KristiB50

My friend won tickets to see Paula Deen at a food show and took me. I was never a fan of hers and even less of one afterwards as Paula's son and husband did all the cooking while Paula ran around the audience promoting Smithfield and throwing food at the audience. Paula also pulled a piece of her fake hair out, stuck it on a bald man and demanded it back. Klassy!! We also saw Guy Fieri. He at least cooked and was much more entertaining. I wouldn't have paid to see either one though.

I confess to using it on garlic bread. That's about it though.

...and purees I don't remember where I read it but someone was complaining about the sides of "baby food" that are on every plate these days.

Well I think that was a cerviche free episode and Jen can cook something other than fish! Robyn needs to go. It was luck that she won immunity but then she had to keep running her mouth about it. I really think Ron didn't know what paella is. And Michelle did not seem to like Toby. Does anyone? Why is he still on the show? Bring in Jay Raynor from Top Chef Masters! Bring back Bourdain! Anyone but Toby!

I was interested to see her food. She calls it "New American" cuisine. Giant slabs of meat and lots of deep fried stuff. Ughh. Call it "Fat American" cuisine. But the restaurant looks popular.

Did anyone else catch this on Oxygen? So far only one episode is airing. The series officially begins Sept 22. http://naughty-kitchen.oxygen.com/ The show is basically a behind the scenes look at the restaurant. There are going to be webisodes with her recipes. A full review of the show is HERE I watched the first episode and was underwhelmed. I think she comes off as obnoxious and unprofessional. I'll keep it on the DVR to see where they go with it.

HA! The French chef ends up in the bottom of the French challenge! And Mattin LIED about the asparagus! I hate when they do that because dude everything is on film! I almost felt bad for Ashley but I don't like her enough. Great episode and I'd be nervous as heck cooking for that crowd! If there's another season of Top Chef Masters I'd like to see Robuchon and Boulud compete. I know it will never happen but a girl can dream.

Sam's blue cheese and watermelon salad comes to mind. But yeah pasta salad screams block party or potluck.

I was worried the challenge was going to be really stupid like creating gourmet meals out of MRE's or something cheesy. I'm so glad Michael schooled me on risotto. Maybe he should have auditioned for The Next Food Network Star. I also found it interesting that it was Michael's idea to pair up with each pair making one dish, then he went off and made his own dish. Then he wanted to take credit for his own dish when he was in the winner's group but as soon as he was in the loser's group, it was a team effort.

I made this and it was outstanding! No tomatillo shortage here.

I agree. I had to roll my eyes and laugh when Jesse started to cry in front of the judges. I think the men vs women idea is lame. And I think whining about a possible challenge (we're in Vegas so there has to be a wedding challenge and I'm gonna hate it cuz I can't get married!") is lame.

Many people are offended by strong personalities and favor Oprah/Art Linkletter-like (never thought I'd put those two in tandem!) blandness. ← Well I hated Linkletter and didn't particularly like Chiarello either. It is possible to avoid arrogance and excessive self-regard without being 'bland'. I loved the finale, it more than made up for the slightly boring early episodes, in my view. I love it when the chef contestants (in either TC or Masters) are free to cook a great meal with a minimum of constraints. ← Do you mean Art Smith? Or sis I miss a show where Art linkletter cooked?

It could be a test product. I bet Paula Deen is kicking herself for not inventing this.

It was the guy with the short black hair who was putting everyone down. He did make it to the winners foursome though. ← Michael Isabella. He also said something about, "one less old lady to worry about" when the one contestant chose to keep her immunity. And during the quickfire he made a comment about how there's no way a girl could keep up with him. Gail commented about his asshattery on her blog

I really like this group. Man Atlanta is representing! That one woman's bloody fingers while shucking clams. When Eli mentioned drinking Padma licked her lips. HA! I do a lot of vegatarian/vegan cooking and I have never warmed up to seitan. The chef's earlobes scared me more. I guess I'm old because I don't get it. Puck's comments cracked me up. I like him as a judge. What bothered me about the show were the HUGE popup ads.

I've made the aforementioned tempeh tomato sandwich and it was a hit. I have some favorite tempeh recipe's. THIS one is also from 101 Cookbooks. THIS one is from Cooking Light Magazine and is the one I make the most.

It seemed to me that the producers told Dale to act his brattiest on the show. Espencially when he got in Michael's face with the "what are you going to do about it." It was over the top but maybe that's what he's really like. I was also sorry to see Lo go and felt really bad for her when she found out she was going to be outside with her raw bar. Keller and Bayless dishes looked fantastic. I probably would have asked for seconds I can't pick a favorite between Keller and Bayless.

I also enjoyed the movie tremendously. I agree the Julia parts overshadowed the Julie parts but I was interested in both. And once the temps dip below 100 I am going to make Boeuf Bourguinon. Haven't had it in years and I don't know why.

Interesting challenge. I have a friend who is gluten intolerant and allergic to 160 (yes 160) foods. I'll have to tell her about Michael's dish. I looked at the recipe and I think the only thing she'd have to omit is the black pepper. I'm glad Anita survived too. That soup looked gross!

I predict Anita or Rick will win. Art's Scottish Egg was terrifying. I'm surprised he squeaked by. I do like his personality. He seems like such a sweet guy. And I wish Jay would replace Toby on the regular Top Chef.

I enjoyed the show too and was touched when Art cried at the end.

I work with a woman who eats nothing but baked b/s chicken breasts and lima beans. Breakfast lunch and dinner. I never chalked it up to a disorder. I thought it was odd but each to their own. I did ask her once if she ever got bored with it an she said no. I don't know her well enough to ask her about it until she offers up information again.

You are of course right, I got my Chef Keller's mixed up! ← I know. I see Keller and think Thomas. I like Hubert too though.

Hubert Keller was a judge and is on Top Chef Masters but Thomas Keller has never been on the show.

I'd like to see Thomas Keller. But I don't think that will happen. I think I'd faint twice and die from intimidation if I were in a competition and he was a judge.