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Wahmmy
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07-24-2005

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 2:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wahmmy a private message Print Post    
Ooohhhh tilapia!
Great with lime and white wine reduction!
That is how I got my son to love fish. Make any kind of fish, not fried of course, and put it on angel hair pasta!!!!!!

Just_gail
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08-25-2007

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Just_gail a private message Print Post    
I checked out the recipe for the soup and am disappointed that it has so much cream in it. Not exactly heart-healthy. I love the show even though I can't cook. Those chefs have a language all their own!

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 6:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Try using fat free half and half for cream!

I do oven "fried" fish all the time for a healthy meal! Catfish is my fav, but otherw work as well!

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
I think the difference between this year's competitors and previous year's is that they are executive chefs for the most part. Part of being in that position is that they easily fall into the role of doing what's safe and what sells in order to try to keep the business in business. It takes a lot of courage to change it up and walk on the edge. These people are more stable over all, and that is reflected in their foods. Creativity is harder to cultivate as you get more established and more entrenched in the field. It's a challenge.

Wahmmy
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07-24-2005

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 7:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wahmmy a private message Print Post    
Seems Gail makes a big difference when she is there.

She kind of brings them back to the road, taking no prisoners.

Wahmmy
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07-24-2005

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 7:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wahmmy a private message Print Post    
I think Sara is going, but I would be happy to work on her cheese dairy!

Count me it!

Wahmmy
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07-24-2005

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wahmmy a private message Print Post    
Go Casey!!!!!!!!!

Wahmmy
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07-24-2005

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 8:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wahmmy a private message Print Post    
I really thought Cj and Tre were much better chefs than some of those left

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 9:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
I have been surprised about how long Sara has been there. She seems to only excel at group tasks. Good for something like Hell's kitchen, not so much for top chef. Uncooked chicken though - ugh!

Casey seems to be on a roll so I can guess who the top 2 will be. I do like this year so much better than last year, Year one may still be my favorite.

Mummy35332
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09-09-2005

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 9:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mummy35332 a private message Print Post    
Casey should have won the quick fire. The chef even said hers was the best when he tasted it. But, of course, when it came time to choose, the chef labled himself sexist by saying the only reason he wanted to pick Casey was because she is attractive. Poor excuse.

And then in the elimation challenge, Hung's potatoes weren't right, and where were the critsims of Casey's dish? Casey called it Coo Coo Vin and it should have been called braised. Give me a break, its the way her french Grandma made it. And again Hung wins. Sexism.

I don't really care for Hung at all.

I was disappointed tonight.

I will miss Sara and wish her well with her cheese business.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 11:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I thought Sara was the right person to go tonight. Raw chicken is nothing to play with.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 5:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
I am not a big fan of cheese, so Sara always kind of creeped me out to begin with, and then undercooking everything, it is like she was channeling Howie. I could not believe that she served fish that she KNEW was raw to the owner of Le Cirque!

Yes, right now it looks like a Hung/Casey final 2, but there have been so many times that both of them have been on the brink of elimination, it is no guarantee. I have felt similarly that MANY times Brian should have been the one to go.

I like Dale but he does mess up a lot also.

Do they head off to Aspen now?

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 5:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
It so ticked me off when the chef said that Casey's was the best and then picked Hung as the winner.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 5:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I'm not so sure Hung is a shoe-in. Obviously he has skills but he may be a bit one note. I may be prejudice since I find his confidence off putting.

The raw chicken was unacceptable and leaving off the honey sauce was ridiculous. It was avery sloppy episode.

I love cheese and found Sara to be my favorite this season not specifically because of her skills but because of her personality and her love of cheese.

Ducky
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08-27-2000

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 5:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ducky a private message Print Post    
This show lost me for awhile. I kept forgetting it was on after I watched the finale of
Hells Kitchen. I was ready for this to be over with also. Glad it is finally down to the final four.
It really shocked me also that chef picked Hung over Casey as well.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 6:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
wow! read anthony's blog..he's almost glowing!
http://www.bravotv.com/blog/anthonybourdain/2007/09/hot_for_teacher.php?page=1


Ted's is good too.
http://www.bravotv.com/blog/tedallen/2007/09/the_final_four.php?page=1

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 6:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
so is Gail's...LOL

http://www.bravotv.com/blog/gailsimmons/2007/09/coming_full_circle.php?page=1

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 6:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Looks like this show is moving towards a Hung win. He has done well in some challenges, however I don't like his attitude. <57> While he had and extra 30 minutes to prepare his dish, he complained because no one would help him with his plating/serving. If one of the other chefs had been in the same situation, do you think he would have helped anyone else? I think not.

I agree with others, Casey should have won the challenge. The guest judge called himself a sexist and he was correct, but not for the reason he gave. I just don't think he wanted a woman to win either challenge.

I don't really have a favorite, just don't want Hung to win.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 8:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
I would not be surprised at any ending. Remember how in the past, it seems one person is heading for the win and then bam, they screw up one week and are gone. In the earlier rounds, you can mess up and still squeak through because someone else will mess up worse than you do. However, once they get down to so few, the comptetion gets tougher because if you mess up, there is no weaker person around to be picked over you.

I did like CJ and Tre and hated to see them go, but I could live with any of the final four winning, even Hung because he is obviously a good chef. And while a little arrogrant, he is not really an obnoxious person like some we have seen in the past. Won't name names. LOL

Uncle_ricky
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07-02-2007

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 5:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Uncle_ricky a private message Print Post    
I'm just hoping Casey or Dale pull an upset. I'd love to see either one of them wipe that smug look off of Hung's mug.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 6:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
I want Hung to pull a Sam, where he chokes going into the final round...

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 9:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
NO! I like Hung. I don't mind if people are arrogant if they can back it up. Hence I really liked Stephen, also. (Marcel not so much, though I did feel sorry for the way he got picked on.)

I watched this again and was puzzled about the underdone chicken. Sara is so anal-retentive and she said she checked it all, and even after she sliced it it would have continued to cook somewhat. So I just find that part puzzling.

In honor of Top Chef, I made my own chicken/potato/onion dish tonight for supper. I oven roasted chicken thighs, shallots and red potatoes in olive oil with s&p, garlic and oregano. (Yes, I know that rosemary or thyme would be the more expected spice, but I am out of both and keep forgetting to get them when I am at the store.) Anyway, I oven roasted it uncovered for 50 minutes at 375 and it was PERFECT. Got the crispy skin on the chicken, shallots were maybe a little crispy but I like them that way.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, September 21, 2007 - 5:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
yum, alisons, i will have to make that tonite, i have all the ingredients.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Friday, September 21, 2007 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
I was disappointed that Casey didn't win the final challenge last night. The judges said if you closed your eyes and just tasted the food, Casey's was better. Isn't it supposed to be about taste when it comes to food? They said Hung's potatoes (or whatever they were) weren't cooked well..they fell or something and he whined that no one would help him. That's his problem because the others don't like him because of the way he's acted. I thought for sure the judges would go against him just for that, but nope..they gave him the win.

I like Casey and Brian. I'd like either of them to win.

Wow, Alisons, your chicken sounds delicious. I'll have to try that.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Friday, September 21, 2007 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Must be the week of the chicken --we did a "beer can" chicken tonight. Stuffed the bird w/red onion, apple and garlic; tucked garlic under skin in a few places; sprinkled a bit of lemon juice on the outside and rubbed w/ a few spices; finished off by filling the well of the "beer can roaster plate" w/lime-chill Michelob. It was SOOOOO good. No potatoes, just some corn I'd frozen from last summer. :-)