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I think ripert is genuinely a good guy, I mean, what other michelin 3 star chef dresses up as Santa for a reality tv cooking special?

Thanks, I wish the omelette had been as good as the photo ! Tonight, still living like a bachelor, Croque Monsieur: ← YES

Good God, that sounds completely vile.

It was indeed bad as far a No Reservations episodes go, however I found it pretty amusing to watch.

Yep. Zimmern's shtick is seeking out and eating the most bizarre foods he can find - I think it's more a gross-out factor thing. There is no context provided for what he goes to eat. He's like a dumpy, pudgy, middle-aged wannabe Ozzy Osbourne biting the heads off bats. (OK, that's unfair to Oz!) ← And yet Bourdain did a two part crossover show with him. Willingly it seems. Do you think that was a momentary bout of bad taste of did he sell out to the Travel Channel overlords? ← Hey I like that guy! Sure, he's fat, geeky, and dresses poorly, but he's also knowledgeable and a friendly television personality. I also think he pairs well with Bourdain.

Out of curiosity, how old was this person?

I still think your example is the best. They're exactly the SAME!!!!

I think Guy is a male version of Rachel Ray. I wonder what horrors they would produce if they somehow married each other...

It's great. One of my faves.

Firstly there is nothing you can do to make someone “like” food. As a case in point I went t India with my mother (who had been in the Peace Corps there) and my father. I was thee. He was a bit older. Since we were traveling the back roads, visiting her friends, my mother made sure that I would not “hate” any food. It was what was what your host put in front of you or nothing. Because there was NOTHING ELSE. These people had taken food out of the mouths of their children to feed you so you better… My poor dad HATED the food. He smuggled in Slim Jims so he wouldn’t collapse on the street. I had my epicurean epiphany. I think that if you keep eating something in front of someone with visible enjoyment, you can hope they jump on the band wagon. For the love of god, hope they don’t jump on “the wagon” as well. Or if you want to get nasty (children excluded) make them feel like shit for being a neophobe. Make sure they know all the "cool" kids are doing it. Uni is awsome. Cucumbers are what built the British empire. And there is no sex until they get over the "allergy" to raw onions and kimchi. So that is my advice. If somebody hates olives, anchovies, and garlic… take them to Sicily. Degrade and humiliate them. Make it their mission to expand their palate. But when it comes down to it. It’s food or starvation. If not they can write a diet book. Maybe not subtle, but it works. Sometimes. If not... You will have a very skinny lover. (children excluded) ← Excellent post. This strategy doesn't work so well with parents however...

That's basically what happened with my father. He LOVES those cheap black things but hates every other variety.

I always thought Arby's fries were pretty respectable. Then again, I'm not exactly a fry aficionado.

Yeah, there's a discussion about this in another thread. CT is extremely generous and is known to give multi-course meals complete with wine pairings, gratis. Nothing is better for business than positive word of mouth.

Bone Crusher has actually been a judge before, years ago.

Had to add another fave: Gordon Ramsay!

The cave of hot excrement...classic.

hilarious name

Thanks!! That means a lot. I know the seniors don't know the effort I put into it. Its sad, but I get more complaints than praise from them. ← WE know and WE appreciate it, even if they don't. ← complaining is just what old people are good at...

That's freaking awesome.

I don't really think you did anything wrong, in fact, you were quite courteous.

That sounds pretty awful...

How was the mustard ice cream? Sounds intriguing.

That actually looks pretty good!

shows how ignorant I am!

Imitation margarine?? I shudder to think of that.