Bam! Emeril out.

11-26-2007 @10:51PM debbie said... I started watching the Food network because of Emeril. I loved his Emeril Live shows best. My husband, who has no interest in cooking, would watch his shows for the entertainment value. Watching Emeril Live is like being invited into a party at a chef's home. The feeling is warm and intimate. Lots of comaraderie and fun while great food is being cooked and the techniques for cooking are being taught to the people invited to the party. I love Paula Deen and her recipes, as well. She and Emeril make cooking a celebration every day. I know some may tire of the "Bam" and "Kick it Up" , but I expect we'll be seeing the terms in Webster's Dictionary soon if they are not already there. What an influence on current American culture!
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11-27-2007 @12:25AM amy said... I'm not sorry to see him go. I liked him at first but then a little went a long way. I guess it's too much to ask that he would take Rachael Ray with him?
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11-27-2007 @12:27AM Vicki said... I can't imagine Food Network without Emeril. Altho I do watch most of the hosts and their shows Emeril is why I tuned in and continue to watch. My nephew who is now 19 and my daughter who is now 11 have watched him their whole lives and my nephew is now going to culinary school to become a chef because of Emeril's influence and love of cooking. I think Food Network is making a mistake if they pull his show.
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11-28-2007 @7:54PM Nancy Geddes` said... Guys, bear with me. I am a certified chef and I have not had a television in more than 15 years. While I believe publicity is a good thing bringing culinary techniques and enjoyment to the everyday person, these programs are, in no way, reflective of the stresses, skills and strengths of a professional chef. Many of these programs are pure entertainment - although there is a media/tabloid market waiting to separate you from your money. Emeril, Rachel, Paula and Gordon Ramsay have their place, but it's not in my kitchen!! Peace, out.
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11-30-2007 @1:32AM Rick said... can't we just send Rachel Ray instead?
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11-30-2007 @3:06PM LEWIS said... I have probably learned more by watching Emeril's shows than just about all of the others put together (with the exception of Alton Brown). If the Food Network drops him then they are in dire need of getting their "BAM" "KICKED UP A NOTCH!!"


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12-01-2007 @12:06AM Suzana said... Lewis, I wholeheartedly agree with you there, as well as what you said re Alton Brown---I'm going to miss Emeril...Hopefully they give Alton more Road Trip shows (how about an Alton Live)

Oh well, we still have Tony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern to entertain us...on the Travel Channel
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12-16-2007 @4:40PM Karen said... I LOVE you Emeril Lagasse!
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12-19-2007 @4:01PM DOREEN said... I WATCH FOOD NETWORK EVERYDAY. WATCHING ALL THE HOSTS HAS INSPIRED MY COOKING TECHNIQUES AND ENHANCED MY RECIPE BOX. THESE SHOW ARE NOT FOR CHEF AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE WATCHING (THEY HAVE THE TECHNIQUE) IF YOU ARE WATCHING THEM GO BACK TO SCHOOL. I AM VERY SAD TO SEE EMERIL LEAVE THE NETWORK I ENJOYED HIS PROGRAM VERY MUCH AS DID HIS AUDIENCE. IT IS A SHAME TO SEE SOMEONE LEAVE THAT HAS INSPIRED SO MANY. GOOD LUCK EMERIL. MAYBE WE WILL SEE YOU ON A BETTER NETWORK. I DO NOT LIKE ALOT OF THE NEWCOMERS PROGRAMS (THE NEWEST FOODNETWORK CHEF IS HORRIBLE!!!!). SORRY, BUT I LIKE PEOPLE TO BE PERSONABLE AND SHE IS TO SNOBBY. IT IS A SHAME THAT FOODNETWORK DOES NOT HONOR THE ONLY HOST THAT BRINGS UP THE FOODNETWORK.COM SITE. CHEW EM UP AND SPIT EM OUT.
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12-20-2007 @6:06PM cal said... BOBBY FLAY ALL THE WAY.
GO BOBBY THE KING OG IMPROPTU
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12-21-2007 @6:23AM roseann said... The problem with most food shows-- Not giving amounts. How can you follow along if they only say" add flour" How much?
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12-22-2007 @10:07PM Fran R. said... I still haven't gotten over the disappointment of losing Mario . . . and now Emeril Live? What a mistake Food Network is making! Too bad the Network (as well as Oprah) are so focused on Rachael Ray - she lowers the standard of culinary shows and should be gone, not Emeril.
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12-25-2007 @8:57AM Judy Garwood said... If I am in a grocery store and hear Rachael Ray chirp "It's delish" one more time I'm going to scream. It's really getting annoying.
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12-25-2007 @11:58AM LAURA said... WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH EMERIL!! WITH THE CRAP HOSTS FOODNETWORK IS GETTING THEY ARE GOING TO DROP LIKE A STONE. I HAVE ALREADY STOPPED WATCHING.

WILL SOMEBODY START A MOVEMENT TO GET RID OF RAY,LEE AND THAT PHONY SOUTHERN PERSON DEEN!! I AM FROM THE SOUTH AND SHE AND HER SONS PHONY SOUTHERN TWANG GETS ON MY LAST NERVE. SHE STEALS THE BLACK COOK'S RECIPES IN HER RESTAURANT AND USES THEM ON HER SHOW LIKE SHE MADE THEM UP!!

THE CONSTANT LICKING HER FINGERS IS JUST NASTY!! GUESS SHE DOES IT IN HER RESTAURANT TOO!!
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