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Is ITKWD now a Food Fest?

SunValley — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:08:53 GMT

I haven't watched this show regularly, but tried today. It was 15 food items (at least) and a darn vacuum presentation. Was this a Food Fest in disguise? Where are the kitchen items? I won't even bother again if the focus is prepared food. Maybe I just haven't kept up with the changing format. Please show more tools, food vessels, and small appliances.

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:15:13 GMT

ITKWD has always been 3-4 hour shows - they have to fill it any way they can I guess.

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SunValley — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:18:41 GMT

Not even Tara could elbow her way in...

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Krimpette — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:19:32 GMT

I seem to have a vague recollection of David, or somebody else, saying this would be a "foodies" show today. Actually, QVC seems to be having more and more food shows. I know folks on the forums complain about the price of the food items, but they must be popular. Not with me, however. I rarely, if ever, watch their food shows.

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SunValley — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:25:45 GMT

Thank you @Krimpette, that must be why it was primarily food items. I won't pay those prices so just skip the shows.

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GCR18 — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:29:18 GMT

Yes, today's show was a special show dedicated to food. It has it on the program guide. I am guessing it's tied to Easter next weekend.

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missy1 — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:32:15 GMT

I would rather see food, then the same kitchen gadets every week, as well as a TSV that has nothing to do with his show (yawn).

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katiescarlett — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:33:56 GMT

You know, I was thinking the exact same thing. I look at "preview the show" to primarily see what cookbooks will be shown (which I buy elsewhere cheaper if I am interested in the book). The last several weeks, both the Sunday and the Wed. shows seem to be heavily loaded with food items, not just this particular show today. And overpriced food items, I might add. The food of the month, the chicken fried chicken, with tax, comes to $19.60 (based on my local sales tax rate) PER POUND!!! That chicken better cook itself and clean up after itself at that price! Locally, I can get really nice boneless skinless no antibiotics chicken breasts at The Fresh Market on sale on Tuesdays for $2.99 per pound.

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CLEM — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:38:55 GMT

@katiescarlett You want that chicken to clean up after itself?? There is no need for that. The chicken has been trained not to make anything cleanupable in the first place.

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wishmoon — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:42:16 GMT

I think they really hawk their food especially around a holiday. Somebody has to eat those Junior cakes, those Cheryl cookies and whatever other Easter goodies they have!

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SharkE — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:42:34 GMT

I took a pass on it.

Not interested in a Dyson LOL

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Daysdee — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:22:11 GMT

Such a boring show today. Way too much time spent on the Dyson. I've tried a few food items through the years, but will not do so again. Way too expensive and some items weren't very good. I think I'll delete my "series recording" of the show as it isn't worth my time to watch it.

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momtochloe — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:49:18 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
I took a pass on it.
Not interested in a Dyson LOL

I agree @SharkE as I totally get that QVC is looking to sell as many of those Dyson's as they can it really bothers me that they park the hour presentation during what used to be an enjoyable show. Please know I realize QVC is crunching the numbers and this works for them but I can't really remember the last time I really enjoyed one of ITKWD or even an all day cooking event.

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momtochloe — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:56:23 GMT

@katiescarlett wrote:
You know, I was thinking the exact same thing. I look at "preview the show" to primarily see what cookbooks will be shown (which I buy elsewhere cheaper if I am interested in the book). The last several weeks, both the Sunday and the Wed. shows seem to be heavily loaded with food items, not just this particular show today. And overpriced food items, I might add. The food of the month, the chicken fried chicken, with tax, comes to $19.60 (based on my local sales tax rate) PER POUND!!! That chicken better cook itself and clean up after itself at that price! Locally, I can get really nice boneless skinless no antibiotics chicken breasts at The Fresh Market on sale on Tuesdays for $2.99 per pound.

@katiescarlett Tee hee yep Tuesday's at the Fresh Market rocks with those $2.99 a pound chicken breasts! . . . .

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rolledcookies — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:56:13 GMT

I use to race home from church to watch ITKWD. It's got so I don't care. There are shows just for cleaning products and shows for Gormet Holiday. David had a great following and I think if they keep this up, he's going to lose people. Plus now Mary is on Sat. noon and basicly she show the same as David. I enjoy David's Happy Dance , trivia and his antics as of now if this continues he has lost my vote.

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makena — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 22:24:06 GMT

@GCR18 wrote:
Yes, today's show was a special show dedicated to food. It has it on the program guide. I am guessing it's tied to Easter next weekend.

Agreed. Around the holidays there are usually more food items ... that is related to the kitchen.

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SharkE — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 22:26:33 GMT

Why I'm more gravating to Wolfgang. No folderroll over there LOL

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house_cat — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 23:23:03 GMT

My first thought was, "Why in the world would anyone order their dinner from QVC?", but then I started thinking about it. I suspect there is a large number of people who are unable to cook for themselves and can really benefit from these offerings. I don't mean those who say "I can't cook" because they've no desire to learn, I'm referring to people who have health or mobility issues that prevent them from cooking and baking. I'm not in the market for prepared foods, but I'm glad that there are options for those who are not as self-reliant.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 23:42:15 GMT

I think you're so right, House Cat! For me, it's just that SOME of the products are really quite lovely and it's worth it for the convenience of it.

I've cooked for my whole life (since I was 6yrs old) and can cook anything I set out to. But I mostly cook for just me and there are things I'm not going to do all the prep for, for one serving. To get some of the frozen things is really nice. I can vacuum seal, in portions, and freeze them. Then I have meals for a long time, intermittently with other items that I cook for myself.

I actually get the 20pc chicken fried chicken for $89. Each piece is about $4.45. They are quite large and very nice and tasty. That is a whole meal for me, so it's worth it. I vac-seal them and they are dispersed with othe,r either prepared or made by me, dishes and I've not spent that much money at all over the period of time and number of meals.

I'm not going to set up a breading station, cut a bunch of raw chicken, do all that and make a big mess - just to make MY dinner. But to have that without the fuss and muss is nice.

That might not be for somebody else. That's fine. I don't judge that, just like I don't expect to be judged.

Anyway, moral of the story is that there are many reasons for where different people will spend their money and that's fine as long as they're spending their own money, right?

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house_cat — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 23:51:05 GMT

@chickenbutt

Right 👌