The judges just seem so far away when they are judging the physicality of their desserts…. how do they see all the little details from where they are? Lol

I’m guessing it’s an angle trick with the camera or maybe the show edits out the judging process. They will literally call out some of the smallest details and I’m like how can you even see that from there? Lol

Bobby Flay and his team were not expecting Leia Gaccione and her team from The Saint Clair. An EPIC brunch battle is about to go down!

Leia Gaccione is the Chef and Owner of south+pine American eatery in Morristown, NJ. 

As a child, Leia was enamored with cooking shows like "Yan Can Cook" and "Julia Child.” As an adult, she studied culinary arts and restaurant management at the New York Restaurant School and has trained in NYC, New Jersey, Connecticut and Las Vegas, before opening south+pine in 2015. 

Leia has appeared on "Iron Chef America,” "Beat Bobby Flay,” “Iron Chef Showdown,” “Top Chef Season 19,” “Chopped” and is the host of the documentary film “Her Name Is Chef.” Her mission is to serve seasonal and locally sourced food made with lots of love and to remain a neighborhood staple in her Morristown community.  She’s also Bobby Flay’s protege! Surprise!

The VIP Guest is still a mystery at this time!

See how it unfolds on #TheLine > Tonight at 9PM EST on Food Network!

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This chef is bringing big energy, but the Titans are bringing serious heat. Watch Ayesha, Brooke and Michael take on their good friend, Top Chef alum Angelo Sosa.

Angelo has cooked his way around the world... now he's bringing those global flavors straight to the Triple Threat kitchen!

Michelin-star chef Michael White is the judge!
He is currently based in New York City, where he leads the BBianco Hospitality Group alongside business partner Bruce Bronster.
His current ventures include:
Santi: A refined, modern Italian restaurant in Midtown Manhattan (located on Madison Avenue at East 53rd Street, in the former space of his past restaurant Alto).
MIKA: Located in Miami, Florida.
Paranza: Located at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
Levant: Located at La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Lion's Den & Bar Leonessa: Modern Italian/supper club concept at the reopened Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas, Texas

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Wizards of baking has two brand new judges, one of which is Duff.....what does a woman gotta do to get her Carla hall fix besides watch old reruns

With the release of the Holiday lineup, does that mean that not only did we lose Holiday Wars last year, but it's replacement Sweet Empire was a one and done? Was looking forward to a 2nd seasons this year.

Wasn't able to find any old threads on it, but was anyone else a fan of "How to Boil Water" in the early FN days? Unfortunately I can only find two episodes on YouTube (unsurprisingly a lot of search results are about actually boiling water).

Sean was funny but I had a huge crush on Cathy. From what I recall, she wasn't intended to be an on-screen regular but Sean kept coaxing her to be on until she became a fixture.

I also remember Sean being on the show's fan portal on AOL.

From the FN site:

Doll Trouble

Episode 1205

No one is safe! Host John Henson challenges the remaining six bakers to face off in head-to-head matchups to create demon doll desserts, either Paris-Brest, baked cheesecake, or Swiss roll. Bakers with the same type of dessert face off, and the winner of each matchup is safe. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young pick the overall challenge winner to receive $1,000, and the least successful baker is eliminated.

Okay, this might be fun. I always love creepy dolls.

The show is followed by two episodes of Sweet Deceit.

Source: Food Network's Holiday Lineup 2026

I know people didn't like last years season as much as past seasons and wanted change, and that Nancy was a bit of a divisive figure on the show, but she and Duff have been the only constants throughout every season of Holiday Baking Championship and I feel like it just won't be the same without Nancy's finger waving celebrations or complaints that there's not enough booze/holiday in her desserts. I might also be a little biased because this is one of my mom's favorite shows and Nancy was her favorite judge, so I know she is NOT going to like Molly replacing her (she hated her season hosting Spring Baking Championship).

None of the episodes have aired yet but what do you think? Positive change for the new season or another step back from seasons past?

Gotta respect Bobby for taking a line post rather than expediting.

From the FN site:

Back from the Dead: Nightmare Pet Shop

Episode 1605

Monstrous pets take over as host Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create haunted pet shop showpieces and pumpkin-infused desserts. But after a surprise carving battle puts the teams to the test, the artists deliver some of their most impressive work yet for judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller.

