any Chopped fans out there?

**optilady1** · 02-13-2013, 09:54 AM

I'm addicted. Just wondering if anyone loves it as much as I do.

**Mick** · 02-13-2013, 10:44 AM

I kinda like it, but the strange ingredients they throw at them drives me crazy. I guess it shows if they know the characteristics of these ingredients, they have the skills to "marry" them.

**SeaU2020** · 02-13-2013, 02:12 PM

I love it! I haven't seen the last couple episodes yet so I'm glad you didn't do a "spoiler" on the grand master thing that's been going on.
I'm just glad I'm not a judge because I am not daring enough to eat alot of that weird stuff!

**NCspecs** · 02-13-2013, 02:55 PM

I love Chopped and so does my husband. I used to cook professionally so understand from personal experience how hard it can be to make something amazing on the fly. I love Iron Chef as well.

**Robert Martellaro** · 02-13-2013, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Mick

I kinda like it, but the strange ingredients they throw at them drives me crazy. I guess it shows if they know the characteristics of these ingredients, they have the skills to "marry" them.

The basket has armadillo livers, algae, and pop tarts, and the judge says "the whole thing just really didn’t come together".

What's not to like?

**optilady1** · 02-13-2013, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by SeaU2020

I love it! I haven't seen the last couple episodes yet so I'm glad you didn't do a "spoiler" on the grand master thing that's been going on.
I'm just glad I'm not a judge because I am not daring enough to eat alot of that weird stuff!

Don't worry, I won't give it away, although I was watching the finale this morning before work. It was good.

Its my favorite show. I could watch hours and hours. I totally have a girl crush on Alex Guarneschelli. I love the shows with her on it. Her dry personality is a hoot to watch. I wish they would have a home cooks episode. It would be so fun to do. I watched so many episodes that I'm confident that I could cook up some brains and have them come out pretty good.

**SharonB** · 02-13-2013, 05:07 PM

OK - I watch Chopped....but you have to try Duck Dynasty! It's NOT what you think!

**optilady1** · 02-13-2013, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by SharonB

OK - I watch Chopped....but you have to try Duck Dynasty! It's NOT what you think!

LOL! I have watched Duck Dynasty! It's just not my cup of tea. Or basket of mystery ingredients.

**SharonB** · 02-14-2013, 08:24 AM

Annie - when they pair ingredients like peanut butter, shrimp, buttermilk, and soy beans, I have to admire the cook's creativity. But WHO would do this at home?
However - Miss Kay makes a mean dish of frog's legs, crawfish, catfish, etc. And the guys are funny. I "heart" Si!

**Laritha** · 02-21-2013, 05:51 PM

One of my absolute favorite shows.

**Randle Tibbs, ABOM** · 02-21-2013, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by SharonB

Annie - when they pair ingredients like peanut butter, shrimp, buttermilk, and soy beans, I have to admire the cook's creativity. But WHO would do this at home?
However - Miss Kay makes a mean dish of frog's legs, crawfish, catfish, etc. And the guys are funny. I "heart" Si!

You have to be southern to understand the REAL meaning of comfort food and southern cooking ( If it moves-fry it )

**SharonB** · 02-22-2013, 08:54 AM

I am eagerly awaiting the new season of Duck Dynasty (2/28). I love Southern food, and I make the BEST mac'n cheese in central NY. Add to that walleye, trout, salmon, chicken & waffles - Hands down Jack!