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The Year In Food TV: 10 Best Moments Of 2011

Posted: 12/16/11 11:29 AM ET

From chef-hosted talk shows to C-list celebs designing their own restaurants, food TV broke some bizarre new ground in 2011. For those who couldn't hunker down for hours of quality tube time, here's a look at the year's top 10 moments in food TV.

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Marge Becomes A Food Blogger On 'The Simpsons'
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Just about every TV show had its "food moment" in 2011, and "The Simpsons" was no exception. In the November 13th episode entitled "The Food Wife," Marge takes an interest in food blogging. Food TV fans and industry insiders snickered knowingly watching Marge, Bart and Lisa create "Three Mouthkateers," a food blog exploring the wide world of ethnic eats and molecular gastronomy.

Cameos by cartoon versions of Anthony Bourdain, Mario Batali, Tom Colicchio and Jose Andres were all part of the fun. Pillows of smoke alluded to Grant Achatz's Alinea while vibrating breath mints and pork chops "one hundred ways" played up the ridiculousness of the American culinary landscape that we all know and love.

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From chef-hosted talk shows to C-list celebs designing their own restaurants, food TV broke some bizarre new ground in 2011. For those who couldn't hunker down for hours of quality tube time, here's a...
From chef-hosted talk shows to C-list celebs designing their own restaurants, food TV broke some bizarre new ground in 2011. For those who couldn't hunker down for hours of quality tube time, here's a...
 
 
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Stephen Thorpe
Every breath you take - I'll take one too!
09:35 AM on 12/21/2011
I used to crack on Sandra Lee, but her antics made me a fan. Down to earth, funny, and like, what the heck are these? Where'd these come from?
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butchcliff
The future is unwritten
06:48 AM on 12/21/2011
Sandra Lee...funny girl
12:17 PM on 12/17/2011
Love Tom and Gail on Top Chef, but I miss Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert!
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luvs2eat
What fresh hell is this?
10:04 PM on 12/16/2011
The Chew is PAINFUL to watch... the worst show ever. Bring back All My Children.
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mushimom
It's my dogs world, I just want a piece of it
09:21 PM on 12/16/2011
Iron Chef Super Chef's has been a pleasure to watch! I can't wait till Sunday's finale...I hope Susan takes it...she is humble and doesn't have a stick up her, like Jeffery...
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fishnetdiver
God hates facts!
04:37 AM on 12/20/2011
I guess you've seen the bitter disappointment by now then...
I was really looking forward to another female chef in the Pantheon.