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rerungirl · 02-20-2026, 04:03 PM

Tune in Sunday morning at 8:00 for Grandma Gertrude Pruett and her deceivingly delicious desserts. Gertrude will share all of her recipes including her much sought after Felony Fruitcake recipe. Don’t be surprised if she offers some investment advice along the way.

Want to trim down and get in shape? Let Elizabeth Ortiz help you find the perfect protein shake to get you started. You’ll be surprised at the results! Monday nights at 9:00.

From donuts to spicy chicken, “Doctor” Michael Swango has the prescription for a home cooked meal you won’t soon forget. The doctor is in every Friday night at 10:00.

freakbook · 02-20-2026, 07:33 PM

I thought this was a real show. My disgust and intrigue were at an all time high

sharonite · 02-20-2026, 09:50 PM

Jule Caylor settles the debate over his salad-assembly skills once and for all!

rerungirl · 02-21-2026, 08:09 PM

Love it!

ghosthouse · 02-23-2026, 11:20 AM

It gets cut from the Film Rise episode but at the end of the original Gertrude Pruett segment they have a quick aside that she was last seen working as a maid or cook somewhere and the people she worked for asked if she got caught if someone could ask her to pass along her baked squash recipe.

mozartpc27 · 02-23-2026, 12:31 PM

You should pitch the show you might have a winner there.

thekingof8 · 02-23-2026, 03:19 PM

As somebody who spend 20 years as a cook/chef, I worked with, and for, a ton of people with criminal backgrounds, so a show like this wouldn't shock me.

Labonte18 · 02-23-2026, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mozartpc27

You should pitch the show you might have a winner there.

Gordon Ramsey already did it because.. Well, of course he did

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Behind_Bars

I mean.. at least they learn a skill.. Looks like three of them from Gordon's show have stayed out of trouble.

Not something I'd really be interested in seeing lifers doing, but.. The premise isn't bad for low-level offenders. Give them a skill to use when they get out.. It's better than the revolving door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekingof8

As somebody who spend 20 years as a cook/chef, I worked with, and for, a ton of people with criminal backgrounds, so a show like this wouldn't shock me.

From what I understand of chefs.. Drug addiction is a VERY serious problem. So, I'm guessing most were related to that.

PingAnser3 · 03-21-2026, 11:43 PM

With a special guest appearance from Patrick Michael Mitchell wearing a Ronald Reagan mask.

According to Stack, Michell's possessions included several cookbooks and he fancied himself a gourmet chef.

02-20-2026, 04:03 PM	#1
rerungirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 295	Coming to the Food Network: Cons Who Cook! Tune in Sunday morning at 8:00 for Grandma Gertrude Pruett and her deceivingly delicious desserts. Gertrude will share all of her recipes including her much sought after Felony Fruitcake recipe. Don’t be surprised if she offers some investment advice along the way. Want to trim down and get in shape? Let Elizabeth Ortiz help you find the perfect protein shake to get you started. You’ll be surprised at the results! Monday nights at 9:00. From donuts to spicy chicken, “Doctor” Michael Swango has the prescription for a home cooked meal you won’t soon forget. The doctor is in every Friday night at 10:00.

02-23-2026, 12:31 PM	#6
mozartpc27 Vigilante Logician Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 09, 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 924	You should pitch the show you might have a winner there.
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02-20-2026, 07:33 PM	#2
freakbook Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2017 Posts: 2,256	I thought this was a real show. My disgust and intrigue were at an all time high

02-20-2026, 09:50 PM	#3
sharonite Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 27, 2009 Posts: 157	Jule Caylor settles the debate over his salad-assembly skills once and for all!

02-21-2026, 08:09 PM	#4
rerungirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 295	Love it!

02-23-2026, 11:20 AM	#5
ghosthouse Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 03, 2019 Location: Amish Country Posts: 299	It gets cut from the Film Rise episode but at the end of the original Gertrude Pruett segment they have a quick aside that she was last seen working as a maid or cook somewhere and the people she worked for asked if she got caught if someone could ask her to pass along her baked squash recipe.

02-23-2026, 03:19 PM	#7
thekingof8 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Ottawa Posts: 21	As somebody who spend 20 years as a cook/chef, I worked with, and for, a ton of people with criminal backgrounds, so a show like this wouldn't shock me.

03-21-2026, 11:43 PM	#9
PingAnser3 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2021 Location: town Posts: 48	With a special guest appearance from Patrick Michael Mitchell wearing a Ronald Reagan mask. According to Stack, Michell's possessions included several cookbooks and he fancied himself a gourmet chef.