Food Network Got it right last night

The show was taped in January-February, and I have to say that I was very very pleased with the outcome.

I have read several pages of comments on Bob Tuschman's blog on the food network website. And while I can appreciate that it was a very tough decision, had Jeffrey won I don't see myself as flocking to watch a show that implies stealing, Ingredient Smuggler? Just didn't sit well with me. Don't get me wrong he's got the cooking chops, he just doesn't come across as knowledgeable as Melissa.

I don't know how many times I've pleaded with the Food Network to bring on someone credible with the home-maker, stay at home, work at home mom, a show that brings out some ideas for picky eaters.

Think to the episode that the finalist had to cook for the renowned chefs of the world. Melissa started out with a Ratatouille. I've heard its not as easy to make as it sounds, but she made it sound so simple, EZPOT. Cooking the vegetables in order, Eggplant, Zuchinni, Potatoes, Onions, Tomatoes, hence, EZPOT. I watched that episode thinking I could actually one day try making a ratatouille. And throughout the competition she gave such great advice like this, making her fun to watch. It was like watching her evolve from the hectic mom into a star, and that is what brought her out to be a winner. She was a class act all the way.

People say she had inconsistencies in her stories, ok, I think they all did. She did what food network asked her to do, bring herself into her cooking true or false, its not a resume its life, truth or fiction she brought her charm to her style.

I never would have thought of putting raw brussell sprouts on top of food, but its an idea, you never know if kids will like it or not.

I loved how Bobby Flay was going to steal her idea, and well her 4 step chicken and its something that can be varied and done in so many ways, that you can take a protein and change it and mix it up, and change the ingredients, to make it different. I wanted to taste what she made right then and there....I didn't get that feeling with Jeffrey. I hope down the road Food Network could use him. And maybe even Michael in live demos where there isn't a camera shoved in his face.

Debbie Lee had a great concept, but her downfall was that of Teddy, she wouldn't be accountable for when she made an error. I'm sorry but the errors she made just didn't cut it with me or many people, she often played it too safe, as did Jamika.

So as I watched the finale last night with baited breath wanting Melissa to win, thinking Jeffrey would win, I can't help but think Food Network picked the right person.

So many people say that they picked the same old cookie cutter mold that they already have, I disagree with this simply because I feel more a connection with Melissa as a parent, and even though Jeffrey is a dad and parent, I didn't feel the connection with him that I got from watching Melissa.