March 5, 2007
Secret Life Of...
Hi all!
I've just gotten word that my new episodes of "The Secret Life Of..." start airing on every monday night at 10:30pm (EST) starting April 23rd!
Enjoy!
GD
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January 31, 2007
It's Time to Bid!
As many of you know, I will be present at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami later in February. One of the planned events is a charity auction where I will be donating a wonderful gift package: A personal culinary tour of Manhattan with your's truly! If you are interested in bidding on this item, feel free to click on the link below and check out the experience you will have with me in my favorite city!
Half of the proceeds will go to my favorite charity which is the Robin Hood Foundation (www.robinhood.org).
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE AUCTION PAGE!
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Traveling down South!
Hi all...
My travels are taking me far away from NYC...as I cross state lines every day I learn something new from these artisans.
Enjoy the pics!
GD
My first stop: The Moonlight BBQ in Owensboro, KY. One of the best barbecued mutton I've ever had!
I have never indulged in so many varieties of smoked bacon like I just did at "Father's Country Hams" here in Kentucky! Mmmmm...Hammm!
Today we went to "Schimpff's Confectionary" in Jeffersonville, IN. I had fresh Red Hots right out of the molding machine! Mr. Schimpff himself then showed me an antique candy dispenser! Cool!
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January 17, 2007
Live from San Francisco!
Today we shot at "Chez Panisse", a wonderful restaurant owned by Alice Waters, with an exceptional pre-fixed menu! Imagine going to a restaurant where you had no choices to make, and best of all, the chefs concentrate on perfecting the days only menu. They treated us like royalty and showed us how organic Californian produce can make reasonably priced restaurant into one of the best places to eat near San Francisco. Merci chef Jean Pierre!
In addition, I took a quick walk in Chinatown and was greeted by "HOTS" fans who owned this lovely store. I was in heaven...pure Chinese heaven!
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January 14, 2007
Traveling this month!
I'm traveling all across the US this month and will be updating my blog with pics and stories of my culinary voyages as I shoot "Secret Life Of...".
My first stop, sunny California. Even though the weather has been pretty mild (and wet) here in NYC, I'm looking forward to getting a tan!
GD
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December 31, 2006
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I would like to wish all of my fans the best for 2007! Thanks for watching and supporting me and the show! I'm looking forward to even more prosperous new year!
Happy New Year!!
George Duran
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December 20, 2006
Dancing Elf!
My dear friend Tanya sent me this animated version of me as an elf. I thought it was too funny not to show it to my fans.
Clich HERE to watch it!
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! And Happy every other December Holiday!
GD
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December 15, 2006
Merci...
Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement throughout the past few weeks.
I am looking forward to working on another show with the Food Network so I won't be gone for good...yet!
And as some of you guessed it, I will be the new host of "Secret Life of..." starting February 26th (Mondays at 10pm EST).
I am hoping the this blog will still be running so I can keep you all informed on my escapades!
Again, thanks to all of my fans and keep writing in!
GD
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November 19, 2006
HOTS DVD's
Amy from Angleton, TX asks:
When will HOTS's first season come out on DVD???
Amy,
Unfortunately there will be no HOTS DVD's. At this point you should expect more Food Network shows with me, but maybe not with HOTS.
Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere!
Best,
GD
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Human Cake?
Ben from Great Neck, NY asks:
Is it possible to bake a person into a low heat cake or to fondue a person?
Dear Ben,
No.
GD
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Ham on Turkey
Thanks for the compliments on "Ham on Turkey".
Many of you have been confused on where to find the recipes this episode for your Thanksgiving Day meal.
Just click here and have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
GD
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November 11, 2006
Hope...
Janice from Saugus, CA writes:
With your hosting your new show, does that mean no more "Ham on the Street"?
Say it ain't so...
Janice,
I promise that you will be seeing more of me and my humor on the Food Network for many years to come. As to on which show...well, that's up to you. The more viewers there are, the more chances the show will remain.
If you wanna help out, then feel free to watch the "Ham on Turkey" Thanksgiving Special which first airs on November 14th at 9pm (Eastern).
Feel free to check out the other air dates here.
Oh, and for a little Thanksgiving teaser...check this out!
Best,
GD
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November 5, 2006
Shooting in Sunny California...
Hi Everyone!
I'm shooting in California for the new show and seriously exploring the year round growing season out here. The foods tastes fresher, the air is cleaner (outside LA), and the cars seem shinier (don't ask why).
We've just finished shooting a segment at Chino Farms (aka the Vegetable Shop), in Rancho Santa Fe...a few miles from San Diego. This is where Wolfgang Puck first came to buy his vegetables when he came to California in 1975. These farmers harvest their fruits and vegetables every morning and sell to the local people and restaurants and offer the largest variety of produce I've ever seen. Pure heaven!
GD
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November 2, 2006
The New Show...
Thanks for the encouraging words folks!
As to the premise of the show, I'm sorry to let you know that it's an existing show. I'm just the new host.
GD
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November 1, 2006
The Secret Life of Ham
Well folks,
I never thought I would have made it this long in this business...but before you know it I'm hosting another show on the Food Network!
You'll hear more gossip as I travel across America and meet artisans and purveyors of fine foods! Very exciting stuff!
GD
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