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Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 12:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Thanks Sadie - so she said "second to last". She's probably upset that she disappointed her dad again.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 3:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Jen said her dad always said being second was not being a winner. Then she said she wondered what he'd say when she was second to last.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 6:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Jamie cut her finger the next morning as they were preparing the food. Remember she got back just as they were ready to serve.

If it had been just the judges saying Jen's food was not good, we might think it was just their personal taste, but the parents and the kids also said it was not good. They said it was bland and one of the kids talked about how she disliked the bacon because it was not crispy, but soft.

If she had not been so adamant that Jamie not being there had no effect on the dish, they might have sent Jamie home. But at that time, I think she still thought they would think her dish was good, so she took complete credit for it.

I was actually glad to see her go. Yes, she is a good chef and was successful in her season, but I did not care for her then. There is just something about her that is off putting. She comes across to me as having a sour disposition.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 6:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Actually, I think the kid said the bacon was chewy, not soft.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I am a difficult bacon consumer to satisfy as I like mine done but still flexible - very fine line there! Rarely get it EXACTLY right cooked by anyone other than myself!

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 7:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Well, after reading the blogs, it is pretty sad still. It was pointed out that the chefs that tried to sleep had less than an hour to sleep. I think I would have stayed up in that case, although I have heard that 20 minutes is a restorative nap and longer isn't unless it is a lot longer. this means before they were done, they were up almost 2 days. Follow this up with the sitting in the stew room where they are not allowed to sleep and fed lots of wine and you do have a problem coming up.
One thing that was brought up was the Eric Ripert talked Jen into going on the show, she was very reluctant to do it. It does seem like she likes cooking but not competing. Interesting that there were no interviews yet, did she do what ever morning show that the "aufed" people do?

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 8:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I thought this challenge was horrible. First, I dislike any challenges involving children because, for the most part, chefs of this caliber will never cook for 150 children. I also dislike any challenge where contestants are awake for more than a day. Then they are usually in the stew room anywhere from 4-6 hours. This may have been one of the worst challenges in Top Chef history.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Does anyone know when it will be aired again?

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Well, several times this weekend, but definitely just before the next show

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Hi Teach Michigan and Bluejaxrock, yes it's the Yellow Springs in Ohio near Young's Jersey Dairy. Exactly where you said it is. Sorry I couldn't respond until now. Every time I looked at the site I was at work, and we can't post to forums or else the software will block the site, and I love to read the posts here during lunch! LOL!

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
I didnt think they cooked bacon - I thought it was more of a slab of bacon back and she cooked it like a roast? (Large piece of meat roasted?) I got that impression more from her comments as she was placing it in the oven, and the appearance of it going into the oven -

imho it didnt resemble bacon by any means.

and ITA it was a stupid challenge, sleep deprivation indeed, ridiculous!

DD was able to do a sleepover at the Chicago's Field Museum... she enjoyed it - but there were no Top Chef challenges that night!!

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 9:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Sadiesmom! I'll try to catch it this weekend as right before the next show is the finale of "Hell's Kitchen!"

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 9:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Reader - What you describe sounds like it might have been pork belly, one of the new "fads" on the dining scene here at the moment -

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 11:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
It was bacon but she said she was going to cook it like pork belly. I have no idea what that actually means.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
It was a slab of bacon - not sliced like we're used to seeing it, but bacon nonetheless.

Gemma - thanks for the reply. :-) Can't tell you how many times I visited the Dairy as a freshman in college, but it was a LOT! :-)

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 4:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Here is a good example of how to cook pork belly
http://www.ehow.com/how_2306121_cook-belly-pork.html

When they say that it's an economical cut of meat, that means it's fatty and tough. It needs a good braise, and then it needs to be glazed and crisped so it's not slimy and flabby. Pork belly needs either a long cooking time or a person who is skilled with a pressure cooker.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
that's right - it was a slab of bacon, and she cooked her pork belly the week before (and she lost her season because of pork belly)
but with the time limit, they didnt cut it up - they baked it... it didnt look appetizing to me - but I dont think Jen should've been eliminated -

something tells me I'm not going to like this season! ok, I'll like the season, just now how they are judged, and who gets eliminated - they never agree with me!!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - 6:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
You know, I generally don't have much of a problem with most of the proteins the chefs work with. Except for pork belly. I just can't deal with it, can't watch them cook (or eat) it. Odd, huh?

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
I understand how you feel reader, I think this season is hard on the judges as well. Most of the contestants are likable and very talented chefs. The dividing line is who can play the game or who is the best contestant. As long as there are time limits and budgets, you will never get just the best chef. It is a show we all enjoy and part of the enjoyment is watching them overcome obstacles. If they removed difficult situations, it would be less interesting - We would miss the amazing saves and the inventiveness of the chefs, it would jut be a very long cooking show which has a different kind of interest.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 5:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I trust these judges. This is a different than DWTS because I an say I liked one teams dance style more than another or I like one persons voice over another. But on Top Chef I can't taste the food so I put my trust in the judges and believe them when they say Jen's dish was the worst of the bunch.

I don't think the winner of this show is necessarily the best chef just more creative when it comes to the time crunch given or the odd challenges.

For our holiday party we go to a French restaurant (this will be the 3rd yr)...last year I got the pork belly it ranked in the top 5 meals I've eaten! This years party is Tue and I might order it again. ;)

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 7:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Like almost any other food, pork belly done right is amazing, but done poorly, a bit off-putting!

Glad you have had a good experience, Lil!!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 10:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Thoroughly enjoyed tonight's show. I was thrilled to see Tre in the top, glad Angelo did NOT win (even though his food was good - his attitude ranks right up there w/Stephen's in the arrogance department), and was okay with the 2 who went home.

It made me chuckle to see those who talked the big game (Marcel, Stephen) not be able to back it up w/the actual cooking. Dale always made me laugh, but that dish did NOT sound or looks tasty. Plus, I'd rather he went home than some of the other chefs.

All in all -a fun night to watch. :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 7:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I thought for sure Tiffany and Fabio would go home, and was totally surprised that it was Stephen and Dale. It seemed those latter two at least had elements the judges liked, where the former just failed all around. At any rate, I'm glad to see Stephen go (why the heck was he even there if he's no longer cooking?).

Teach, I totally agree about Tre winning and Angelo not. I've never been a fan of Angelo and I agree about his attitude and arrogance.

This show had a great challenge. I loved how the four teams went to four different restaurants and then each member of the team had to create a dish that would work in that restaurant's style. Funny how some ended up completely out of their element (Fabio, Carla) and some got exactly what they would've chosen (Marcel, Stephen).

Finally, totally cracked up at the "don't pull a Jen" as the bottom four headed for judges' table!

Nerovh
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06-11-2005

Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nerovh a private message Print Post    
In the previews, it looked like Angelo might have been up to his old attempted sabotage tricks again. I was thrilled to see Stephen go last night, now if Angelo and Marcel could follow him, I'd be happy with anybody else winning. Well, I don't like Casey much either, but for some reason I'm not real worried about her right now.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 4:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Yeah, for some reason three of my least favorite cheftestants is on this show: Stephen, Marcel, and Angelo. I'd be fine with anyone else winning but them!