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The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y., Friday, September 16, 2011 10 and out-bake each other to produce some show-stop- ping sweet concoctions. Think of it as a sugary ver- A/ Olsego Manor B/Warm Solutions 2 x 2.5 sion of "Chopped": these chefs are pitted against each other and against the clock in three different pastry challenges each week. Solid pastry skills help but the true deciding factor in this com- petition is the individual cre- ativity. After all, one chal- lenge will find contestants using diamonds as inspira- tion to create a frozen treat using duck fat and fusilli. That's right, duck fat and 'Sweet' new series Dessert-themed competition joins Food lineup TV Media W anted: One genius. The Food Network is rolling out a new series on Thursday, Sept. 22, and it's setting the bar high right from the start with a ti- tle like "Sweet Genius." During the course of its eight-episode run, the week- ly competition puts top pas- try chefs to the test and pushes them to their cre- ative limits. Forget your ba- sic black forest cake – these contestants are going to have to out-mix, out-whip fusilli. Not unlike its "Chopped" counterpart, these contestants must also contend with surprise ingre- dients that need to be incor- porated into whatever reci- pe they whip up. One such ingredients is cheese puffs, which contestants will need to integrate into a dessert that is inspired by fire. An- other is a carbonated candy, which will go into a disco ball-inspired dessert. It's just the kind of twist that can make or break an otherwise top-performing chef. This show has been gener- ating a good deal of buzz in anticipation of its premiere, and a lot of it has to do with the host himself. Ron Ben-Is- rael – who is arguably a ge- Don't give your ad the wrong kind of shelf life. Connect with more potential customers: call 800-721-1000 to advertise, in print and online. Plug into the power of print and online newspaper advertising today.Newspaper advertising gets attention, and it gets results. Plus, short lead times and daily publication mean you can keep your advertising current in a medium that attracts over a million readers every day. Touch of class 3 x 2 * Statistics published by the Newspaper Association of America from independent researchers. nius in his own right when it comes to sugar – seems like a good fit as judge, mentor and host of the new series. The master pastry chef's cakes are legendary, espe- cially his floral work with sugar paste. His position as the Visiting Master Pastry In- structor at the French Culi- nary Institute in New York City (home to Jacques Torres and Jacques Pepin) is testa- ment to his skills and the high regard others have for him. Having Ben-Israel critique your work should be intimi- dating enough for some con- testants but with a $10,000 cash prize awaiting the win- ner, these contestants are there to win. Victory may be sweet, but gaining recogni- tion from a culinary master might just prove to be sweeter. Cooking this week SATURDAY 12:00 p.m. (12) Ciao Italia 12:30 p.m. (12) Lidia's Italy in America (48) 30 Minute Meals Rachael makes new exciting sandwiches like the Italian sliced chicken and pork hoagies. 1:00 p.m. (12) Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen (48) Barefoot Contessa Ina bakes up a storm when she makes chocolate chunk blondies and cookies. 1:30 p.m. (12) Nick Stellino Cooking With Friends Andy Husbands of Tremont 647 in Boston cooks up his BBQ glaze with pork tenderloin. (48) Giada at Home Giada De Laurentiis creates a vegetarian menu that anyone would flip over. SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. (8) Sweet Life With Chris Xaver Chris Xaver makes food healthier by reducing sugar, carbohydrates and fat. 9:00 p.m. (48) The Great Food Truck Race The three remaining teams have to use the two foods that Georgia is famous for. MONDAY 4:00 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 8:30 p.m. (48) Crave Troy searches for the ultimate slice of bacon and takes a trip to the 'bacon belt'. 9:00 p.m. (48) Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Guy travels the South to try the unique flavors and authentic favorites from the region. 10:00 p.m. (48) The Best Thing I Ever Ate Favorite celebrities from Food Network talk about their favorite New Orleans dishes. TUESDAY 4:00 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 10:00 p.m. (48) Chopped Four champions fight for the last remaining spot in the chopped champion's grand finale. WEDNESDAY 4:00 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles THURSDAY 4:00 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 10:00 p.m. (48) Sweet Genius America's premier pastry chefs are challenged to create magical and inventive desserts. FRIDAY 4:00 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles Oneonta Daily Star, NY: Food Sep 17, 2011 to Sep 23, 2011 A/PDQ Service and Supply 2 x 2 Ron Ben-Israel hosts "Sweet Genius"