishes they cook at home are influenced by the lack of production staff to help out😉 I would guess so. Not that a lot of their dishes are complicated to begin with, but the quarantine recipes have been Sandra Lee level. Especially this past week. My 10-year-olds could manage most of them, but I really want to try Jeff's peanut-chocolate bread. looks so good! I like Alex at home a lot more than I do in the studio. She doesn't seem to mesh well with the rest of the chefs & 5 seems too many, but I like her alone at home (this is the first show I've ever seen her in). I love seeing everyone's dogs, family, & kitchens. Edited May 21, 2020 by Toothbrush 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6140599
Spunkygal May 21, 2020 Share May 21, 2020 I’m here for the dogs. ❤️ This show is just somewhat glorified Pinterest recipes (if that). Katie looks adorable with her precious baby bump and cute dog (shout out to Gus), GZ’s daughters are a million times prettier than their mother, (they have a cute dog), Jeff’s kid and dog are cute, Sunny’s dogs are cute (wish she could afford an indoor kitchen 🤪), had no idea Alex’s BF was a chef and a Chopped champ (does she have a dog)? 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6140934
LemonSoda May 21, 2020 Share May 21, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 4:31 PM, Gam2 said: I love seeing Katie and her husband looking so happy over her pregnancy. They tried so hard to have a family so I hope everything goes smoothly for them. I have to say, that is one tiny kitchen they have. I’ve seen photos of other homes she’s owned and the kitchens were huge! I feel awkward saying this but I am really surprised by how lackluster that kitchen is. Her previous home had a bland but spacious kitchen. I know she sold because she got in to boating and wanted to live on the water so perhaps getting a smaller space had to be the trade off for the price of living on the water. I still want to see what she did with the new apartment kitchen. All the other kitchens aside from the last house were mostly amazing because she didn’t have a budget at the time. 9 hours ago, StatisticalOutlier said: I always assumed they use "GZ" because they didn't want to have two people with the same name. I don't know much about the man, but when I've run across him, it's been my impression that this is the only place he uses "GZ." I'd suggest they let Mauro be "Jeff" and Zakarian be "Gee-off-ree," but only because I've never liked spelling it Geoffrey. I read from the bottom of the thread and was waiting for a thin-skinned and hateful tweet, only to see "Heading to the grill because I apparently don't have a kitchen." Seems benign to me. I noticed he has a water faucet over his stovetop, which I've always thought was pretty sophisticated. But then to drain the pasta, he still had to carry that big heavy pot over to the sink, which made me think putting plumbing over there might be a big hassle for not much benefit. What's the thinking on those? I have one. I’ve only used it a few times. Almost everything I need water for requires draining so it loses its novelty fast. After living with it for about seven years, I think it’s silly. For me anyway. Others might find them more fun than I do. 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6141164
roughing it May 21, 2020 Share May 21, 2020 15 hours ago, Spunkygal said: had no idea Alex’s BF was a chef and a Chopped champ Say what??? I must have missed something.... 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6141956
Spunkygal May 21, 2020 Share May 21, 2020 36 minutes ago, roughing it said: Say what??? I must have missed something.... Yes! On the first quarantine episode when she introduced him as her cameraman/BF, she said he was a Chopped champion! I don’t know if she knew him before Chopped or if that’s how they met. 1 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6142010
Spunkygal May 21, 2020 Share May 21, 2020 This article says he has also appeared on Iron Chef America as her sous chef. https://www.distractify.com/p/alex-guarnaschelli-boyfriend-chef-mike 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6142171
tabloidlover May 25, 2020 Share May 25, 2020 On 5/4/2020 at 7:21 AM, tabloidlover said: She lives in New Jersey and has a boyfriend, I believe he is her cameraman for these. She’s very tight lipped about it. And confirmation in the comments 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6148473
trudysmom May 29, 2020 Share May 29, 2020 Last weekend I tuned in to see them back in their 'backyard', together. Turned it off. I was enjoying the zoom style show of them each at home, so much easier to watch than them yelling over each other. Oh well. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6155524
finnzup May 30, 2020 Share May 30, 2020 Watching another rerun, clicking back and forth between movies, and Sunny is absolutely unbearable! She just can't help herself, interjecting herself into every segment, she just can't let someone speak without butting in. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6157006
Gam2 May 31, 2020 Share May 31, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 11:36 AM, tabloidlover said: And confirmation in the comments Oh good grief. This kind of message is so self serving. Who cares, Sunny? Really. Who cares about you? 4 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6157645
