Food Network Star Kids - What are we looking forward to?

I came across the episode guide on the Food Network website. 

See what is in store for us tomorrow at 7pm Central Time (and the following Sundays): 

Orange You Glad it's Brunch?

The seven junior finalists' creativity is put to the test when they cook up their two best brunch dishes, using fresh-squeezed orange juice in one dish and serving the other dish in an actual orange. Finalists present their dishes on a morning talk show to mentors Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, along with special guest mentor and YouTube star Elise Strachan. (Episode: FK0102ZH)

Team Livestream.

In a test of communication skills, the six junior finalists must work in teams of two to prepare a tasty two-item Sunday dinner, then livestream a tip about their meal. Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, along with special guest mentor and online video personality, Gabriel Conte, will determine which team had the most successful livestream. At the end of the day, one junior finalist is eliminated. (Episode: FK0103H)


Fake it Til You Make it.

It's all about confidence for the five junior finalists when they must sell an audience on an unusual ingredient. Then, the kids must use a different odd ingredient in a dish and present it to mentors Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan. One junior finalist's dish will not make the cut and be sent home. (Episode: FK0104H)


Hollywood Power Lunch.

The focus is on charisma as the four remaining junior finalists must pitch two of their favorite lunch dishes to mentors Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, along with some special guests -- comedian Loni Love and actor Neel Sethi, breakout star of The Jungle Book. With a few notes and adjustments from the panel, one dish is greenlit, while another competitor is sent home. (Episode: FK0105H)


The Most Important Meal of My Life.

The three remaining junior finalists shoot sizzle reels to whet the appetites of mentors Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan as they shop for ingredients to prepare "the most important meals of their lives." Back in the kitchen, the kids must prepare and present their final dishes, while their sizzle reels are played back to the mentors, to determine who will be named the first ever Food Network Star Kid and host their own series on FoodNetwork.com! (Episode: FK0106H)

Find out more about the show at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-star-kids.html

Getting into Food Network Star Kids.

In spite of Sydnie's rough start in her audition, I hoped she'd make it. She reminds me of a cheerful, little pixie. I loved her Snap Tip. Tyra is a natural on camera. It was great to see Nicholas on TV again.  Gracie is cute even if she forgot to introduce herself. For her age, pinwheel lasagna is a daring dish. Liam produced a star quality dish. 

My husband, Dan,  is watching, too. He said, "So far, there is nobody obnoxious on the show." He and I are impressed with the teamwork they show. Adult contestants don't help one another out as often as the kids do. 

Sal gave us a good public health tip. Amber's kitchen safety tip was cute and funny. My husband added that she stood up for what she did. Isaiah cooked like an angel.  I love Sammy - he had the 'poifect' Snap Tip. I like all of the contestants, even if I didn't describe all of them. I am blogging as I watch and sometimes the action happens too fast for me. 

Congratulations to Sammy for the best Snap Tip! So sorry to see Sydnie go. You're still cute, Sydnie!

Find out more about the show and contestants here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-star-kids.html

Hey #TeamWells! Tweet to Food Network and Cooking Channel: We want to see Jernard on TV!

Jernard Wells, The Chef of Love

We saw Jernard's pilot on the final episode of Food Network Star, last night. What personality! What gusto! And he dances! Many is the time first runner ups have had successful shows on the Cooking Channel. Look at Jeffry Saad from United Tastes of America. Countless other almost winners have trimuphed on food TV shows. Nathan Lyon, Guy Fieri's fellow contestant from Season Two of Food Network Star has his own show on the Discovery Channel - A Lyon in the Kitchen. 

So, Food Network and Cooking Channel - We want Jernard! We want Jernard! If you agree, share on Facebook or ReTweet - Thanks - Liz 

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