Comments for We Are Never Full http://neverfull.wordpress.com Musings on Starters, Mains, Desserts and Second-Helpings Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:40:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on News Shocker! Diversity Finally Comes to Food Network! by Bren http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/news-shocker-diversity-finally-comes-to-food-network/#comment-779 Bren Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:40:54 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/news-shocker-diversity-finally-comes-to-food-network/#comment-779 Oh boy... how come I'm just now tuning BACK in to this touchy debate. Amy, I don't know you other than you're white. FN Fan, I don't know you either, but you make some unreasonable arguments and rather inconsistent. Before I go forward with my lengthy response, I'd like to know what two races you come from. It will be important in me addressing your points, accordingly. In short, for now, I find all of this very interesting and so welcome the continued conversation on race, something that is sadly still a factor in making corporate decisions! Oh boy… how come I’m just now tuning BACK in to this touchy debate.

Amy, I don’t know you other than you’re white. FN Fan, I don’t know you either, but you make some unreasonable arguments and rather inconsistent.

Before I go forward with my lengthy response, I’d like to know what two races you come from. It will be important in me addressing your points, accordingly.

In short, for now, I find all of this very interesting and so welcome the continued conversation on race, something that is sadly still a factor in making corporate decisions!

]]> Comment on Ribollita – How Come Peasant Food Tastes SO Good? by Kevin http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/ribollita-how-come-peasant-food-tastes-so-good/#comment-776 Kevin Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:18:33 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-776 This soups certainly does sound tasty. I do not know if I could wait three days to make a soup though... :) This soups certainly does sound tasty. I do not know if I could wait three days to make a soup though… :)

]]> Comment on News Shocker! Diversity Finally Comes to Food Network! by FN Fan http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/news-shocker-diversity-finally-comes-to-food-network/#comment-773 FN Fan Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:33:31 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/news-shocker-diversity-finally-comes-to-food-network/#comment-773 I could not agree with you more, but you are missing the point. Nobody is questioning or denying the fact that the Neelys' are intelligent, they have successful businesses, they are obviously intelligent. The other issue I have is with the absolutely untrue statements people make in order to "prove" their point. Amy, I hate to pick on you, but it seems as only you and I are able to discuss this topic. Everyone I have spoken with in other arenas have said the same things. There are numerous false statements surrounding the food network and these shows: 1) No black people on air (which you qualified as the "first" black hosts "in a long time". TV depends on advertising, which is then based on number of viewers, which turns into ratings. Numerous black hosts and co-hosts have graced the food network air waves, but for some reason nobody watched. Call it whatever you want, but nobody watched. Emeri's viewer ratings went in the toilet and and they pulled the plug. They have done the same on some other pilot shows with black hosts because nobody watched. 2) Still nobody will answer the question I pose as to who is responsible for talent development and recruitment on TFN. 3) These are just opinions, everyone is entitled to them, so why does discussing race immediately lead people to believe you are racist, or dont want black people to succeed or be on TV. I enjoy the diversity, I just wish people did not make such a big deal about it. If there was not so much attention directed towards the "black show", then people would not be picking every little thing they do apart, waiting on them to do something that will turn viewers off and eventually lead to the cancellation of the show. Like I said, I have nothing against them, I enjoy the show, it is just over the top. Are other shows over the top, absolutely, as you mentioned Rachael Ray. I personally think she is obnoxious, but just like everything else, there is a show on FN for everyone from pretentious rich folks Barefoot Contessa to simple southern Paula Deen. If this was not the case, then they would have on person on there all day long. I could not agree with you more, but you are missing the point. Nobody is questioning or denying the fact that the Neelys’ are intelligent, they have successful businesses, they are obviously intelligent. The other issue I have is with the absolutely untrue statements people make in order to “prove” their point. Amy, I hate to pick on you, but it seems as only you and I are able to discuss this topic. Everyone I have spoken with in other arenas have said the same things. There are numerous false statements surrounding the food network and these shows: 1) No black people on air (which you qualified as the “first” black hosts “in a long time”. TV depends on advertising, which is then based on number of viewers, which turns into ratings. Numerous black hosts and co-hosts have graced the food network air waves, but for some reason nobody watched. Call it whatever you want, but nobody watched. Emeri’s viewer ratings went in the toilet and and they pulled the plug. They have done the same on some other pilot shows with black hosts because nobody watched. 2) Still nobody will answer the question I pose as to who is responsible for talent development and recruitment on TFN. 3) These are just opinions, everyone is entitled to them, so why does discussing race immediately lead people to believe you are racist, or dont want black people to succeed or be on TV.
I enjoy the diversity, I just wish people did not make such a big deal about it. If there was not so much attention directed towards the “black show”, then people would not be picking every little thing they do apart, waiting on them to do something that will turn viewers off and eventually lead to the cancellation of the show. Like I said, I have nothing against them, I enjoy the show, it is just over the top. Are other shows over the top, absolutely, as you mentioned Rachael Ray. I personally think she is obnoxious, but just like everything else, there is a show on FN for everyone from pretentious rich folks Barefoot Contessa to simple southern Paula Deen. If this was not the case, then they would have on person on there all day long.