StatisticalOutlier June 19, 2020 Share June 19, 2020 (edited) On 5/30/2020 at 6:11 PM, Gam2 said: Oh good grief. This kind of message is so self serving. Who cares, Sunny? Really. Who cares about you? I can't hate on her for doing what everybody else does on social media. Edited June 19, 2020 by StatisticalOutlier 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6190250
Deskisamess June 19, 2020 Share June 19, 2020 I don't hate Sunny, but I do dislike her loud obnoxious behavior enough to no longer watch the show. And the chewing-talking-loud lip smacking at the same time, all done with a hot mic. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6191321
Gam2 June 19, 2020 Share June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Deskisamess said: I don't hate Sunny, but I do dislike her loud obnoxious behavior enough to no longer watch the show. And the chewing-talking-loud lip smacking at the same time, all done with a hot mic. Ditto times two. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6191384
Spunkygal June 23, 2020 Share June 23, 2020 Congrats to Alex and her BF Chef Michael! https://www.today.com/food/food-network-star-alex-guarnaschelli-engaged-chopped-champion-t184815 She seems so happy and that ring is awesome! 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6196731
LemonSoda June 30, 2020 Share June 30, 2020 On 6/23/2020 at 5:06 AM, Spunkygal said: Congrats to Alex and her BF Chef Michael! https://www.today.com/food/food-network-star-alex-guarnaschelli-engaged-chopped-champion-t184815 She seems so happy and that ring is awesome! That ring is gorgeous! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6207228
tabloidlover July 4, 2020 Share July 4, 2020 I thought Katie Lee moves to CA? The ocean behind her is not the Pacific 🤔 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6213179
Coffeewinewater July 11, 2020 Share July 11, 2020 Alex made boiled hotdogs 🙄 3 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6224576
Lady J July 11, 2020 Share July 11, 2020 On 7/4/2020 at 4:14 PM, tabloidlover said: I thought Katie Lee moves to CA? The ocean behind her is not the Pacific 🤔 I thought she was in the Hamptons. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6224776
chessiegal July 11, 2020 Share July 11, 2020 I thought Katie Lee had a house in the Hamptons too. She talks about going to visit Bobby Flay at his Hampton home. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6224803
Ashforth July 12, 2020 Share July 12, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Coffeewinewater said: Alex made boiled hotdogs 🙄 Because her fiance says that's the only way to cook them. Her fiance, whose opinion is way more important than hers. Who is a chef (he was on Chopped! Absolute cred!) and her "cameraman," that fiance of hers. Did you see her ring? She is engaged! To her fiance. And goddammit, he likes his hot dogs boiled. So boiled dogs it is. Edited July 12, 2020 by Ashforth 9 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6225005
Yeah No July 12, 2020 Share July 12, 2020 6 hours ago, chessiegal said: I thought Katie Lee had a house in the Hamptons too. She talks about going to visit Bobby Flay at his Hampton home. I can't keep up with where Katie Lee lives. Last I remember she was moving to the West Coast. I read she sold her Hamptons home a few years back, and the photos of that kitchen are much nicer than the one she has now. She is definitely on the East Coast now judging from the way the water looked, and it did look like it could be the Hamptons again. Still with Sunny only cooking outdoors, unless I missed something. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6225189
bichonblitz July 12, 2020 Share July 12, 2020 It's possible Katie Lee has more than one home. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6225732
Yeah No July 12, 2020 Share July 12, 2020 17 minutes ago, bichonblitz said: It's possible Katie Lee has more than one home. She announced on the show last year that she was leaving the East Coast for the West Coast like she was saying "au revoir", so who knows? I still can't keep up with her. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6225742
Koalagirl July 18, 2020 Share July 18, 2020 This morning Jeff was making a dressing and put honey into it. He said he believes the Greeks invented honey. No, Jeff, the bees invented honey. 8 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6236184
buttersister July 19, 2020 Share July 19, 2020 Heh, I'm still trying to figure out what Jeff was distractingly looking at off camera when everyone else in the shot was looking into it. Dude, it's recording. Deny or Try: Alex trying to sell the crap out of that fruity faux sangria while her FIANCE's face said it sucked. But it's okay, they decided that even though they disagreed about the fruit juice, they'd still get married. Click. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6236677
Ashforth July 19, 2020 Share July 19, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, Koalagirl said: This morning Jeff was making a dressing and put honey into it. He said he believes the Greeks invented honey. No, Jeff, the bees invented honey. Plus, a Greek salad with no feta? No pepperoncini? Did it even have Kalamata olives? I don't remember seeing them on the show, so I checked the recipe on FN's website and it does call for them. I did appreciate the pickled red onions instead of raw, but would it kill them to tell viewers how to make those, much less how to "can them properly"? And his construction was all wrong. If you are serving immediately, you lightly toss the lettuce with dressing, then you can do your "fancy" laying on of the other ingredients and drizzling the remaining dressing. Edited July 19, 2020 by Ashforth 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6236979
