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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, August 30, 2010 - 6:34 am
Watching how some of them were measuring exactly, I knew they had to have some sort of cheat sheet. As much as I bake, I don't know if I'd remember the exact measurements of all of the ingredients for a basic cupcake.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, September 01, 2010 - 7:06 pm
Good episode tonight - I picked both of the two going home, so making feeling "smart" might enter into my evaluation of the show.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 4:23 am
Good show last night - didn't any one else watch?
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 7:07 am
I did but am a westie. I love the back to back episodes because, frankly, there's nothing much else on. I can channel surf to get the AGT results. Couldn't believe what they came up with on the pasta challenge. From the previews, it sounds like one of the favorites goes home next week. It's interesting how much I like watching Ramsey's cooking shows, I don't really cook, ever! But, it's fascinating to me how someone can whip up a magnificent pasta in 90 minutes on the fly. I like this show much better than Hells Kitchen, which I also watch regularly. Okay, did anyone else think that Ramsey took his shirt off at the wedding just so America could see his abs? I mean, really, he does look like he works out. At least, they didn't show the other chef changing into his chef jacket. 
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 12:07 pm
Kookie - I am a cooking show addict! I have a friend - of Italian descent - who makes up pasta like I make iced tea! I hope things don't turn ugly between Lee and Santore - the potential is definitely there!
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Alliet
Member
07-11-2005
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 6:32 pm
I think you mean Sharone, TnTitanfan. I don't like the interaction between those two at all. But they both seem very capable cooks.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, September 03, 2010 - 4:30 am
Yes, thanks! That is who I meant, Allie, and they do both seem like good cooks. At the Second Harvest kithen where I volunteer, the atmosphere is one of good will and mutual support - but then, of course, we are not engaged in a contest.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 11:18 am
Well, I bought the MasterChef Cookbook (US Version) at Sam's Club yesterday. I was surprised that it was out before the end of the season was shown. The Australian version has the recipes for the wickedly difficult final challenges. This cookbook has many recipes from the show by most of the contestants and judges. There are also many from the "MasterChef Kitchen" (read that UK or Australian cookbooks). One nice thing is just like this series is for home chefs, so is the cookbook. There are hints on stocking the pantry, cooking equipment, cleaning and prepping certain fruits and veggies. The cookbook retails for $25. Sam's Club price $15.84. Bon Appitit!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 2:33 pm
Schoolmarm - is there a recipe for cupcakes? I'll seriously have to look in the aisle of Sam's Club - thanks for the head's up!
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 8:00 pm
Was that Whitney's meat that hits the floor in the previews? Also it looks like Sheetal wins or their families show up.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 8:07 pm
Yep, I for sure saw the recipes on the chefs'boards tonight! That is a clear signalthat baking is a science, not an art! And it was Whitney's careful attendance to the instructions that won her the challenge - For the record - I am a cook, not a baker!
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Alliet
Member
07-11-2005
| Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 7:10 pm
As soon as they put up the ingredients for that sudden death test at the end DH and I both said the judges wanted to keep Whitney.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 7:51 pm
Nobody else watched the finale tonight??? Final four: Sheetal and David cooked against each other: David won Whitney and Lee cooked against each other: Whitney won David against Whitney WHITNEY !!!
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Jezzedout
Member
09-07-2006
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 8:16 pm
Watching it now. Dave v. Whitney just beginning. I have found Dave's personality off putting so I'm good hearing that Whitney wins. Good for her!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 8:24 pm
I recorded both Master Chef and BB. Watched most of Master Chef. Basically FFed through BB to various winners. Dud BB season.
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Lake_gal
Member
06-09-2004
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 8:53 pm
I think it was obvious a few weeks ago that Whitney was the chosen one. They think she will sell the cookbooks. Once I accepted she was going to win it all fell into place. It was obvious they set it up for her to win.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 11:27 am
I missed watching the finale, too many other thing on tv last night. But, found out the Whitney won.
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Alliet
Member
07-11-2005
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 5:54 pm
We watched the 2nd part tonight and can't believe Whitney's greasy spoon/sports bar food beat out gourmet cooking. It's obvious they wanted her to win from a couple of weeks ago. Maybe the beef wellington (that 70s throwback) would have been better if it hadn't been sitting on a counter for 15+ minutes... just saying.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Friday, September 17, 2010 - 8:02 am
Whitney's 7min chicken was perfectly cooked. The Beef Wellington was not a perfect dish.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 2:21 pm
Whitney's chicken with the collard greens looked delicious (but I would have loved some white gravy on it).
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Lumbele
Moderator
07-11-2002
| Monday, September 20, 2010 - 6:52 am
It surprised me that Whitney won. David has shown more expertise throughout the competition. Not that I don't think Whitney didn't deserve it, just think David had the overall edge. Perhaps his arrogance and cockiness did him in w/ the judges. If you present yourself that way, you better deliver perfection, and the Wellington still needed a little more practice whereas his competitor got super lucky. Ah well, emotionally, I was with Whitney anyway. So no tears here.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, September 20, 2010 - 6:55 am
I'm not so sure that David truly rocked this competition. I think Whitney had done better, overall, than he did. And while David had the ballz to do a Wellington, Ramsey's right... it takes a LOT of practice to get it right and if you don't, then you deserve to go.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 7:24 pm
FINALLY caught up.. and I was thrilled that Whitney won, of the final two. He was showy, to a fault.
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Muffin
Member
08-29-2007
| Monday, September 27, 2010 - 10:03 am
I found it strange that Ramsey said it took him so much practice to get the Wellington right, but on Hell's Kitchen he goes nuts whenever someone cooks it and it's not perfect. I guess he has a short memory.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, September 27, 2010 - 12:04 pm
I think the diff is he figured out how to make a perfect Wellington and then teaches the cheftestants what to do. (Or gives them the recipe.)
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Monday, September 27, 2010 - 3:35 pm
Funny - My wife and I had exactly the same conversation yesterday about the beef wellington as in the exchange between Muffin and Costa above.
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Monday, October 04, 2010 - 1:29 pm
Finally watched as well, good for you Whitney. David was the one contestant I took an instant dislike to and couldn't get past it all the way to the end, even his tears didn't move me, I felt they were a sympathy ploy based on how we had seen him act in prior shows. I really expected Lee to win, great looking, great presence, and appearances he would have handled and I imaginge his cookbook would have sold well. Whitney was far more marketable than David for the win based on helping the home cook. I still like the UK version better but it is nice to see Gordon play nice.
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