Food Network Star: The Official Insider’s Guide (Paperback) by Jackman, Ian

I had ordered this book as a gift, but because it has a soft cover and was shipped in soft packaging, it arrived with the edges damaged, so I no longer feel comfortable giving it to a friend. I'm sure I will enjoy it myself, but I would very much have liked a clean, undamaged copy. I will probably not order another gift book from Food Network in the future.

I was extremely disappointed that this "season" was not completed in the book; which I (and I'm sure many others) assumed would be in the book. You really should have offered a finalized product with this "season"'s winner included. We wouldn't have minded waiting another week or so to have a completed issue.

I ENJOYED THIS SHOW AND ENJOYED THIS FOLLOW UP.

What a wonderful summary of the various seasons of Food Network Star. It was refreshing to see the photos and read updates of some of my favorite chefs. The quotes and tidbits from the the network's stars are fun to read and I will always remember Rachel Ray's advice to always keep smiling. Definitely a good purchase for anyone interested in the Food Network and the Food Network Star program. An excellent introduction by Bobby Flay highlights the book which includes an excellent index as well.

It was very exciting to see the past seasons contestants. You can easily forget who participated. I am a recipe junkie so I am enjoying the recipes. It is a high quality book and very fun to look through.