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Previously on The Walking Dead: Carl nearly died from his gunshot wound, while his parents debated whether they should allow him to die, rather than fight for survival in a world gone mad. Shane did a Very Bad Thing while trapped at a high school, on a mission to get medical equipment. Now on a personal... Read More
Top Chef is back! Long considered the most elite of culinary reality shows, Top Chef has moved to the Lone Star state for its latest series. Top Chef (for any of you that are unfamiliar with it) is a reality show that features high-end chefs competing for the title of "Top Chef" along with a... Read More
Previously on The Walking Dead - Things were terrible; again, some more. Carl was shot, Shane and Otis were cornered by walkers, while trying to obtain medical equipment to save his life. The episode opens on a shot of a folksy "No Place Like Home" type print and pans to Shane shaving his head and looking... Read More
Previously on The Walking Dead: Zombies ruin everything. Okay, it wasn't quite that cut-and-dried, but almost. Survivors of an apocalyptic plague that turned the majority of the world's population into mindless, flesh-eating zombies, escaped Atlanta, and tried to make their way to a military installation. Their journey was derailed by a disabled vehicle, and a... Read More
This probably won't end well, will it? So, if you know anything about The Walking Dead, you know that it is a show about the aftermath of a plague that has turned the majority of the world's population into mindless, shuffling, ever-hungry zombies. If you haven't seen the first season of the show, be warned.... Read More
Last week’s episode ended with a big cliffhanger, but if reality TV has taught us anything, it’s usually that the expectation is normally far more exciting than the actual outcome. This one was a little different with Chef Ramsay stating that none of them were ready for the time, and instructing them all to remove... Read More
Sitting through 13 episodes of Bridezillas has taught me one thing; if the groom, family members, friends, wedding dress store owners, and even the guy standing around minding his own business would treat the bride with respect, this bride wouldn't have to get upset. It's as simple as that. There is one constant throughout this television... Read More
Down to the final 8 which means we must be getting close to those coveted black jackets getting handed out, or perhaps there is yet another twist in the tale to come. The Challenge The blind taste test is the challenge that always seems to separate the chefs from the line cooks, and finally it has arrived... Read More
The number of competing chef’s has now been cut in half and we are down to the final 9. It has definitely been a weaker bunch this season, and to my mind, there are only one or two real serious competitors left in the contest. The Challenge The chefs were given one hour to come up with... Read More
7 ended with a major cliffhanger; elimination, followed by Chef Ramsay saying he wasn’t doneyet. I’ve been with reality TV long enough to suspect that it may be something minor rather than aground-shaking elimination or revelation…….the big reveal? Tommy and Carrie are being put in chargeof their respective teams for the next challenge. See, told... Read More
Aaaaah, nothing like a nice round of mudslinging and foul-mouthed name calling to get my Monday rolling, and no predictions for this evening as I am just making myself look awful in that department. The Challenge Poor Krupa came into this challenge nursing a huge hangover after a night of heavy boozing. The chef were presented with... Read More
It’s down to the dirty dozen in Hell’s Kitchen, and there are 3 or 4 that are flirting with elimination each and every week. Which of Monterray, Tommy, Carrie and Elise will go on this episode? The Challenge It was revealed that a High School reunion would be taking place during dinner service, with Paul and Elizabeth... Read More
Source Episode five sees the number of chefs down to 13; wonder who that number is going to be unlucky for? My money is on Carrie, but my predictions haven’t been particularly solid so far this season. The Challenge The chefs hit the kitchen and were greeted by a massive chemistry set, all bubbling potions, and smoking gasses,... Read More
Welcome back to another season of Project Runway where sixteen new designers will be subjected to the stinging barbs of Nina Garcia, the tough, yet always kind coaching of uber-mentor Tim Gunn, the cackling lunacy of Michael Kors, and for most of them, the eventual auf'ing of Heidi Klum. Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn have been... Read More
Source Episode 4 opened with the ladies bemoaning the fact that Carrie survived elimination, and Elise running her mouth some more, this time aiming her own delightful brand of vitriol aimed at Krupa. The Challenge Sous chefs, Scott and Andy showed up early with clothes, overalls and boots that would help in the challenge. The hayseed looking chefs... Read More
Source Episode 3 started with the men whining about their poor performance, and the fact that one of the girl’s will be joining the blue team; Paul was the only one who seemed to embrace the idea. The ladies loved the idea of splitting up the squabbling duo of Carrie and Elise, and got their wish... Read More
Another week, another Rocco’s Dinner Party recap. This week’s episode features a vegan chef who’s never tasted meat in his life (Ayinde Howell), a teacher at a cooking school (Nicole Straight), and a chef for the airlines (Corey Roberts). I wasn’t really looking forward to this show, but Rocco actually seemed a little bit more upbeat... Read More
Given that maybe five people read our last recap of this show, this Rocco’s Dinner Party recap should be titled, “I Can’t Believe We’re Recapping Another Episode of Rocco”. But, no one can say that we don’t keep our promises, or in this case our commitment to tedious writing assignments, so here we go. This... Read More
Source I’m not going to lie to you. I was supposed to have already reviewed Rocco’s Dinner Party some time ago. You see, Rocco’s Dinner Party premiered June 15th, and I taped it. Then I forgot about it. The next week rolled around, and I decided to tape the 2nd episode and review the first two... Read More
Source Episode Rundown: Episode 1 – Rocco’s Dinner Party The Chef’s: Geoff Johnson, Executive Chef Copperfish on Broadway Britt Kurent, Owner Kurent Event Catering J.J. Johnson, Executive Sous Chef Signature Dish Round: Geoff Johnson: Roasted Monkfish & Poached Lobster Rocco Says: “How dare you serve me rare monkfish. I couldn’t think of anything more unappetizing.” As unappealing as the monkfish was, the lobster was great. The... Read More
Tracy Maher is a party planning guru and director of marketing for DiscountPartySupplies.com. She has a husband, three children, and a cat that should be registered as a lethal weapon. She throws many parties, mainly as an excuse to cook (and eat) a lot of food!
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Rob Robinson is the COO and resident sports expert of DiscountPartySupplies.com. While relatively easy going, he hates bad drivers and commuting in the Michigan snow. When he's not working, he spends his days planning vacations and birthday parties for his family.
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Brynn is a content writer for Discount Party Supplies. Brynn is currently a stay-at-home mom, bringing up her firecracker of a daughter, Romy. She plays violin in a San Francisco Bay Area symphony, and though she doesn't have time to host many parties with a toddler at home and another baby on the way, Brynn helps friends plan parties and has even successfully catered a party or two.
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Lori is a content writer for Discount Party Supplies. Lori is married with three kids and hosts many family gatherings, holidays, and parties. In her free time, Lori enjoys taking yoga classes and in her secret life she enjoys going to heavy metal concerts (but don’t tell the other soccer moms!)
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