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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 9:54 pm
Ding, Dong, Leah's gone! Finally. Fabio just cracks me up. I don't remember another competitor who had to have their F-words beeped out as much as he does. He is cocky, but I think he's funny. I was glad he won. I love Carla, too. The last 4 are all good. Hosea is probably my least favorite at this point. He used to be one of my favorites early on. I think it was during the Leah fling thing that I started not liking him as much. And, I agree that Stefan is Top-Chef material. I was surprised that he messed up his salmon like he did.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 11:07 pm
I think all the contestants see Stephan as the top chef already, which is why they all (I think) said they could take him down in NO. To my mind, with Jamie gone, the only one who really has a chef's vision is Fabio, who is willing to take chances and has good technical skills. How sweet was M. Pepin? That's why he could never do a show like this: he's just too nice. Even with the worst dishes, the worst thing he could say was, "I think the technique was a little off." (I've also always liked Lidia's cooking)
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 11:43 pm
Funny, I'm fine with Leah going, but thought there were other weeks she was more obvious to go.. anyway, she's gone.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 4:58 am
My girl Carla keeps on trucking! I was thrilled that for the viewer question more people voted that they would want Carla to cook their last meal.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 5:50 am
I really think most people would want "comfort food" for their last meal, and Carla resonates that vibe!
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 5:54 am
The power went off in my neighborhood at 7:37 PM on 02/11, still off as of this AM 02/12.It was nice to log on here and find out that Carla is still going strong.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 6:06 am
And I l ved that Carla got to cook for Jaque Pepin. And how truly excited she was ... to make him peas!! Same with Fabio and Lydia .. all he wanted to know was if Lydia liked his dish. The adoration was a beautiful thing to see!
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 8:21 am
I had not realized until last week that Carla was classicly trained. Somehow, I had had the impression that she was self taught. I also did not realize that she was a model before she became a chef. Maybe that explains why she always seems so graceful. I was struck by the change in her appearance in the previews for next weeks' show. Her hair looked beautiful. She certainly needed a new do. And Oh Joy, Leah is gone.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 8:53 am
But what was with Fabio's hair in the previews for next week? He looked like he had something akin to a faux-hawk and....just no.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 9:08 am
... and I called it in a certain PM with a certain someone... I just knew they were going to be pimping out Emeril in New Orleans! (Even though my contact at Commanders didn't tell me that... it only made sense that they would pimp him out for the show, since Emeril got his start cooking at Commanders). (((Lexie_Cat swishes her tail)))
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 9:10 am
Even though My_Girl_Carla won the quickfire last night, she was still robbed last week of the win and I think she should have won last night because her and "the peas" are just like .
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 10:15 am
I think the thing with Carla is she can excel when everything goes right. The problems she had in the past were when things went wrong. In the last show, she went for simple and did it perfectly. If she has a downfall, it will be with the managing of people helping her on multiple tasks in the final more complex episodes. Fabio injured himself at the right moment, since I think they take a break now before the final shows.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 10:22 am
I don't know if that would be her downfall Sadies, as Carla has her own catering company. I would think that she has a staff that she manages.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 10:29 am
Nerovh thanks for the laugh!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 11:34 am
Did they explain how Fabio actually broke his finger? I know he said it bent backwards, but how'd he do it? OUCH!! And yes, Nero, that was clever!!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 1:21 pm
Caterers are used to ample time for preparation, a luxury that these folks don't have. Carla has had to make that adjustment and has done so beautifully! MANY - if not most - caterers, at least around here, are self-taught. The wonderful one that I volunteer with at Second Harvest is, and she is a fabulous chef!
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Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 1:49 pm
So so happy that Leah is gone! I was a little nervous about the salmon, and thought he would go. Leah should have been for bigger things weeks before. I'm wondering if they took past challenges into consideration on this one. But then you really can't screw up eggs. I hope Hosea is the next one off. After that I don't care who wins, I will be happy. Though secretly I want Stefan to take it all . I am liking him more and more each week. But Carla is really growing on me.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 2:10 pm
Well, the truth is I would want Stefan for my chef; Fabio for my dinner guest; and Carla for a close friend! Believe me, of those three positions, friend is the one I have the highest standards for!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 2:35 pm
Perfectly said Trititanfan!! I agree!!!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 2:56 pm
I cannot BELIEVE Emeril will be on the finale. Eesh. Although yes, if they are gonna pimp out NO, then Emeril as a "chef" is synonymous with NO. Still... eesh. The man is rude as all get out in person (and yes, I've met him, too). Glad to hear Leah is gone. All I can say is "about time!" <costacat flicks her tail and grins>
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 3:16 pm
Costa ITA. And in the previews they showed him saying--entirely predictably--that something "lacked heat." Here's hoping we won't have to hear about pig fat, garlic, and mispronunciations of "jalapeƱo" too. How very sad to go from Jacques Pepin to...him.
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Nerovh
Member
06-12-2005
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 3:55 pm
It's a little off topic, but talking about Emeril for some reason reminded me of that movie "Last Holiday" with Queen Latifah where Gerard Depardeau (sp?) was the chef and people kept asking him for substitutions in all his dishes. I loved that movie, and the part where she was oinking at him about the pig fat he used was really funny. Too bad Emeril isn't as humorous and kind as the chef in that movie.
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Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 3:59 pm
I don't heart Emeril. If I hear him say "BAM!" next week, I will puke.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 4:03 pm
Zgood.. be sure not to sit at your keyboard while you watch 
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Nerovh
Member
06-12-2005
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 4:17 pm
No, you gotta puke first, and when you finish, he will yell "BAM!"
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