The Food Network Drinking Game

As I was putting this together, I realized it must be important for these TV show hosts to invent some recurrences so the audience will get familiar comfortable the host. But sometimes, it gets so gimmicky and outrageous that you can't help but make fun of it. So here it is...

Beginner's Level

Good Eats with Alton Brown



1 sip whenever a detailed text screen shows up explaining the history of something
1 sip whenever Alton is talking into an appliance
1 sip whenever Alton introduced an overtly complicated way to cook something that should be simple
1 sip whenever you hear Alton says "Uh"
1 sip whenever somebody other than Alton Brown shows up
2 sips if the person is dressed as an secret agent or in a plush suit


Barefoot Contessa with Ina Garten



1 sip whenever you spot a presumably gay man or Jeffrey
1 sip whenever you see her or her friends in a market
1 sip whenever someone else is doing the tablescapes for her
1 sip whenever you spot hydrangea
1 sip whenever you spot a convertible
1 sip whenever you hear an awkward laugh or a fake laugh
2 sips whenever "Good Vanilla" is mentioned
2 sips whenever she says "Don't have fun without me"


Intermediate Level

Everyday Italian/Giada at Home with Giada De Laurentiis



1 sip whenever Giada smiles
1 sip whenever Giada says perfect
1 sip whenever you see Todd or one of the De Laurentiis family members
2 sips whenever Giada mentions Italy
2 sips whenever Giada pronounces a word in overexaggerated Italian accent (i.e. MOT-ZAHHH-RELLL-LAHHH...)
2 sips whenever Giada mentions chocolate
2 sips whenever the camera pans on her boobs
2 sips whenever Giada gives you the O-face along with moans and grunts while tasting her food


Paula's Best Dishes/Paula's Home Cooking/Paula's Party with Paula Deen




1 sip whenever Paula mentions the word "Butter" or "Pecan"
1 sip whenever Paula mentions the word "Bacon" or "Lard"
1 sip whenever Paula says "Y'All!"
1 sip whenever Paula deep-fry something
1 sip whenever Paula put a sprig of mint/parsley/basil on some dish and says "You've gotta have your greens!"
1 sip whenever Paula refers to The Lady & Sons
1 sip whenever you see Jamie, Bobby, Michael or her Dogs
2 sips whenever Paula closes the show with "Best dishes from our kitchen to yours"

Expert Level


30 Minutes Meal with Rachael Ray



1 sip when Rachael's voice cracks
1 sip whenever Rachael says "E.V.O.O."
1 sip whenever Rachael says "Yummo" or "Delish"
1 sip whenever Rachael refers to her audience as "Guys"
1 sip whenever Rachael mentions her garbage bowl or "GB"
1 sip whenever Rachael says "Sammie" instead of sandwich
1 sip whenever Rachael makes up a word like "Stoup" or "Peasto"
1 sip whenever Rachael reiterates that aforementioned made up word
1 sip whenever Rachael says "How ____ is that?"
2 sips whenever Rachael peels vegetable and the peels missed the GB
2 sips whenever Rachael drops food


Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee



1 sip whenever Sandra opens up a can
1 sip whenever Sandra says “Your (friends/family) will never know”
1 sip whenever Sandra mentions another Food Network personality for leverage
1 sip whenever Sandra says "Great" or "Easy"
1 sip whenever Sandra says "Juice"
1 sip whenever Sandra exclaims "Hmm"
1 sip whenever Sandra says "Delicious" or "Lush"
2 sips whenever Sandra says "Cocktail Time!"
2 sips whenever Sandra mixes a drink
2 sips whenever Sandra says "Vodka"
3 sips whenever Sandra does a cartwheel (and she will)
1 glass whenever Sandra shows you one of her tablescapes (you'll need it)