Food Network star and Today show contributor Giada De Laurentiis had a baby girl over the weekend.
According to Giada De Laurentiis’ rep, “De Laurentiis and husband Todd Thompson welcomed their first child, a healthy baby girl, on Saturday March 29 in Los Angeles. Jade Marie De Laurentiis Thompson weighed in at 5lbs, 13oz.”
This is the couple’s first child.
Check out this video clip of Amy Sedaris on the March 21 episode of “Paula’s Party” with Paula Deen. Kinda strange, but I never miss an opportunity to see Amy Sedaris!
Who knew there could be scandal at the Food Network? News broke recently that supposed celebrity chef Robert Irvine of “Dinner: Impossible” was lying on his resume.
Among the little white lies that Robert Irvine told? For one, he claimed to have made Princess Diana’s wedding cake. He also said he was a graduate of University of Leeds and has worked in the White House kitchens. Seems he embellished a bit. Read the rest of this entry »
February 21st, 2008 by Wendy
Tagged as: David Letterman, Food Network, Late Night TV, Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse read David Letterman’s Top 10 List: Dinner Party Tips in this video clip. Martha Stewart’s company now owns the Emeril Lagasse line of … well, everything!
You’d think Food Network star/talk show host/cook book author Rachael Ray would be somewhat loyal to the Dunkin Donuts coffee she peddles. But maybe not…
Rumor has it that Rachael Ray really likes her Starbucks, despite being the spokesperson for Dunkin Donuts. Is it true? Read the rest of this entry »
Wow, there’s no denying that Rachael Ray is one hot commodity these days. Food Network has offered Ray a new two-year deal that includes 13 episodes of a new series called “Rachael’s Vacation.” Rachael Ray’s travel show will debut in January 2008.
Of course, something’s got to give – Rachael Ray will only do 60 new episodes of “30-Minute Meals” a year – down from the 80 that she typically does.
Could Emeril Lagasse be getting the boot from Food Network? Hard to believe that after 10 years of “Emeril Live” (can I hear a “BAM!”?), Lagasse’s show is being shut down. “Emeril Live” will cease production on the Food Network on December 11th.
It’s not curtains for Emeril, however. Food Network will continue production of “Essence of Emeril” and the chef will still appear in specials on the network. You can still catch “Emeril Live” in reruns. Read the rest of this entry »
Fans of Jamie Oliver’s Food Network Show, “The Naked Chef,” will be happy to see him back on the foodie channel. This time around, Oliver will appear in “Jamie at Home,” beginning in January. According to Bob Tuschman, Senior Vice President, Programming for the Food Network, “His new show focuses on recipes that are quick, fresh, inventive and easy to recreate at home.”
Oliver will cook in his England home, using ingredients from his garden. Check it out January 12th at 9:30AM. Oliver’s love of food and easy-going attitude make this a must-see.
