Emeril's contract was not renewed and he went to a diferent network. It is common for a "purge" when a star moves on. Food Network will not promote another networks star. They would be foolish to do so.

I hate Iron Chef and all those "competition" shows that have become commonplace. Cooking should not be a competition in my opinion, it is something to do for pleasure.

I love Paula Dean and I love Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.   Many of the shows have featured NJ locations that I know and love.   Rutt's Hut was prominent on episode.