bichonblitz July 19, 2020 Share July 19, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 12:24 AM, Yeah No said: Still with Sunny only cooking outdoors, unless I missed something. If social distancing is still going on in the winter where is she going to cook then? It will be too cold to be outside. Show us your kitchen, Sonny! Maybe she's a hoarder and doesn't want anyone to see it! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6237114
chick binewski July 19, 2020 Share July 19, 2020 I caught the Buns Out episode this morning - I don't understand how the halloumi didn't just ooze all over the grill and I really want to try a version of that mushroom turkey burger. I like how Jeff is with his family - he seems slightly less Jeff-like, if that makes sense. I am still confused/minorly obsessed re Katie's house. The exterior looks like her Hamptons home that was in magazines but that mirrored backsplash of kitchen nightmares obviously wasn't part of it. Could she have a guest house on the property? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6237457
Westiepeach July 20, 2020 Share July 20, 2020 1 hour ago, chick binewski said: I caught the Buns Out episode this morning - I don't understand how the halloumi didn't just ooze all over the grill Halloumi truly is grillable cheese. It is awesome! It will not ooze all over the grill, nor the stove. Look for it in your store ~ it is amazing! 1 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6237955
chick binewski July 20, 2020 Share July 20, 2020 45 minutes ago, Westiepeach said: Halloumi truly is grillable cheese. It is awesome! It will not ooze all over the grill, nor the stove. Look for it in your store ~ it is amazing! I really want to use it in a few breakfast recipes & I've seen it on a griddle - my brain just cannot accept it not falling through the grates! Admittedly I am grill challenged and tend to stick to making marinades & salads and bringing desserts when it's time to bbq. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6238264
Yolo July 25, 2020 Share July 25, 2020 I'm sorry, but Sunny needs a stylist! ASAP! STAT! NOW! PLEASE! 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6247996
albarino July 25, 2020 Share July 25, 2020 Alex needs to keep her kid off of the show for obvious reasons. A friend thought her fiancée was her son....... 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6248059
Westiepeach July 25, 2020 Share July 25, 2020 Katie Lee’s carrots as hot dogs???? That’s a hard no from me... 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6248154
cameron July 25, 2020 Share July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, albarino said: Alex needs to keep her kid off of the show for obvious reasons. A friend thought her fiancée was her son....... Is she mentally challenged? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6248215
Coffeewinewater July 25, 2020 Share July 25, 2020 I dont see why Alex should keep her daughter off tv. If GZ has his daughters on, why can't Alex? I don't think she is mentally challenged and even if she was still no reason she should be banished from the show. So, she's not a petite cutesy girl like GZ'S daughters. If she and Alex are comfortable with her appearing on The Kitchen isn't that all counts. 16 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6248255
buttersister July 25, 2020 Share July 25, 2020 Quote Katie Lee’s carrots as hot dogs???? That’s a hard no from me... And not so original. It was a healthy eating magazine highlight from summers ago. I recall thinking how much I like carrots. How they can be hot-dog shaped. And how they in no way replicated a hot dog. No meat? Soy dogs at least are in the ballpark. 😉 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6248277
Irlandesa July 25, 2020 Share July 25, 2020 I too am ready to mock Katiie's carrot hot dog but then I think about how much I enjoy a roasted beet sandwich* (of course i don't call it a replacement for anything). *And no, I'm not talking about a veggie burger made me with beets. Just slices of beets. So why not just call it a roasted carrot sandwich? 3 hours ago, albarino said: A friend thought her fiancée was her son....... He might be a little younger than she is but he's not that much younger than she is. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6248295
albarino July 25, 2020 Share July 25, 2020 Alex's daughter is 12 and obese. I have no idea about her mental acuity but I assume she is of average intelligence. Her obesity is her mom's fault, of course. She isn't driving herself through McDonald's drive up windows (and if she lives in Manhattan, highly unlikely); I just hate seeing obese children on TV because it is their parents' fault. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6248494
albarino July 26, 2020 Share July 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Irlandesa said: He might be a little younger than she is but he's not that much younger than she is. Okay. I'll take your word for it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6248985
