M2WI holiday specials start tonight

“Minute to Win It” has become a hit for NBC network, so it was no surprise when NBC pulled together some last minute holiday-themed episodes that will begin airing tonight, Tuesday, December 7, 2010, with more episodes on the 14th and 21st of December.

New episodes give "reindeer games" a whole new meaning?

Guy Fieri taped the Christmas shows on Thursday and Friday, November 18th and 19th. Hollywoodjunket was at the taping and reported that audiences were treated to a fun holiday atmosphere with “Santa Helpers” models, assisting with prizes and cheering-on contestants. Studio audiences walked away with gifts: “Despicable Me” DVD and a Wii “Minute to Win It” game autographed by Guy Fieri.

Contestants played in twos: a girlfriend/boyfriend, best friends and a mother/daughter. Special holiday bonuses included a flat screen television, an extra "life," and ten extra seconds to complete their tasks. The grand prize was increased to $3 million for the holiday shows.

Expect another marriage proposal (the show’s third one), an updated stage with animated lights and new games: "Nice Build" – two players have to stack paper reams into a pyramid without falling; "Maze Craze" – one player must navigate a marble in a maze atop a board. The maze consists of rubber bands and screws. The marble must make its way to the end of the board; "The Rebound" has two players – one hitting the ball to the others clipboard and aiming it into a basket.

Read about the shoot more at hollywoodjunket.com. Read a brief interview with Guy Fieri about the holiday episodes of Minute to Win It on marquee.blogs.cnn.com and another on gameshows.about.com.


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Click here to view a video interview with Guy Fieri by Carly from See & Be Seen on WPXI.com, and read her full story here.. See also, a video interview on KCRA, based in Sacramento, CA.

*Update* These video interviews keep comin' in! Enjoy this one from MSNBC.

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*Update (again)*
Read another interview (a nice, lengthy one!) at www.popculturepassionistas.com.

*Update (last ones, promise)*
“Minute to Win It” Returns to NBC Tonight at 8:00PM ET on buzzerblog, and Guy Fieri Spills Secrets about New Holiday 'Minute to Win It,' video interview on www.etonline.com

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Sad times for Maine Diner

According to SeacoastOnline.com,

Fifty-four-year-old Myles Henry, co-owner of the Maine Diner, died Friday, Dec. 3, in Marco Island, Fla., after apparently having passed out and hit his head in a restaurant bathroom, according to multiple sources.

While Henry's official cause of death is yet to be determined by the District 20 Medical Examiner's Office in Florida, Henry's wife, Trisha Henry, said the longtime local business owner was born with two heart deformities — a bicuspid aortic valve and Wolf Parkinson White syndrome — which she said could have led to a heart attack.

Henry and his brother, Dick Henry, had purchased what is now the Maine Diner off Route 1 in 1983, and the establishment has been thriving ever since.

Guy Fieri, with the Diners, Drive-ins and Dives camera crew, visited the Maine Diner on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010. The episode, Old Time Attitude, premiered on 8/9/10.

Maine Diner - website
2265 Post Road
Wells, ME 04090 - map
(207) 646-4441
www.mainediner.com
Facebook
Twitter - @MaineDiner

The premiere party at nearby Vinny's East Coast Grille in Ogunquit, Maine, was packed on August 9th as family, friends and well-wishers of the Maine Diner gathered to watch the Maine Diner on Diners Drive-ins and Dives. Video below:



Read more about the taping of the episode here, and click here to view the Main Diner's segment on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

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Prime time Guy, all week on Food Network, Dec. 12-18, 2010

Next week, December 12th-18th, 2010, is "All Guy All Week," prime time on the Food Network. There will be three premiere episodes next week: one from Guy's Big Bite and two from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. In addition, Food Network will air repeat episodes of Triple D, including their 1-hour specials, during primetime hours all week.

Premiere Prime-time Episode:
Guy's Big Bite - A McConaughey and Fieri Feast
Airs Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Guy Fieri always has friends coming over, and today he has a special guest, Matthew McConaghey, to lend a hand in the kitchen. The two begin with roasted Malibu Oysters and a bubby Ting cocktail. For the main course, an herb-rubbed pork roast with pesto veggies is served alongside Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette. Guy's guest makes his favorite margarita to finish the meal with style.

Click here for photos from the shoot

This episode was taped on September 18, 2010. "On the set of Guys Big Bite, shows have been rockin. Hada bro on the show yesterday, great actor that digs cookin and surfin. Any ideas??" - @ChefGuyFieri

Premiere Prime-time Episodes:
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - Wings 'n Things
Airs Monday, December 13, 2010 at 9:00 PM ET/PT

This trip Guy's rolling out for a Triple-D take on chicken. In Belmar, New Jersey, a Mexican joint tossing wings with scratch made adobo sauce. In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a sports bar doing a roasted garlic chicken pizza, with a scratch made crust from an old Sicilian family recipe. And at the farmer's market in Nashville, Tennessee, a Jamaican cafeteria serving authentic mango chutney chicken.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - Sandwiches Plus
Airs Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 9:00 PM ET/PT

This trip Guy's pulling up for all kinds of sandwiches. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a tiny breakfast and lunch spot serving up a scratch made meatloaf sandwich topped with cranberry compote. In Spokane, Washington, a pub putting their spin on a Reuben with homemade sauerkraut. And in North Wildwood, New Jersey, a whole bunch of Triple D fans show Guy their favorite hot dog joint.


