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Kudos Martha!!!!!

homedecor1 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:38:37 GMT

Putting aside all the negative comments about her & TSV surrounding price, ingredients, her ups & downs, etc...

This was the first time in a very long time I actually enjoyed & learned during the hours & hours of the TSV presentations!

I thought she handled every host from Rick D's hyper-activity to the pleasantness of David Veneable (who imo is always a gentlemen - even though he's super excited with certain guests!😊)! Plus, no kissing (hosts) every time she came on a simple hello or handshake - low keyed!

I just know I've learned over my many years from her great shows, recipes & crafting. My Dream day would be to sit & chat with her OR she could serve her turkey & sides anytime at my house!

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Doc74 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:33:35 GMT

I agree. She was in her environment and that is cooking and food.

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MarkeieMark — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:38:40 GMT

I have a different take, and think the kudos goes to QVC and the hosts. I've seen Martha on HSN, and it was completely ackward. She didn't engage, and just looked very uncomfortable.

I think she is natually very stiif, but has seemed to loosen up some on QVC. Again, I attribute this to really warm, and professional hosts, i.e., Jane, David, Mary Beth, Jill.

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wishmoon — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:44:25 GMT

I think Martha Stewart, like Barbra Streisand, gets a bad rap for being a perfectionist. I like both of them and appreciate they do their best for their audiences and, I'll bet, for themselves. They wouldn't permit anything less.

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homedecor1 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:55:07 GMT

@MarkeieMark

cant say I ever saw her on HSN but I agree with @Doc74 she is definitely in her element & comfort zone in the kitchen!

Yes, it was a enjoyable presentation whatever host was paired with her, I just used Rick and David as examples!

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:57:18 GMT

I really don't care if Martha or any vendors fit that matter are stiff and not warm and fuzzy.just tell me about your product. They lose respect points for me when they happy dance and it is not authentic for them, the host are just pandering to make a sale.

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ms traditional — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:50:21 GMT

i enjoyed all the presentations i saw. to me Martha was Martha. i look to her for ideas and she didn't disappoint. i enjoyed seeing how she garnished the turkey and have already stolen her idea of layering parchment paper under foil to keep the foil away from food. and i thought she held up extremely well considering the verrrrry long day. kudos.

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dal23 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:27:53 GMT

@ms traditional wrote:
i enjoyed all the presentations i saw. to me Martha was Martha. i look to her for ideas and she didn't disappoint. i enjoyed seeing how she garnished the turkey and have already stolen her idea of layering parchment paper under foil to keep the foil away from food. and i thought she held up extremely well considering the verrrrry long day. kudos.

Agreed. I don't understand all this dissecting of her presentations - too stiff here, too loose there. All I ever see is Martha being Martha. I enjoy her. Always have. (And her sugar cookie recipe is the bomb!)

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gmkb — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:59:23 GMT

I totally enjoyed MS yesterday. I agree she was totally in her element. There was entirely too much criticism with people wanting her to be something she is not. She is not silly, chatty, smiley; but she is reserved, knowledgeable, pleasant. Someone even called her a '"convicted felon". What does that have to do with anything; she paid for her mistakes graciously and has never had a problem since.

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Big Joanie — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:15:55 GMT

You know you just can't say enough good things about David ....

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depglass — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:58:46 GMT

Did anyone actually buy the food? Great critiques, but the bottom line is did she sell anything? Very high prices, more than QVC's usual very high prices.

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ahoymate — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:15:50 GMT

To all the people who complain about the cost of Martha's turkey dinner, the price / meal is ~ $12.00!!! That is NOT expensive. Love Martha and loved seeing her on QVC with her TSV!

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gmkb — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:39:41 GMT

@depglass wrote:
Did anyone actually buy the food? Great critiques, but the bottom line is did she sell anything? Very high prices, more than QVC's usual very high prices.

Yes, I purchased the Brie and two of the side dishes. For the convenience, quality, size, and amount of ingredients I felt the price was fair.

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jackthebear — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:33:32 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
Putting aside all the negative comments about her & TSV surrounding price, ingredients, her ups & downs, etc...

This was the first time in a very long time I actually enjoyed & learned during the hours & hours of the TSV presentations!

I thought she handled every host from Rick D's hyper-activity to the pleasantness of David Veneable (who imo is always a gentlemen - even though he's super excited with certain guests!😊)! Plus, no kissing (hosts) every time she came on a simple hello or handshake - low keyed!

I just know I've learned over my many years from her great shows, recipes & crafting. My Dream day would be to sit & chat with her OR she could serve her turkey & sides anytime at my house!

I agree,

they did let her do the presentation completely,

and I did like no kissy, kissy

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withaK — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:39:42 GMT

I saw Marthat last night On Air with Jill B.........Martha has not changed since I watched her TV show years back. Its very much her domain (placing "herbs around the platter is a good thing" and she spoke over Jill several times. Jill being the pro she is gave viewers the necessary info we needed and kept the presention going smoothly.

I thought Martha's prices were outrageous !!! But she puts cream cheese in her mashed potatoes ??? Pure bliss IMO. I would love Judith Ripka and Martha to sit down for a dual presentation at Holiday time !!!!!

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withaK — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:43:51 GMT

How many people does the meal feed ? I think of my family (lol)........seconds and thirds on everything ! And still room for dessert !!!!!!

You bet I advise stretchy pants for Thanksgiving !!!!!

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dulwich — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:52:31 GMT

Yes I purchased the tsv and 2 sides plus her tomato tarts - on another note am wearing her super comfy embroidered jeans plus the blue tunic top.

All good for me looking forward to future shows.

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CLEM — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:25:59 GMT

@jackthebear You are right. Martha is definitely a pro all around. If she weren't, she would probably have smacked that little Sharon when she said "Thank You My Dear" at the end of her segment with Martha. That is just so condescending.

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SahmIam — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:47:33 GMT

I found that if I closed my eyes, it was like listening to her during one of her shows back in the day. I kept waiting for her to say "it's a good thing!". Lol. : )

Loved the presentations, loved the stories about her mom (you could see her eyes light up when she talked about her mom and sister) and well, just enjoyed it. : )

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Danky — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:44:40 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
I found that if I closed my eyes, it was like listening to her during one of her shows back in the day. I kept waiting for her to say "it's a good thing!". Lol. : )

Loved the presentations, loved the stories about her mom (you could see her eyes light up when she talked about her mom and sister) and well, just enjoyed it. : )

@SahmIam--------apparently you don't have to go "back in the day" to see her show. I was catching up on my People magazine reading last night and found out that she has a show on VH-1 with her bestie Snoop Dog.

It is probable that you ,and the rest of the world ,are already aware of this

but it was news to me...