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more about #topchef more comments → M1A: I've was vegetarian for years without eating fake meat, as a means of getting away from a substitution mentality – it's really easy for the newly v... more » Snowbunny: The only fake meat I can stomach since I cut meat out eight months ago is fake corn dogs (and, daymn, can I stomach those). This idea that meat is so... more » Ms Meghan is Reppin' the Triforce: All my cookbooks are vegan. I'm an omnivore. Isa Chandra Moskowitz knows her shit when it comes to deliciousness. #vegetariancooking more » ostartero: I wish I could be a pescetarian, but I couldn't enough vegetables to probably stay healthly. (taste like plants) I already have an extremely low weigh... more » slauza: I've been waiting for a vegetarian challenge in all the years I've been watching Top Chef. Unfortunately I didn't pick up any ideas or tricks from thi... more » NotChoinski: Another Myth: Vegitarian is less caloric. When I was dieting I switched to several vegitarian substitutes thinking "If it isn't meat, it isn't fatty... more » Sunshineyness: I didn't catch if anyone else brought it up but one thing I'd like to espouse as a myth is that non-meat eating= health food. It's not all about alfa... more » Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini: I don't understand the looks of abject fear on the chef's faces. Vegetarian food is easier to cook than meat and you don't have to worry about the fea... more » Alys Brangwin has a huge talent: When I don't have a lot of time to cook, I make myself peanut butter and banana sandwiches. #vegetariancooking more » mwynn13: I understand the part about plenty of vegetarians eating dairy, but eggs? In what universe are eggs considered vegetable matter? #vegetariancooking more » gherkinfiend: I would like to cut down my meat consumption for ethical reasons, but as someone with terrible digestive issues and has to follow a low fibre diet, I ... more » Sunshineyness: I'm confused... did no one think of doing a vegetarian lasagna or a vegetarian ziti? Those are my staple compromise meals when entertaining mixed food... more » marshmallory: I'd like to see them do a gluten-free meal. With so many people (including me - BOO!) being diagnosed with Celiac disease and wheat allergies, I would... more » RomanaTwo: The side dish as an entree is often a problem for trained omnivore chefs. My father, who is a professional, has absolutely no idea what on earth I ea... more » karenbme: Misconceptions about vegetarianism here in the US are so ingrained. I went veggie in my early teens, and my step mom (an RN no less) insisted that I ... more » -
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Four Myths About Vegetarian Cooking, As Seen On Top Chef (Plus Recipes!)
Natalie Portman annoyed us with her comparison of meat-eating to rape on the Huffington Post, but she was totally gracious on Top Chef last night. And her guest appearance revealed some of the common misconceptions about vegetarian cooking. More » -
#forthewin
Does Winning A Reality Show Competition Translate To Real-Life Success?
The least realistic thing about shows like Project Runway and Top Chef is the conceit that winning guarantees success. USA Today's reality competition "where are they now" reveals that often winning just leads to more reality show appearances. [USA Today] -
#yourethetop
Occupational Hazards
"Each season, Ms. Lakshmi, 38, keeps two dress sizes on the (Top Chef) set for when the weight starts to pile on: she is 5-foot-9 and typically she puts on 10 to 15 pounds a season." [NYT] -
#dirtbagafterdark
Morgan To Marry Step-Granddaughter; Jim Carrey To Be A Grandpa
- Morgan Freeman is planning to marry his 27-year-old step-granddaughter E'Dena Hines, who he raised since she was a child... if you believe The National Enquirer.
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