The full Guy Fieri Week schedule on Food Network (click links for more episode information):

Sunday, December 12
11am/10c - Guy's Big Bite
Holiday On Its Head

3pm/2c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Long Time Legends
Homestyle

6pm/5c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Guy's Disney Holiday (1-hour special)
A North Pole Christmas (1-hour special)

Monday, December 13
3pm/2c - Guy's Big Bite
Holiday On Its Head

8pm/7c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Best of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives (1-hour special)
New! Wings 'n Things
Tried and True

Tuesday, December 14
8pm/7c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Best from the Road (1-hour special)
Mama's Cookin'
Like Mama Made

Wednesday, December 15
8pm/7c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Biscuits, Bagels and BLT's
Name That Cook
You Picked 'Em
You Found Em

11pm/10c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
A Little Bit of Everywhere
Regional Classics

Thursday, December 16
8pm/7c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Go-To Joints
Pizza, Pork and Paprikash
Family Joints
Family Style

Friday, December 17
8pm/7c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
A Burger, a Bowl and a Slice
Burgers, Tacos and Dogs
Stacked, Stuffed and Loaded
Grilled, Smoked And Sauced

Saturday, December 18
8pm/7c - Guy's Big Bite
New! A McConaughey and Fieri Feast (1-hour special)

9pm/8c - Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
New! Sandwiches Plus
Comfort Food Classics
Porkapalooza
Sauced and Spiced

Reminder, NBC is airing Minute to Win It holiday specials on Tuesdays, December 7, 14 and 21, 2010, 8-9 p.m. ET.

-> more on Guy's Big Bite and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives <-

Big Bite Baja Holiday Bash (GI0906H)

Guy's Big Bite - Big Bite Baja Holiday Bash - Aired 12/5/10

Guy Fieri brings a big bite bash, holiday style, by pulling out all the stops. Slammin' Clam Fritters are crunchy cornmeal cakes packed with freshly steamed clams, and served with a zesty horseradish-caper sauce. When it's time for dinner, gather everyone around the table to present the Ensenada Lobster Thermador, featuring chunks of lobster and chorizo in a creamy dijon sauce, baked in lobster shells with a crunchy parmesan crust. A real showstopper. For dessert, a Rustic Pear Tart is simple and elegant, showcasing market-fresh pears in a homemade freeform crust. Season's eatings!

Ensenada Lobster Thermidor - recipe

Brissin Clam Fritters - recipe

Rustic Pear Tart - recipe

Keywords:
fresh whole lobsters, chorizo, fresh tarragon, jalapeno, littleneck or steamer clams, Fritter Dipper Sauce, pears,

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"Cook with Tom" suggests Fieri-Ergo knives

"Cook With Tom" is a recurring segment on ABC 4′s “Good Things Utah” morning news program. Tom recently included Ergo Chef's Guy Fieri line of knives as one of his Gifts for the Kitchen suggestions.



Tom wrote, "Guy Fieri Knives from Ergo Chef: Ergo Chef knives are a result of a classically trained chef that developed carpel tunnel syndrome from frequent knife usage. The Ergo Chef “Guy Fieri” knife combines the beauty of a Japanese knife, the brute strength of a German knife, and the arm saving ergonomics of proper design. The hollow ground blade reduces the amount of stick on your food. Available [in Utah] at Spoons and Spice, Love to Cook, and Dillard’s as well as online at www.ergochef.com. Santoku retails for $55, and paring knife retails for $35"

For more about Cook With Tom, visit www.cookwithtom.com.

Related, Food Network Store curretly has Guy Fieri cutlery on sale, with free shipping on orders over $99.



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"Guy Fieri Food" cookbook due out in May 2011

Guy Fieri's cookbook of his own recipes, tentatively titled "Guy Fieri Food," is due for release on May 3, 2011. The book will be released hardcover, trimsize 9 x 10, with 304 pages and a suggested retail price of $29.99. Click here for more from publisher Harper Collins.



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More videos at www.youtube.com/user/chefguyfieri.

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Outset is known for its high quality and innovative grilling and chillware products under the Outset brand and has licensed high profile brands as Kingsford, Tyler Florence and most recently Guy Fieri.

According to a company statement, the first order of business is preparing the launch of 18 new products of Guy Fieri grillware at the International Home and Housewares Show, Chicago, IL, in March, 2011.

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New DDD's in the San Francisco Bay Area

Fans have been writing in this week with tips and sightings of Guy Fieri and the Diners, Drive-ins and Dives film crew in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Here's what we've heard so far; this post will be updated as more tips and confirmations come in.

*confirmed*
Sunflower Caffe Espresso & Wine Bar - website
421 1st St West
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-6645
www.sonomasunflower.com
Click here to see pix from the shoot
*Premieres 3/28/11 - From Mozz to Matzo Balls*

Jimtown Store - website
6706 California 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-1212
www.jimtown.com
Twitter: @jimtownstore
Facebook
*Premiere 4/11/11 - Porktastic*

*confirmed*
Catelli's Restaurant - website
21047 Geyserville Avenue
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3471
www.mycatellis.com
Click here to read about the shoot.
*Premiere 5/9/11 - Bar Food and Bon Bons*

*confirmed*
HRD Coffee Shop - no website
521 3rd St., Ste A
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 543-2355
*Premiere 5/23/11 - You Can Only Get It Here*

The Broken Record - website
1166 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 963-1713
*Premiere 9/19/11 - Southern Flavor*

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