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Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 8:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Okay ... well just in case ... spoiler below.








Joey won the quick fire and Howie won the "Latin Flavor" competition. Lia was sent home and Hung was in the bottom 3 for both of the dishes.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 8:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Good show tonight -- you just knew they were going to cut that "long" cooking time down, so I was glad Sara N. had a "backup" plan for her tortillas. Not so happy she was in the bottom 3, but pleased she didn't go home. Hung is still getting on my nerves, but I was happy to see Tre do well tonight. :-) Yup -- love this show! IMHO this season is better than last. Better chefs and not so many egos or "one trick" ponies. Yeah, I know Howie has a thing for Pork -- but two of those pork dishes have gotten him wins. (I think -- didn't he win for the pork chop/applesauce remake?)

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 9:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
I agree, Teach, that this season is so much better then #2. Even when season 2 came back for that challenge against season 1, they were still so ungrateful. I'm really enjoying this season's group.

That said, it was good to see Joey and Howie backing each other up so much.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 9:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
It is hard to find a "villain" this go-round! At first I didn't like Howie or Joey and wanted them both to leave, but now I think they are both sweet.

Hung is not a "villain", he is just a little high-strung (maybe that is where he got his name!!! H(ighstr)UNG!

At this point I like them all--and there is not a one whom I dislike...

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 11:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
I was happy to see Howie and Joey supporting each other and also getting the top dishes. I"m not crazy about Hung's attitude. It's not so much that he's a villian, but that he has a bit of a "tude" about himself, which even the judges remarked on tonight.

Darclyte
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07-11-2005

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 4:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darclyte a private message Print Post    
Good ep and poor Lia went from winning last week to getting the boot this week.
Hung needs to go. He's just not as good as his HUGE Ego believes him to be. I still like Tre and think he could win it all. He's been consistent if quiet, but I think he'll be in the finals. But really, the most important question I got from the "who is the sexiest judge" question is, now that Padma is single, how can I get a date with her? Hehe

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 6:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I am tired of shows thinking they have to have a villian. I like that we are hearing more of what Tom and the other judges are thinking too.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 6:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I really don't like Hung's attitude (he seems to mouth off at the guest judges each week... "well, that's your opinion" and it comes off snarky like "well, what the hell do YOU know?). He's also way too frenetic. I cracked up when he said he was doing a mousse... I knew he'd be in the bottom for the quickfire. All the other chefs did something with the pastry shell without keeping it as a pie crust!

I was sorry to see Lia go, but... polenta? Bleah! Polenta as a base doesn't do well in a buffet.

I'm glad Howie and Joey were top 2. They really seem to have come a long way from their initial animosity toward each other.

This season does have some of the best chefs! And I do love this show much more than TNFNS (which is not a food show and is a personality show) and HK (which just freaks me out).

Madison6666
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09-06-2006

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 7:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Madison6666 a private message Print Post    
I keep wondering if they keep Hung around just b/c in part, he provides some of the drama and controversy.

His arrogance is just annoying. I am rooting for him to be eliminated.

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 9:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
I read in one of the chef's blogs, that the show this year asked other professional chefs to nominate people that they thought would do good on the show, instead of the usual people just trying out.

That's why they have a much better cast this year.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 11:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I havent seen the show yet so am looking forward to it. Hung annoys me as well with his arrogance and his inability to take criticism (i.e. chalking criticism up to the ignorance of judges). I would like to see Hung go a big further but not make it to final two.

Tre is also a favorite of mine. very low key. I also think this is the best season. great judges and they seem to focus more this year on the interaction between the judges which I really like.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
I thought it was great when they asked who the "sexiest judge" was and the first time they showed who was ahead, they had Tom. That's who I would have voted for, if I had voted. LOL I'm sure they were thinking it would be Padma for sure, but I'll bet mostly women watch and didn't want to pick who was expected. Yes, she's a very pretty woman, but I thought, "Hey, she's not MY type!" LOL

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Friday, July 20, 2007 - 8:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
The thing with Hung is you can't learn from your mistakes if you're not willing to admit you've made any. You always continue to learn in life but Hung isn't willing to admit that. He has no need for it.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Friday, July 20, 2007 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
I think it's funny. Hung is this season's Marcel, after all they are friends.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Friday, July 20, 2007 - 12:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Are there 10 left or have some of them not been marked out on the top? It seems like this season has been on longer than 5 weeks.



Madison6666
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09-06-2006

Friday, July 20, 2007 - 12:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Madison6666 a private message Print Post    
Yes, there are 10 left.

The challenges were

week 1 First Impressions - work with exotic proteins

week 2 Sunny Delights - use citrus

week 3 Family Favorites - reinvent family classics like lasagna and franks and beans

week 4 Cooking By Numbers - The chefs were broken up into teams of three, and asked to create a trio (a small dish of three selections, using one common ingredient) for an exclusive dining club

week 5 Latin Lunch - cook latin food for Telemundo show staff

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, July 20, 2007 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Next week is a recap show. The five contestants told to pack their knives so far come back for interviews, too.

Stacey718995
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07-06-2007

Friday, July 20, 2007 - 2:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
I just saw a commercial and it looked like next week was past casts, and talk of someone dating? It was a quick glance I saw only, but I am sure that it was Harold talking.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Friday, July 20, 2007 - 7:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
My take on the preview is that there were be participants from ALL seasons of the show returning. Not sure every person will be there, but at least each season will be prepresented.

Stacey718995
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07-06-2007

Friday, July 20, 2007 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
That should be fun. I really miss the past casts. This season is boring to me so far.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 7:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Well, crap. I was looking forward to tonight and didn't realize it would be this format. Booo!

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 6:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
Bo-ring. They needed to have Stephen there!

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 7:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
<<---- Misses Stephen


Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 7:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
best line ever....
"don't you know that TV adds 10 pounds of b*tch?"

Sportygirl
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06-14-2005

Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 8:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sportygirl a private message Print Post    
Sam looked as hot as ever!