Have you caught the new show from the Next Food Network Star winner Melissa d’Arabian? It’s very good. I also liked her final challenge pilot quite a bit, too. Her food tips are amazing. I’ve been a home cook for over 20 years and yet I’m always finding myself learning a few new tips every time she’s on.

Her new show, “Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d’Arabian,” is all about making dinner for under ten bucks. Now, I’m pretty frugal and do this probably every single night for my family, but you know what? I …read more

Tonight was the finale of The Next Food Network Star, they started with 10 finalists in early June, and came down to the final two tonight. It was fun to see the two finalists, Jeffrey and Melissa, go home, and to meet their family. I have to say, I think it was very close between these two. In the early weeks I wasn’t sure Melissa would make it very long on the show, but she seemed to grow each week and learn from what the judges told her.

Each of them put together a pilot episode of their own show, in …read more

Have you been watching the Next Food Network Star? I have to say, I absolutely love that show. I find the challenges really interesting, and I am fascinated by how each contestant reacts to the situation thrown in front of them.

I’ve watched this show for the last couple seasons, but this year I have to say I actually have really rooted for almost everyone on the show. There were one or two people who were really annoying (like the guy that rolled his eyes at the woman who was a home cook and not a chef) but …read more

This week is the last episode of The Next Food Network star, it’s down to Jeffrey Saad a restauranteur/ food consultant, and Melissa D’Arabian a stay at home mom for the final two after Debbie Lee was eliminated on last weeks show.
I think it’s a close competition between the final two. Jeffrey has the experience, but Melissa has the personality and the spunk. I’m excited to see if the winner has what it takes to be the star of their own show.
My favorite Next Food Network Star winner so far is Guy Fieri, he was my favorite during his season …read more