Does anyone watch Barefoot Contessa? Ina usually roasts a chicken for Jeffrey on Fridays, with potatoes, usually. I wonder if she wears an apron?
Last night I didn’t roast a chicken, but I roasted some potatoes for Scott.
And I made another Cheezy Vegetable Bake
I used Brussels sprouts, peas, and green beans in addition to the other veggies I used in my original recipe.
And the soup I poured over it all before roasting was a can of minestrone I had on hand. Just use what you have! Don’t buy something just special.
It turned out so well.
Who can say no to roasted veggies + cheeze? I know Jenn just made a great brock + cheesey combo.
From my last post about Aprons and Messy Cooks, it was fun to hear who’s messy, who’s neat, who’s in between.
And who remembers to wear an apron? Most of us seem to forget or just skip the aprons. Or, I don’t want to get a super cute apron messy!
If I hadn’t gotten around to playing Ina and roasting any taters or making veggie bakes, Scott will always settle for ice cream. Mint Chocolate Chip is his favorite. My spin on that is Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Softserve
Questions:
1. Best Thing You’ve Done or Ate so Far this Weekend?
I had a productive day at work, I ran errands Friday afternoon, and got my grocery shopping done for the weekend. I think. Hopefully I don’t suddenly remember I “need” something from the store.
2. Do you watch the Barefoot Contessa, aka Ina Garten?
I used to watch her tons and although she cooks with a ton of fat, butter, gluten, and does.not.skimp on ingredients ($50 worth of cheese and $50 worth of fresh fruit for appetizers for two people kind of not skimping) that woman can cook.
I am inspired by anyone who can cook, and cook well. Even if it’s not how I can or would choose to eat, I have major respect for her. And wish I could have her cook for me one day!
3. Do you watch any Food Network shows? Who’s your fave host or fave show?
I used to watch tons of Food Network before I had a child + FT job + blog + everything else. I feel like I “know” many of the hosts of the shows, i.e. Paula Deen, Giada, Ina, Tyler, Bobby, Sandra Lee, Rachel Ray, Anthony Bourdin. Yes, Food Network, Bravo, and E! were and still are my staples.
Be safe and have a great weekend, everyone!
I love Guy, bc of his passion for food– it’s just so evident by his facial expressions, sounds and gestures haa. Also love Bobby Flay (he inspires many of my vegetarian grilling!), Giada and EMERIL. I have so many memories of watching Emeril with my dad while growing up.
I’m also a Top Chef (on Bravo) fanatic.
Paula Dean. That accent. Those white teeth. The hands covered in so many diamonds its a wonder she can bend her fingers. And ohhh the butter. That show is pure entertainment.
so true: The hands covered in so many diamonds its a wonder she can bend her fingers.
LOL!
Giada is my fave Food Network personality. I used to watch that channel non-stop, but some people just started to get on my nerves, so i don’t watch it as often. Plus most of what they make is nothing I’d ever eat in a million years.
where is your RAW VEGAN CHEESECAKE recipe??????
https://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/09/raw-vegan-cheesecake.html
i love ina, her voice is so soothing. have you seen this? :)https://foodnetworkhumor.com/2010/01/how-to-make-an-episode-of-barefoot-contessa/
i have a soft spot for rachael ray, too – watching 30 minute meals inspired me to start cooking more, many years ago.
havent seen that but it’s classic :)
I was just watching Barefoot Contessa when I was working out yesterday – love Ina! my favorite show though is probably Diners, Driver-ins, and Dives :)
Have a great weekend! :)
I miss having cable for the Food Network! I am soooooooo out of the loop… I haven’t had cable for 7 years! :) I have a feeling when Alex and I move out alone that is going to change, lol!
Your vegetable bakes always look so darn good! I do watch Ina every once in a while. I think she has great ideas (you just need to tone done the fat and expensive ingredients a bit ;)). Josh thinks she is soooooooooo boring. He always complains when she is on haha. She is a little monotone. Weekend has been good over here so far. Last night we had a date night in with TJs tacos for J and a taco salad for me. Then we caught up on the DVR!
Yum! That bake looks delicious! I don’t like any of the *actual* cooking shoes but go for the competition ones like Challenge, Worst Cooks in Amaerica..things like that. Also Unwrapped’s pretty cool :)
Unwrapped is the best show on the network by far…Marc Summers is great
I live for Ina. The food network is on in my house 24/7!
and ive been trying to comment on your site and it’s very intermittent and i cant get thru :(
Okay, where in the world have I been? Your site looks AMAZING! When did you begin self hosting and who are you going through?
I love roasted veggies – my favorite!
I posted about it this week…all week…and the glitches :) It’s been QUITE the migration but it’s all over with and without the help of a web team of professionals it never would have happened. It’s been months in the making. But i am so happy now!
I went with Bluehost, their VPS server option with my own dedicated server IP.
I used to watch the food network a lot…and would sometimes just have it on in the background since it doesn’t necessarily require full attention….but no time for that now. I don’t have cable, so I’d have to go to the gym to watch it if I really wanted to!
Paula Deen always cracked me up—I remember watching her make a krispy kreme breakfast casserole…I always wonder who actually eats that stuff!
I worked last night so I can have free time later today……..so happy about that!
Hello! Have a good weekend!
But I live for shows on Food Network…most watched network in our house..But Barefoot Contessa is the ONE show I hate…she rarely makes anything that “normal” everyday people and families make on an everyday bases……her ideas are really good but just a little to fancy for us folks in the midwest…Rachel Ray 30 min meals is a staple and a show ill tune into every night and Paula Dean when im feel like splurging on a unhealthy buttery dish…ha
I love BFC, but like you don’t have much time to watch TV! When I do watch I like all the raunchy reality shows and can’t miss Grey’s and Private Practice. Have a fab weekend!!
i JUST made a note to self to make the veggie/cheesy bake for dinner one night next week – i really can’t wait to try it!
LOVE food network, but like you, i don’t have the time to watch it a lot any more. the husband and i used to watch barefoot contessa some evenings, and just marveled at the butter, oil, etc that she used. cracked us up!
my favourite show is top chef (pvr that one) and i don’t like iron chef. and anything else is good “background noise.” you DO start to feel like you know the shows’ stars! (kinda like reading blogs!)
have a great saturday, averie!