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Gourmet Next Door – Amy Finley

Posted: October 14th, 2007 | Premiere

Now, if you know me, I enjoy watching an occasional Food Network show, but I am not a cook.

After watching the most recent season of “The Next Food Network Star“, I wanted to watch Amy Finley’s premiere of her prize show “The Gourmet Next Door”. Of all the contestants on last season’s competition, I knew her dishes & menu would probably get me excited to cook.

When I saw her menu during the first 5 minutes of the premiere, I seriously wanted to jump out of my recliner and make her dessert. (Those ice cream puff profiteroles are my FAVORITE.)

I know TV “magic” makes food prep seem much easier, but Amy’s gourmet meal seemed so basic and easy for even me. I could see myself making this meal for a get together or even for a family dinner, while also trying to tend to 3 kids, help with homework, etc.

One reason I like to watch the Food Network shows is for their instructional and cultural value and Amy’s show was chock-full of tidbits that I appreciated without being overwhelmed with irrelevant data.

Go Amy! It’s great to see her gracing my TV screen again. Kudos to Food Network for giving her a second chance (after Jag’s departure). WTG Food Network fans for voting for Amy. I know Rory’s show would have also been good – so that was a tough final choice.

Looking forward to more Gourmet Next Door

By TVJunkie Jenn

One Response to “Gourmet Next Door – Amy Finley”

Jean Christophel, on November 18th, 2007 at 6:15 am Said:

I am a 68 yr old “great-gramma’, who had cooked her last! (or so I thought) I watched the contest, and aren’t we all soooo fortunate as to have Amy?

She doesn’t just make it “look” easy, she makes it easy! I am now grabbing pen & paper and thinking I could cook with endive, (of all things) and so much more.

The Food Channel has become one of my “go to’s” when I’m blue. But, Amy, you make me feel young again, & capable of wowing someone without feeling overwhelmed & under qualified.

Thank you, thank you Amy & Food Network.

When’s your cookbook coming out???

Jean, your new friend