topic Re: Chopped in Kitchen

Chopped

Patriot3 — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:39:49 GMT

Does anyone else watch this? I usually see what they have in their baskets and then mostly tune them out as they prepare. Then see what awful things they make, comments by the judges and who gets chopped.

I sure wouldn't want to be a judge.......how can they eat some of that stuff? Last night, and it might have been a rerun, they had a camel loin. What??? Bizarre to me. No way could I eat some of that stuff.

Re: Chopped

skatting44 — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:01:47 GMT

Yes, I've watched the show since it first aired in 2009 with Ted Allen as Host . I don't know how the Chefs can fgure out what to make with some of the strange ingredients.

I think the worst baskets were the ones Alton Brown put together for the Chefs.

Years ago , I went to a food and wine event in Baltimore that was hosted out of a historic building . The event was tremendous as each floor of the building had various events such as wine tasting . Ted Allen was one there doing a cooking performance along with another Chef who also gave a demonstartion .

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wagirl — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:13:09 GMT

DD and I watch---we like when the kids are on--am truly amazed at how knowledgeable they are for their age--but some of the ingredients are really bizarre and how in the world can you figure out a dish in 30 minutes----no I wouldn't be a judge either----would freak me out when the chicken isn't done--but of course I would check very carefully---

Re: Chopped

PA Mom-mom — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:18:36 GMT

@Patriot3 We were watching that episode as well. Yes, I'm sure it was a rerun. Camel is unusual and (for us) bizarre. I remember when Andrew Zimmern did a camel episode on Bizarre Foods. I wouldn't like to be a judge or a competitor; however, I sometimes do Chopped with the grandchildren where we raid the refrigerator and try to come up with something new and different. They love it! Last Christmas we did a potsticker soup over the fireplace with Perfect Gourmet potstickers and all sorts of Christmas leftovers. We also do it with English muffin pizzas.

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patbz — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:29:16 GMT

I'm sure that many of these cooking shows give competitors days or weeks to come up with recipes they cook within a pre determined time limit. On the Great British Baking Show some contestants have alluded to trying out their recipes dozens of times prior to show (makes sense).

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LavernLuvsShoes — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:40:12 GMT

@patbz wrote:
I'm sure that many of these cooking shows give competitors days or weeks to come up with recipes they cook within a pre determined time limit.

I agree - I watched it a couple of times, but then I realized that there is NO way they could come up with those dishes "on the fly" with the unconventional items found in the baskets...

Remember Peeps, this is "Reality TV," and a lot of it is scripted.

The same with Iron Chef - While I still watch it on occasion, I'm 99.9% sure the Chefs know (well in advance) what "Secret Ingredient" will be revealed.

Re: Chopped

Patriot3 — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:52:29 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@Patriot3 We were watching that episode as well. Yes, I'm sure it was a rerun. Camel is unusual and (for us) bizarre. I remember when Andrew Zimmern did a camel episode on Bizarre Foods. I wouldn't like to be a judge or a competitor; however, I sometimes do Chopped with the grandchildren where we raid the refrigerator and try to come up with something new and different. They love it! Last Christmas we did a potsticker soup over the fireplace with Perfect Gourmet potstickers and all sorts of Christmas leftovers. We also do it with English muffin pizzas.

@PA Mom-momYou're a good Grandma........sounds like fun

Re: Chopped

Patriot3 — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:54:57 GMT

@LavernLuvsShoes wrote:
@patbz wrote:
I'm sure that many of these cooking shows give competitors days or weeks to come up with recipes they cook within a pre determined time limit.
I agree - I watched it a couple of times, but then I realized that there is NO way they could come up with those dishes "on the fly" with the unconventional items found in the baskets...

Remember Peeps, this is "Reality TV," and a lot of it is scripted.

The same with Iron Chef - While I still watch it on occasion, I'm 99.9% sure the Chefs know (well in advance) what "Secret Ingredient" will be revealed.

@patbz @LavernLuvsShoes I've always thought they were given a "heads up" too. Just makes sense. Yes, "reality" TV........right!

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shaggygirl — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:08:02 GMT

Yes, I watch it a lot. Probably not a week goes by that I don't see it several times. I'm one who doesn't think they are given info ahead on what's going to be in the baskets so they can formulate a plan.

I can't stand Alton Brown nor the guy, he's a chef but sometimes acts as a judge........going blank on his name, Robert something or other, big muscled arms, has a show where he helps/rescues restaurants in trouble. Think he's married to a female Asian wrestler. Unless I dreamed that last statement.

Oh Irvine....Robert Irvine.

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ciao_bella — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:33:29 GMT

@shaggygirl I also watch the show and wondered how on earth they have a plan in mind given only seconds to come up with one, yet they all start running to the pantry grabbing all sorts of items.

As for Robert Irvine, he just gives me the creeps. Don't know why, just does!

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:38:52 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
Yes, I've watched the show since it first aired in 2009 with Ted Allen as Host . I don't know how the Chefs can fgure out what to make with some of the strange ingredients.
I think the worst baskets were the ones Alton Brown put together for the Chefs.
Years ago , I went to a food and wine event in Baltimore that was hosted out of a historic building . The event was tremendous as each floor of the building had various events such as wine tasting . Ted Allen was one there doing a cooking performance along with another Chef who also gave a demonstartion .