What happened to season 2?? It was the perfect show for Spooky season and I loved Titus as the host. Would love a season 2!

Ina Garten and Jeffrey share the sweet story of how it was love at first sight!

Ina shares “When people ask me what Jeffrey cooks for me, I say that he makes me very good coffee in the morning but that’s all.
In the next episode of Be My Guest, I’ve added Challah French Toast to his repertoire. I always knew he was funny but watching him use a sauté pan is hilarious! Hope you like the episode - and the French Toast!”

The secret to Ina Garten’s seriously crispy bacon? A little flour! She’s teaching Jeffrey all her tricks for perfect bacon every time.

Get the recipe: https://foodtv.com/4dHk5H2

Tune in to an all-new special episode of #BeMyGuest Today at 12 EST on Food Network!

The third season of this show is the only season I haven’t been able to find and I’m desperately looking for sentimental reasons.

The 3rd season aired in Spring 2023 so it’s not very old, it’s just niche to the point where I don’t believe it’s online anywhere.

It’s not available for purchase or streaming and I can’t find hardly anything about it online.

Does anyone know of any leads or places that may have less popular food network shows available?

Thank you so much for anyone that can be any help <3

Here is a link to the full article

Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson Face Off in Food Network’s Star-Studded Holiday Lineup - Parade

And here is an excerpt.

Food Network is decking the halls with some of its biggest stars this holiday season, and Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson are going head-to-head.

The network unveiled its 2026 holiday programming slate on Thursday, Oct. 8, revealing new seasons and holiday editions of several fan-favorite shows beginning Nov. 2.

Among the biggest changes is a new format for Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown. This year, the competition becomes Team Bobby Flay vs. Team Brooke Williamson, with the two Food Network stars assembling teams for a girls-vs.-guys culinary showdown.

Williamson will join forces with Antonia Lofaso and Ayesha Nurdjaja, while Flay’s team includes Michael Voltaggio and Michael Jenkins.

Each week, additional chefs will arrive to join the festivities, which Food Network promises will include holiday food, games, cocktails and plenty of competition.

The guest list includes Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, Adrienne Cheatham, Leah Cohen, Tiffani Faison, Viet Pham, Damaris Phillips, Marcus Samuelsson, Jet Tila, Bryan Voltaggio, Geoffrey Zakarian and Claudette Zepeda.

Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown premieres Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Link to full story: ‘Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas’ 2026 Reveals 32 All-Star Chefs: Meet the 16 Teams - Parade

An excerpt from the story:

‘TOC: All-Star Christmas’ 2026 Teams

Here are all 16 teams announced by Food Network:

• Jet Tila and Alex Guarnaschelli
• Ashley Holt and Britt Rescigno
• Tobias Dorzon and Kenny Gilbert
• Marcel Vigneron and Hung Huynh
• Kevin Lee and Shota Nakajima
• Dale Talde and TJ Obias
• Mei Lin and Alex Stupak
• Sara Bradley and Nini Nguyen
• Stephanie Izard and Damaris Phillips
• Gabe Bertaccini and Zac Young
• Aaron May and Adam Sobel
• Grace Pak and Rocco DiSpirito
• Curtis Stone and Mitzi Reyes
• Brian Malarkey and Carlos Anthony
• Stephanie Boswell and Aarti Sequeira
• Molly Coen and Chayil Johnson

Food Network is promising plenty of holiday spirit along with the competition, describing the 32 contestants as “jingle-bell-rockstar chefs” who will tackle festive flavors as they attempt to “sleigh the competition.”

The Christmas edition puts a team spin on Fieri’s popular culinary tournament, with the chefs having to work together rather than relying solely on their individual skills.

And there are some particularly intriguing combinations in the bracket. Tila and Guarnaschelli bring together two longtime Food Network heavyweights, while Rescigno and Holt have both become familiar faces to Tournament of Champions viewers.

Malarkey and Anthony should also make for an interesting team. The two chefs have competed against each other in the TOC arena, but this time they’ll be on the same side. Will they work well together? Malarkey is Anthony’s mentor, but will their similar personalities combine well or clash in the kitchen?

Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas is one piece of Food Network’s extensive 2026 holiday lineup. Holiday Baking Championship returns Nov. 2, followed by Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking on Nov. 4. Holiday episodes of Sweet Deceit begin Nov. 16, and Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown returns Nov. 17.

Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas premieres Sunday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network.

I am so incredibly disappointed and frustrated over the quiet cancellation of Outrageous Pumpkins this year.
Leaving this show off the fall lineup is a massive mistake. While Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars are great, they do not replace the incredible, raw artistic talent of elite 3D pumpkin sculpting. Outrageous Pumpkins provided a completely unique, non-baking creative energy that made October television special. Watching master carvers transform 1,000-pound gourds into fine art was a staple holiday tradition in my household.

Streamlining the budget by cutting a very creative fall show on the network has left loyal viewers completely let down. Food Network, please listen to your fans and bring this show back next year!

Sincerely,
Bonnie

This is largely a guide for friends who I try to introduce to the current competition circuit (I.e. the past few years of shows). Totally subjective! I'm sure I'm missing some but this is just what I've seen. (I've only seen first couple seasons of Worst Cooks so didn't wanna vouch for that in this category.)

I also made a tier list of all the chefs I'm most familiar with but I'm worried that may be too spicy... I'll post that one too if people want it tho haha.

Hey all!!

Looking to see if anyone has any insights on going to the filming of TOC? My sister and I have tickets to go to the first available recording, but then realized that they do qualifiers usually too before the actual season airs.

So my question is to anyone who may have gone to TOC (not the Christmas one since there's no qualifiers there).. but to see if anyone has any insight on how the episode scheduling usually is.

Are all of the contestants introduced the first recording, or is it just the qualifiers and then the rest of the group gets introduced in later recordings.

Any insight or info that anyone has, that would be great. Thank you!

Is Antonia’s show over? I think I only saw three episodes

How much do you imagine the game show contestants (not the big games with the chefs we’ve known and loved for a long time) pad their resumes? I’m watching Chopped and there are less than great chefs saying they are chef du cuisine, executive chef, etc. Do you think the line cook at Pop’s Diner actually has those positions? 😂

Spike Mendelsohn and his Mom are taking on Bobby and his home team in a Burger Showdown! Mama Mendelsohn is making one thing crystal clear: she's in charge! The pressure is on tonight in The Line!

Chef Josh Capon is the special VIP guest on The Line this week.

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It will be fun to see a more casual dinner this week!

Hmong American Chef Yia Vang brings his signature flavors and local ingredients to take on Bobby Flay's Titans. Who will come out on top?

Guest Judge is Chef Michael Mina who has earned many accolades throughout his career, including being named Chef of the Year by Bon Appétit and received multiple Michelin stars and James Beard Foundation acknowledgments for his flagship dining concepts.

Chef Vang is a 2022 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Midwest semifinalist, 2022 James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant for Union Hmong Kitchen semifinalist; the list is long. He has been on both National Geographic and CNN!

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From the FN site:Sweet Deceit

Trick or Treat: Escape Room of Doom

Episode 101

Host Josh Peck welcomes escape room enthusiasts Bekah, David, and Gezell to a fun and spooky challenge that puts their powers of observation to the ultimate test. Master baker JonnyCakes has hidden six secret sweets throughout four eerie escape room settings, and his incredible edible illusions have the detail-oriented trio second-guessing everything they see. After the sweets are revealed, JonnyCakes shares how he created his amazing edible imposters. If the team can find all six secret sweets, they win $12,000!

Followed by

Trick or Treat: Haunted Manor

Episode 116

Host Josh Peck welcomes Halloween superfans Alyssa, Harry, and Justice into a historic haunted manor where master baker Andrew Fuller has hidden six secret sweets in plain sight throughout four rooms packed with eerie antiques, frightening decorations, and haunted surprises. The trio of friends may know their spooky stuff, but Andrew's hyperrealistic creations will have them second-guessing everything they see. After the sweets are revealed, Andrew shows how he created his incredible edible illusions. If these Halloween superfans can find all six, they walk away with $12,000!

Halloween Baking Championship

Who's Ruining Your Ruin?

Episode 1204

Every baker's life is on the line today in a single challenge. Host John Henson asks the bakers to create a dessert that resembles an assigned classic ruin and represent the monster who haunts it, such as crumbling castle and vampire, old amphitheater and zombie actor, or Stonehenge and demon druids. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young pick the winner to receive $1,000, and one baker goes home.