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Carlpsmom
Member
01-03-2004
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 6:31 pm
Nerovh, I love that movie! The chef is great. But, remember, Emeril had a cameo.
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:06 pm
I am so happy that Stefan is in the final 4!!!!!! Stefan FTW!!! Although I would also be thrilled if Fabio won too. Those two have been my favorite since the beginning!!!!!
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:10 pm
And I have to say that I've never really cared for Carla, and I rarely (if ever) change my first impressions/feelings of someone. BUT I will say that I think that she has earned her right to be in the F4. She has really aced these last several challenges and although say five dishes ago I wanted her to go home......now I am thinking she deserves her spot. Leah on the other hand.....FINALLY!!! I have been wanting her gone for the longest time. In fact I was disgusted that they kept her as long as they did. I would have much preferred to see Mark(?) in her place competing for F4.
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:12 pm
LOL I meant Jeff...not Mark!! ROTFL And I don't really care for Hosea either. Kinda nice guy...but he just rubs me the wrong way.
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Vegaschris
Member
10-13-2008
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 7:27 pm
Trueheart, I agree completely. I wasn't a Carla fan in the beginning, but she has grown on me in the past few weeks. I think the thing that I like best about her is the fact that she does not whine, b*tch, moan, pass blame, etc. The girl has the right attitude. Hosea? Hmm. Something about him bugs me. . .It may have a lot to do with his dalliance with Leah. I am very happy that one is gone. My husband was pretty sure Stefan was going last week, and when the announced it was Leah, he asked me if I thought the judges took past performances into consideration even though they aren't supposed to do so. ?????
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 9:51 pm
Ha! I most DEFINITELY think they take past performances into consideration. I don't think they would ever admit to doing that. But I just know they do. (I think it's clear based off of how eliminations have gone every season.) I'm not saying that they don't have an impulsive "you screwed up this challenge and you're gone" decision. I think they have done a few of those even if the chef has done well in the past, but as a whole I firmly believe they take their performance all season long into their decisions. You can pretty much tell which chefs are good. I think the judges can tell if they just had a bad challenge or if they just aren't a good chef. Top Chef is one of the few shows that I can usually always predict who's going home. And I want the judges to take the game as a whole into consideration. I don't like the idea of the decision being made purely on the current challenge. If it's a good chef that has proven themselves time and again, but they screw up, I would hate to see them go home. So I have always approved of how they judge.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, February 16, 2009 - 10:16 am
Finally got caught up with the last two episodes. I absolutely LOVE Jacques Pepin and wish he'd be a guest judge more often. The "last supper" challenge was a fun one to watch... would they or wouldn't they KISS or add their own? Leah's exit was long overdue. I was so hoping it'd be Stefan, but it sounded like more of his dish was edible and preferred than hers. Personally, I think there is nothing worse than an undercooked poached egg with runny whites. Totally turns my stomach. I'd rather have overdone salmon (well, if I hate fish, I would) than underdone eggs! Fabio really impressed me. I'd like to know if he did win because he did such a good job with a broken finger, or if his roast chicken and potatos were that much better than Carla's. It sounded like they were very close and that Carla had the win but then Jacques called him as the winner. Dang that Lex girl for blathering on about Emeril. He's one of my least fav "stars" and I'd really prefer NOT to see him on my TV ever again! Sheesh! Thank gawd for FF and mute (so I don't have to listen to him and his ego! <grin>). At any rate, I think Hosea will be next to go. I think he's been pretty lucky too in that there have been others who've been really REALLY bad. (I can't remember, has he won any elimination challenges?) Oh yeah, Leah. She actually should've gone the week she gave up boning fish for Eric Ripert's quickfire. But I think Jamie also gave up a bit in that she got her least favorite dish to recreate. Oh yeah... someone upthread mentioned she didn't clean her celery? But she did... she use a peeler to remove the tough outer fibers. And for those of you who claimed to know better than to salt celery, check out this recipe for braised celery at RecipeSource.com... 
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, February 16, 2009 - 9:34 pm
On Tom's blog, he said not only was Leah's egg under-done, but her sauce fell apart, too. Thus - BOTH principal ingredients were not good, while Stefan's meal was good other than the overcooked salmon. And from all the chefs/judges who've blogged, it sounds like Fabio's chicken WAS that good! 
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 8:59 am
I like that the blogs explain a lot of what is not shown on TV, it always adds to my enjoyment of this show. Now a question, does appearing on this show help or hinder careers?
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 1:31 pm
I would think that would depend on HOW you appear on this show! If you come off as dense as a brick, it probably does not open up new job opportunities. However, I would think that the chefs that shine here might profit from the exposure.
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Kellee
Member
07-07-2004
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 8:07 pm
As for appearing on the show ..want to hear something odd...I looked at the website for Harold's restaurant...no mention in his bio about being the first top chef i think it can put a lot of expectations on a chef or could totally ruin them (please who would hire Ken the first out first season after seeing his behaviour)
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 8:27 pm
And, look at Stephanie, who won last year...she is working as part of the production staff for Top Chef. I love her, and she has her own restaurant, but really...read her blog. Why is she doing this?
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 8:28 pm
On the other hand, I think the show has probably gained some credibility and status between season 1 and now.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 7:11 am
One of the chefs messed up one week and when they were discussing it, one of the judges, I think it was Tom, said that yes, it was enough to keep him from being in the top group, but not enough to send him hom. I think that is where they take into account the previous work. When there are two who are so close that they really can't decide. Then they take into account which has been the overall better cook. Kind of a tie breaker type thing. I think if someone just really messes up more than everyone else, that person is going home even if it is one of the judges favorites. And on the other hand, if one person is just outstanding, that person wins, even if that person is not usually one of the better chefs. And even if it means one of the favorites goes home. I believe the judges and the show are fair to that point.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 7:11 am
One of the chefs messed up one week and when they were discussing it, one of the judges, I think it was Tom, said that yes, it was enough to keep him from being in the top group, but not enough to send him hom. I think that is where they take into account the previous work. When there are two who are so close that they really can't decide. Then they take into account which has been the overall better cook. Kind of a tie breaker type thing. I think if someone just really messes up more than everyone else, that person is going home even if it is one of the judges favorites. And on the other hand, if one person is just outstanding, that person wins, even if that person is not usually one of the better chefs. And even if it means one of the favorites goes home. I believe the judges and the show are fair to that point.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 1:27 pm
I wonder how I managed to double post. The site usually warns you if you do so. Strange.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 3:34 pm
Maybe the site thought it was an important enough point to bear repeating! LOL!
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 7:53 pm
Oh! Gail is back! YAY! Why doesn't Carla just steam those oysters...they all open up right away!
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 8:03 pm
what fun! they are catering the orpheus ball! i'm so excited...all the food seems wonderful!
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 8:05 pm
fabio is being his charming self, and people seem to appreciate the love in carla's food, and the judges seem to like a lot of things. i won't spoil the twist unless asked.
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 8:09 pm
everyone (all 5) go to judges table!
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 8:12 pm
stephan...so cocky!
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 8:17 pm
talking about stephan's attitude!
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 8:24 pm
the best outcome!!!!!! the best winner!!!!!!!!! the twist is over.
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Thorandtara
Member
09-15-2008
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 8:26 pm
well, then, stephan will surely be the winner.
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