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The subject of last week’s newsletter was “Cooking Reality Shows” and also included a survey on what you, our readers, think about the whole subject. Well, the results are in; and as usual they have a pretty wide range, however, there is some consensus on what shows are best. Keep reading and we’ll tell you about the next show that will be casting soon.

First, let’s talk about popularity. It appears that most of you watch at least one of these shows, even if only occasionally. How much you watch and what you feel about each show is completely consistent. The inconsistency comes in when you were asked if you would want to be one of the shows – I think the financial motivation weighed in here (or do you just want to claim your 15 minutes of fame?)

The shows, in order of popularity are:

1. Iron Chef
2. Top Chef
3. The Next Food Network Star
4. Throwdown with Bobby Flay
5. Hell’s Kitchen

Now, let watch the order change when asked if you would want to be on one of the shows – here they are in order of desire:

1. Hell’s Kitchen
2. Throwdown with Bobby Flay
3. Top Chef
4. The Next Food Network Star
5. Iron Chef

I am glad we started the discussion, and I thank you for participating. I think it is a more important subject than it appears on the surface. Let’s keep the dialogue up! To view others opinions & comments on the subject, take our survey..

The Wine Makers - Wine Making Reality Show :: Casting Begins In October

I recently heard of the Winemaker reality show. The casting for Season 2 is beginning in October of this year, so for all you budding winemakers, maybe this is your chance.

The first season has already been shot and will air in early 2009. The show THE WINE MAKERS joins twelve men and women from all walks of life, as they compete for a chance to create and launch their very own wine label. Set in California, the six-part series takes viewers inside the wine industry. The cast will experience every aspect of wine making from viticulture and oenology to sales and marketing, but only one will win the opportunity launch their own wine label nationwide.

Shooting for the first season of THE WINE MAKERS series took place in Paso Robles along California's central coast. Season one of THE WINE MAKERS was slated to begin airing on PBS stations nationwide in October 2008 but to avoid competing with election coverage it has been rescheduled for first quarter 2009. Season II of THE WINE MAKERS will begin principal shooting in Napa and Sonoma in October 2008 and is slated to air on PBS stations nationwide in the fourth quarter 2009. Casting calls for season II will take place throughout the United States. For more information about how to audition for season II, click here.

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