Food Network Star. Did you watch? No spoilers...

[Phentex]

I have griped about this show in years past but I enjoyed it this time. I felt like they stuck to the cooking and skills and did not use drama to try and get the viewer's attention. I was fairly happy with the final four and would have been okay with any one of them winning. I liked that they used the last show to show funny footage and contestant updates.

Did you watch? What did you think?

Right before this show, they aired a version of Chopped which featured previous FNS winners. I don't watch any of their shows!

[pinto]

1. Yeah, I did. Not a big fan of the hyped competiveness, yet I watch. Go figure.

I really like the tips I pick up along the way - basic kitchen skills, cook on the fly stuff and the running commentaries about dishes.

Lots of interesting takes on dishes and, for me, a kick to cook.

[Phentex]

4. I have a feeling we won't

see this as the end for these four. They have allowed runner-ups to do a show anyway. So we'll see!

[Callalily]

2. I wasn't a faithful watcher,

and only viewed from time to time.

But . . . I am happy about their "new food network" star! Should prove to be an interesting show!

[Phentex]

5. I look forward to it...

I am curious what they'll name it.

[grasswire]

3. that was the most boring hour I have seen on food network

The "reveal" show last night. Ugh! So boring! I left the room after a bit, and came back at the last moment.

[Phentex]

6. Aw, I thought it was better than years' past...

different strokes I guess.

[grasswire]

7. maybe I didn't watch in years past

Too much chit chat, IMO. I would rather have seen a last cookoff test. I do always enjoy Alton Brown, though. Giada -- not so much.