cameron July 26, 2020 Share July 26, 2020 15 hours ago, Irlandesa said: I too am ready to mock Katiie's carrot hot dog but then I think about how much I enjoy a roasted beet sandwich* (of course i don't call it a replacement for anything). *And no, I'm not talking about a veggie burger made me with beets. Just slices of beets. So why not just call it a roasted carrot sandwich? He might be a little younger than she is but he's not that much younger than she is. Looked it up and it's around ten years difference. 7 hours ago, albarino said: Okay. I'll take your word for it. I looked it up and it seems to be about 10 year age difference. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6249128
cameron July 26, 2020 Share July 26, 2020 13 hours ago, albarino said: Alex's daughter is 12 and obese. I have no idea about her mental acuity but I assume she is of average intelligence. Her obesity is her mom's fault, of course. She isn't driving herself through McDonald's drive up windows (and if she lives in Manhattan, highly unlikely); I just hate seeing obese children on TV because it is their parents' fault. She just seems different to me and unfortunately her mother is not a good role model in the weight department. Think they both like to eat. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6249130
Aethera July 26, 2020 Share July 26, 2020 Folks, participants on the show are fair game, and though we should be gentle to minors, discussing Alex's impact on her child's health is ok. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6249505
Irlandesa July 26, 2020 Share July 26, 2020 Alex's daughter strikes me as a normal 12/13 year old with all the awkwardness that goes along with that age. 23 hours ago, Coffeewinewater said: I dont see why Alex should keep her daughter off tv. If GZ has his daughters on, why can't Alex? I agree. We also see Jeff's kid. I'm watching a rerun right with GZ in his kitchen and he has a bunch of bowls in front of him filled with stuff. I just realized how they now have to do all their prep. And swap out versions. So much more work. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6249527
Coffeewinewater July 26, 2020 Share July 26, 2020 56 minutes ago, Irlandesa said: Alex's daughter strikes me as a normal 12/13 year old with all the awkwardness that goes along with that age. I agree. We also see Jeff's kid. I'm watching a rerun right with GZ in his kitchen and he has a bunch of bowls in front of him filled with stuff. I just realized how they now have to do all their prep. And swap out versions. So much more work. Yes, 11 to 13 can be beyond awkward for some girls. Bodies are changing hormones are running wild. Genetics are also a big factor. Everyone is different. Yes, I forgot about them doing their own prep. Probably why some of the food is very simple. I'll never forgive Alex for boiling hotdogs though 😄😉. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6249624
albarino July 27, 2020 Share July 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Irlandesa said: Alex's daughter strikes me as a normal 12/13 year old with all the awkwardness that goes along with that age. Nope. Not buying what you're selling. Alex's daughter is obese. She isn't pudgy, she is obese. That is why I feel it is nicer to keep her off of TV. Look, Alex is obese but she is an adult and I guess it goes with the profession. [I dislike Bobby Flay but I do respect he keeps his weight in check]. I think we'll disagree all day long and I've said my bit. I dislike seeing obese people on cooking shows, including their kids, and I'll call them out all day long about it. Off to trash other TV shows..... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6250906
WritinMan July 27, 2020 Share July 27, 2020 Just watched Katie make carrot hot dogs. No, and hell no. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6251787
MerBearHou July 27, 2020 Share July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, WritinMan said: Just watched Katie make carrot hot dogs. No, and hell no. Same here -- just saw the episode --oh, hell no to carrot hot dogs!! They sound (and surely taste) absolutely horrific. 1 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6251792
Aethera July 27, 2020 Share July 27, 2020 A reminder to discuss the show, not each other, and that those on the show are fair game. And finally, remember that the Ignore Feature can help ensure a pleasant site experience. (Click on your name and then Ignored Users to add anyone you like to your list.) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6251969
Yeah No July 28, 2020 Share July 28, 2020 I'm not just concerned about Alex's daughter's health - I feel for her because it has to be hard to be an obese kid in Manhattan. Knowing the place the way I do I can only imagine how rough that is, especially when your mom is famous and you appear on TV. It may not bother her so much yet but give it a year or two. Alex benefits from being able to hide her weight on TV because most of it is below the waist, but her daughter is just the opposite and it's not a good look. Regarding Alex's fiancé, I just don't see them together at all and now knowing that the age difference is as big as I thought it was doesn't help. When I saw that he's one of those baseball cap backwards/plaid shirt guys I couldn't believe it. Alex is in her late 40s and acts like someone's mother, and if he's a late 30's hipster type, ugh, the dynamics are all wrong as far as I'm concerned. He doesn't seem like the kind of guy that really wants to be with his mama mia. There's a world of difference between being born in '72 and being born in '82. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4082-the-kitchen-general-discussion/page/31/#findComment-6253566
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