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Iron Chef America - Rachael Ray vs Giada De Laurentiis - 11/12/06
11-12-06, 02:05 PM
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Iron Chef America - Rachael Ray vs Giada De Laurentiis - 11/12/06
Episode IA0319
November 12, 2006 9:00 PM ET/PT
November 13, 2006 12:00 AM ET/PT
Flay/DeLaurentiis vs. Batali/Ray
In a special Iron Chef America presentation, Food Network All Stars Rachael Ray and Giada De Laurentiis come to Kitchen Stadium to battle it out. In a special twist, the Chairman decides to pair them with Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Mario Batali in an unexpected battle that is only fit for Food Network All Stars. Which pairs’ cuisine will reign supreme?
November 12, 2006 9:00 PM ET/PT
November 13, 2006 12:00 AM ET/PT
Flay/DeLaurentiis vs. Batali/Ray
In a special Iron Chef America presentation, Food Network All Stars Rachael Ray and Giada De Laurentiis come to Kitchen Stadium to battle it out. In a special twist, the Chairman decides to pair them with Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Mario Batali in an unexpected battle that is only fit for Food Network All Stars. Which pairs’ cuisine will reign supreme?
11-12-06, 05:48 PM
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I think that Giada is definitely a better cook than Rachel. However, I also think that Batali is much better than Flay. I would put my money on Batali & Ray to win on the strength of Mario's cooking chops.
11-12-06, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NORML54601
Watching Gaida De Laurentis cook is better than watching porn.
I was right!
11-13-06, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by NORML54601
Watching Gaida De Laurentis cook is better than watching porn.
11-13-06, 12:51 PM
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Damn - is there going to be a re-airing of this? I missed it.
edit: Nevermind
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Last edited by Red Dog; 11-13-06 at 12:54 PM.
11-13-06, 01:58 PM
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I think that Giada is definitely a better cook than Rachel. However, I also think that Batali is much better than Flay. I would put my money on Batali & Ray to win on the strength of Mario's cooking chops.
I think that Giada is definitely a better cook than Rachel. However, I also think that Batali is much better than Flay. I would put my money on Batali & Ray to win on the strength of Mario's cooking chops.
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11-13-06, 04:22 PM
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I think my biggest surprise was how much FoodTV was playing on the fact that neither of them are chefs or apparently know how to cook (*sarcasm*). Either way, I found the whole premise a bit odd that these two big FoodTV stars can't really cook in a kitchen.
11-13-06, 04:50 PM
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I think my biggest surprise was how much FoodTV was playing on the fact that neither of them are chefs or apparently know how to cook (*sarcasm*). Either way, I found the whole premise a bit odd that these two big FoodTV stars can't really cook in a kitchen.
11-13-06, 06:28 PM
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"De Laurentiis studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France before becoming a professional chef, working in several Los Angeles restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck's Spago."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giada_De_Laurentiis
Rachel Ray can cook as well, but she's not a classically trained chef.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giada_De_Laurentiis
Rachel Ray can cook as well, but she's not a classically trained chef.
11-13-06, 07:48 PM
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Giada should get 10 extra points for best cleavage. As was stated, it helps keep the focus off her huge cranium. Also, deduct 10 points from Rachael for being incredibly annoying at times(queue up little hehe laugh).
11-13-06, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay G.
"De Laurentiis studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France before becoming a professional chef, working in several Los Angeles restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck's Spago."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giada_De_Laurentiis
Rachel Ray can cook as well, but she's not a classically trained chef.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giada_De_Laurentiis
Rachel Ray can cook as well, but she's not a classically trained chef.
11-13-06, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by John-In-VA
Giada should get 10 extra points for best cleavage. As was stated, it helps keep the focus off her huge cranium. Also, deduct 10 points from Rachael for being incredibly annoying at times(queue up little hehe laugh).
rachael and giada in one place
will need to watch the re-run. maybe giada will be in maxim like rachael was!
11-13-06, 10:33 PM
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I haven't seen a lot of American IC, but I've seen several episodes of each contestant's individual shows. I put my vote on Giada/Flay probably because i underestimated Mario's skill. I figured Flay was about equal to Mario but Giada would cook rings around Rachel, at least in this gourmet type contest. However, now that I think about it Mario is like a culinary encyclopedia on his show, and it's not just reading off cue cards. I don't think I've ever seen him on IC, but I imagine he can think on his feet very well.
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Originally Posted by John-In-VA
Giada should get 10 extra points for best cleavage.