]]> Comment on WE’RE MOVING URL’S – NO WE’RE NOT! (See above) by FlaNBoyant Eats http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/24/were-moving-urls/#comment-772 FlaNBoyant Eats Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:59:31 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-772 yay! can't wait to see it! yay! can’t wait to see it!

]]> Comment on Rachel Ray – Maybe hate is a strong word? by Jonathan http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/rachel-ray-maybe-hate-is-a-strong-word/#comment-771 Jonathan Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:01:57 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/rachel-ray-maybe-hate-is-a-strong-word/#comment-771 I have to repost this comment from Melissa in the right place... it's hilarious. If you're under 16, I'd recommend talking to your parents before listening to this. FROM: melissa ok well leave it to maliss to dirty the place up, but you are going to love this rachel ray video. You are not the only one who has intense dislike for this woman!! enjoy http://www.celebrityposer.com/news/rachel-ray-giving-a-handjob-audio-recording/ I have to repost this comment from Melissa in the right place… it’s hilarious. If you’re under 16, I’d recommend talking to your parents before listening to this.

FROM: melissa
ok well leave it to maliss to dirty the place up, but you are going to love this rachel ray video. You are not the only one who has intense dislike for this woman!! enjoy

http://www.celebrityposer.com/news/rachel-ray-giving-a-handjob-audio-recording/

]]> Comment on Saturday Morning Question: What is Your Absolute Favorite Food Show Right Now? by Jonathan http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/saturday-morning-question-what-is-your-absolute-favorite-food-show-right-now/#comment-770 Jonathan Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:00:00 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=200#comment-770 Ahhh, there's my girl! I've missed your comments. This is HILARIOUS. I'm going to repost it in the Rachel Ray post. THIS IS genious. She deserves it! Ahhh, there’s my girl! I’ve missed your comments. This is HILARIOUS. I’m going to repost it in the Rachel Ray post. THIS IS genious. She deserves it!

]]> Comment on Saturday Morning Question: What is Your Absolute Favorite Food Show Right Now? by melissa http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/saturday-morning-question-what-is-your-absolute-favorite-food-show-right-now/#comment-769 melissa Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:34:40 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=200#comment-769 ok well leave it to maliss to dirty the place up, but you are going to love this rachel ray video. You are not the only one who has intense dislike for this woman!! enjoy http://www.celebrityposer.com/news/rachel-ray-giving-a-handjob-audio-recording/ ok well leave it to maliss to dirty the place up, but you are going to love this rachel ray video. You are not the only one who has intense dislike for this woman!! enjoy

http://www.celebrityposer.com/news/rachel-ray-giving-a-handjob-audio-recording/

]]> Comment on Ribollita – How Come Peasant Food Tastes SO Good? by SharonaMay http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/ribollita-how-come-peasant-food-tastes-so-good/#comment-767 SharonaMay Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:40:51 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-767 Soup looks very good! I have been making a lot of it lately. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Sharona May Soup looks very good! I have been making a lot of it lately.

Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Sharona May

]]> Comment on Ribollita – How Come Peasant Food Tastes SO Good? by Maryann http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/ribollita-how-come-peasant-food-tastes-so-good/#comment-766 Maryann Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:24:01 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-766 Thanks for visiting my site and helping me to find yours. It's beautiful here! Peasant food is the best because it's simple. The freshest ingredients, but few. I love it. Your dish is authentic and I'd like a bowl of it right now :) Thanks for visiting my site and helping me to find yours. It’s beautiful here!
Peasant food is the best because it’s simple. The freshest ingredients, but few. I love it.
Your dish is authentic and I’d like a bowl of it right now :)

]]> Comment on Ribollita – How Come Peasant Food Tastes SO Good? by White On Rice Couple http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/ribollita-how-come-peasant-food-tastes-so-good/#comment-764 White On Rice Couple Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:45:38 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-764 Peasant food is comforting , soothing and always delicious. Add a piece of bread like you did and we both could eat this forever. It's happy food. Peasant food is comforting , soothing and always delicious. Add a piece of bread like you did and we both could eat this forever. It’s happy food.

]]> Comment on Ribollita – How Come Peasant Food Tastes SO Good? by Susan from Food Blogga http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/ribollita-how-come-peasant-food-tastes-so-good/#comment-763 Susan from Food Blogga Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:13:16 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-763 Some of my favorite dishes are peasant dishes from my grandmother and my husband's grandmother. They would brush them off as "leftovers," or "nothing special," but that's just it they're extra special because they make you feel so good when you eat them. Some of my favorite dishes are peasant dishes from my grandmother and my husband’s grandmother. They would brush them off as “leftovers,” or “nothing special,” but that’s just it they’re extra special because they make you feel so good when you eat them.

]]> Comment on Ribollita – How Come Peasant Food Tastes SO Good? by Pixie http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/ribollita-how-come-peasant-food-tastes-so-good/#comment-762 Pixie Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:40:56 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-762 This sounds like my kind of soup. I know what you mean about peasant food, I think a majority of Maltese food are considered peasant dishes. This sounds like my kind of soup. I know what you mean about peasant food, I think a majority of Maltese food are considered peasant dishes.

]]> Comment on Ribollita – How Come Peasant Food Tastes SO Good? by Núria http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/ribollita-how-come-peasant-food-tastes-so-good/#comment-761 Núria Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:02:41 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=206#comment-761 Hola! I didn't know about Ribollita... the name makes me giggle!!! This one seems heavier than the Cocido... 3 days cooking is a lot! I'm afraid you've been tagged, please follow the link. http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/02/meme-game-food-for-gossip.html Hola! I didn’t know about Ribollita… the name makes me giggle!!! This one seems heavier than the Cocido… 3 days cooking is a lot!

I’m afraid you’ve been tagged, please follow the link.

http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/02/meme-game-food-for-gossip.html

]]> Comment on Thank You. Our First Award! by Jonathan http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/thank-you-our-first-award/#comment-757 Jonathan Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:13:16 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=204#comment-757 Ha ha ha! Thanks, all! My husband was offended my 'speech' was all about me. Maybe he'll have his turn at it? I'm feelin' the love. Ha ha ha! Thanks, all! My husband was offended my ’speech’ was all about me. Maybe he’ll have his turn at it? I’m feelin’ the love.

]]> Comment on Thank You. Our First Award! by Núria http://neverfull.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/thank-you-our-first-award/#comment-756 Núria Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:18:22 +0000 http://neverfull.wordpress.com/?p=204#comment-756 Congratulations!!!!!! :D That's a well deserved one!!! Nice speech ;-) Congratulations!!!!!! :D That’s a well deserved one!!! Nice speech ;-)

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