Other than Good Eats, I think Alton Brown is mean. He had that show Cut Throat Kitchen and he wasn't very nice.

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Silverfox1 — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:38:05 GMT

I'm sorry but I just can't watch it amy more. I never thought it was completely honest. It has run its course already, imo.

I find the other problem is so many other shows are based on this same premise...Bar b que Brawl, the Brothers, Beat Bobby Flay, all the cake and cupcake wars, just to name a few and even the new show about Ben and Jerrys ice cream. It's time to either get some old shows or go back to the way it was in the beginning. Honest chefs cooking real meals with the recipes available. This goes for the food network and the cooking chanel.

I also think some of these chefs have more time, infuence and shows on both chanels such as Bobby Flay, not my favorite chef.

Some of these shows have just been on tooo long. Just look at the dates. What about Carnival Eats, My Favorite Food, Cheap Eats. I also think Kids Baking Championship is not on the level. Do these kids really know all these recipes and have all that knowledge? Plus you can see the pressure on them when they panic or cry.

Just had to get that off my chest since I use to watch these channels and am so dissapointed now in so many of these shows.

JMHO!

Re: Chopped

Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:34:41 GMT

I like "Chopped". I don't go out of my way to tune it in, but strangely, I think it has helped me get creative in the kitchen, in a short time.

The dessert round is my least favorite - so I often skip that.

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loriqvc — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:27 GMT

I really like Chopped—but for the past several months, it seems like all they're airing is "themed shows" or mini-tournaments where the baskets and tasks are so ridiculous that it's simply not entertaining to watch. I love to see a skilled chef make something out of either nothing or something so bizarre that it pushes them to their limits. When the challenge is unreasonable or leads to everyone making the same thing because there just aren't any options for creativity based on the limits of the ingredient, the show loses my interest completely.

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hick — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:35:04 GMT

I love Chopped and I love Ted Allen. I think Chopped is one of the few shows left on the food network that is not "gimicky".

I disagree about it being scripted. Ted Allen said that the chefs are given a minute or two after opening the baskets to figure out what they are going to cook.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:13:05 GMT

Yeah, I never even heard of most of the things that they have to use! I love to watch cooking and baking shows and competitions! I can't wait to see the finale of Hell's Kitchen Young Guns! I thought the Bar-B-Q competition with Flay, Jackson, and Simmons was really good. I love the speciality baking shows such as for spring and halloween! So much fun! I am a big fan of the Valtagio (sp?) brothers and was happy that they got their own show! I just finished watching the series with Bobby Flay and Giada going to Italy - beautiful scenery and wonderful food! And I do enjoy the kids baking and cooking shows, also.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:44:34 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
Yeah, I never even heard of most of the things that they have to use! I love to watch cooking and baking shows and competitions! I can't wait to see the finale of Hell's Kitchen Young Guns! I thought the Bar-B-Q competition with Flay, Jackson, and Simmons was really good. I love the speciality baking shows such as for spring and halloween! So much fun! I am a big fan of the Valtagio (sp?) brothers and was happy that they got their own show! I just finished watching the series with Bobby Flay and Giada going to Italy - beautiful scenery and wonderful food! And I do enjoy the kids baking and cooking shows, also.

I made a Pass for BBQ Brawl and was watching the season until I didn't realize that it must have missed one or two eps at the end so, if it did end, I don't know who won. I enjoyed it, but I do like Flay, Symon, and Jackson.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:51:57 GMT

@LavernLuvsShoes wrote:
@patbz wrote:
I'm sure that many of these cooking shows give competitors days or weeks to come up with recipes they cook within a pre determined time limit.
I agree - I watched it a couple of times, but then I realized that there is NO way they could come up with those dishes "on the fly" with the unconventional items found in the baskets...

Remember Peeps, this is "Reality TV," and a lot of it is scripted.

The same with Iron Chef - While I still watch it on occasion, I'm 99.9% sure the Chefs know (well in advance) what "Secret Ingredient" will be revealed.

Also on Beat Bobby Flay - when the challenging chef says what his dish is going to be, they always have all the ingredients wrapped up and ready to go. If there is chicken for instance, one chef may have breasts and the other thighs. They have obviously chosen ahead of time what they are going to need to prepare their dish. Reality, yeah, right .....and yes, I watch.....oh, and I hate to cook. Go figure.

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patbz — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:53:16 GMT

@hick : They may not know until right before what's going to be in a particular weekly basket but I'm sure that as part of their orientation they are given a list of " possibilities", so they can still do pre-season research and put their recipes on their tablets for easy reference.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:55:30 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
Yeah, I never even heard of most of the things that they have to use! I love to watch cooking and baking shows and competitions! I can't wait to see the finale of Hell's Kitchen Young Guns! I thought the Bar-B-Q competition with Flay, Jackson, and Simmons was really good. I love the speciality baking shows such as for spring and halloween! So much fun! I am a big fan of the Valtagio (sp?) brothers and was happy that they got their own show! I just finished watching the series with Bobby Flay and Giada going to Italy - beautiful scenery and wonderful food! And I do enjoy the kids baking and cooking shows, also.

Do you think those two have something going on? (Giada and Bobby?) Someone said that Robert Irvine gave them the creeps. Giada kind of creeps me out.