huskergal
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Post by huskergal on Mar 13, 2025 15:01:29 GMT
Top Chef starts tonight.
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Post by needmysanity on Mar 13, 2025 15:17:53 GMT
Thanks for the reminder!
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Post by flutterbymom on Mar 13, 2025 15:36:53 GMT
Woo hoo! Looking forward to it!
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Post by RosieKat on Mar 13, 2025 15:52:40 GMT
Absolute unnecessary snark here, but in the promo picture I saw, Kristen is wearing yet another "bra" looking top with an open shirt over it. She seems to do that a LOT. Granted, she looks amazing, but it seems an odd look to utilize regularly.
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Mar 13, 2025 15:58:23 GMT
One of my favorite reality shows. I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by leannec on Mar 13, 2025 16:33:23 GMT
Can't wait! They did an episode here in Calgary!  |
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Post by Tearisci on Mar 13, 2025 16:50:14 GMT
I'm looking forward to it!
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Post by Tearisci on Mar 13, 2025 16:50:40 GMT
Absolute unnecessary snark here, but in the promo picture I saw, Kristen is wearing yet another "bra" looking top with an open shirt over it. She seems to do that a LOT. Granted, she looks amazing, but it seems an odd look to utilize regularly. I think that's her signature look. Not for me but, I don't have the body for it! |
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Post by huskergal on Mar 13, 2025 16:54:45 GMT
Absolute unnecessary snark here, but in the promo picture I saw, Kristen is wearing yet another "bra" looking top with an open shirt over it. She seems to do that a LOT. Granted, she looks amazing, but it seems an odd look to utilize regularly. If I was young and I had her body, I would live in those outfits. She looks amazing. It is also currently a style. Lots of actresses wearing the same thing. |
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Post by huskergal on Mar 14, 2025 16:25:28 GMT
What did you think?
Not surprised by who went home. What a hot mess of a dish that was.
I like seeing completely new food being created. It is fun to learn about new food trends.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 14, 2025 17:30:40 GMT
My favorite show!!! I thought it was a good episode. I liked them using the native to the area foods. Sounds like that young male chef, with the dimples might be the one to beat so far. And who the hell makes carrot risotto the 1st challenge!! WTH
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Post by leannec on Mar 14, 2025 19:30:30 GMT
I loved seeing Nicole Gomez as a celebrity chef! She represented the West Coast even though she is from Calgary ... I thought all of the food, except for the one that got sent home, looked so good! Love that it's in Canada but wish it wasn't so Toronto-centric ... oh, well! I know they move around later! |
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Post by Tearisci on Mar 14, 2025 21:21:18 GMT
My favorite show!!! I thought it was a good episode. I liked them using the native to the area foods. Sounds like that young male chef, with the dimples might be the one to beat so far. And who the hell makes carrot risotto the 1st challenge!! WTH Who makes a risotto on Top Chef anyway?! It's a curse and yet there is someone every season who does it. |
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Post by lisaknits on Mar 15, 2025 11:29:17 GMT
I love Top Chef and can't wait to see where this season takes us! I laughed when the cocky chef, Massimo (from Montreal) landed in the "least favorite" dish group.
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Post by samantha25 on Mar 15, 2025 18:25:06 GMT
Risotto is the death for any chef for any competition show and does any one like Risotto? Lol
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Post by leannec on Mar 15, 2025 18:34:30 GMT
Risotto is the death for any chef for any competition show and does any one like Risotto? Lol I have had one mushroom risotto that I really liked ... that was it.  |
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Post by huskergal on Mar 16, 2025 0:54:12 GMT
Risotto is the death for any chef for any competition show and does any one like Risotto? Lol I love risotto. I make a mushroom risotto that I think is fabulous. |
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 16, 2025 21:52:44 GMT
She represented the West Coast even though she is from Calgary ... Technically it was West region, not West Coast IIRC. As a born and bred BCer, I would have put AB in the Prairie group, but our AB family identifies as West over Prairie. The protein choices for the region were definitely more representative of the coast. I'm so happy it is back, although found this episode a bit chaotic to track who was doing what. My first impressions: - Vinny doesn't play well with others but sure can cook
- Carrot risotto and the dude on the team were so disrespectful to Anya in the quickfire
- Very happy Anya was the winner for their elimination round group
- Massimo is loud
- really enjoyed seeing the Canadian chefs
- liked that they just discussed 2 for elimination
FWIW, I LOVE risotto but would only consider making it if I had arborio rice and it was a RICE challenge! It takes time and is just so deliciously wonderful when done right, but it does not belong on a plate where something else is supposed to be the star. Put your time and effort in those ingredients!
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Post by RosieKat on Mar 17, 2025 19:27:14 GMT
It is also currently a style. Lots of actresses wearing the same thing. Which explains why I have no clue.  Again, she looks fabulous, it's just nothing I have seen. Granted, I mostly hang out around athletic teens (so not super fashion conscious except in that manner) and homeless people. So... |
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Post by samantha25 on Mar 18, 2025 0:08:36 GMT
She represented the West Coast even though she is from Calgary ... Technically it was West region, not West Coast IIRC. As a born and bred BCer, I would have put AB in the Prairie group, but our AB family identifies as West over Prairie. The protein choices for the region were definitely more representative of the coast. I'm so happy it is back, although found this episode a bit chaotic to track who was doing what. My first impressions: - Vinny doesn't play well with others but sure can cook
- Carrot risotto and the dude on the team were so disrespectful to Anya in the quickfire
- Very happy Anya was the winner for their elimination round group
- Massimo is loud
- really enjoyed seeing the Canadian chefs
- liked that they just discussed 2 for elimination
FWIW, I LOVE risotto but would only consider making it if I had arborio rice and it was a RICE challenge! It takes time and is just so deliciously wonderful when done right, but it does not belong on a plate where something else is supposed to be the star. Put your time and effort in those ingredients!
I think there is something off about carrot risotto person. I thought she/he/they got a lot of air time over others, but could be my misinterpretation. I think it will be a good group. What is up with Gail S. showing off boobs? |
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 18, 2025 17:20:29 GMT
I think there is something off about carrot risotto person. I thought she/he/they got a lot of air time over others, but could be my misinterpretation. I think it will be a good group. What is up with Gail S. showing off boobs? I think editing gives a bit more air time to those that are either high drama or out early, so kind of expect her to be gone soon. I hadn't really noticed Gail's boobs but think the fashion game of Tom and Gail has been upped with Kristen hosting. Padma was always elegant, but I don't remember the other two as much. |
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Post by samantha25 on Mar 19, 2025 3:22:33 GMT
I think there is something off about carrot risotto person. I thought she/he/they got a lot of air time over others, but could be my misinterpretation. I think it will be a good group. What is up with Gail S. showing off boobs? I think editing gives a bit more air time to those that are either high drama or out early, so kind of expect her to be gone soon. I hadn't really noticed Gail's boobs but think the fashion game of Tom and Gail has been upped with Kristen hosting. Padma was always elegant, but I don't remember the other two as much. Padma and Gail were totally out-boobing it and now it's just Gail. I don't care for a boob show on a food show, but of course it could get extra ratiings. And what is Tom's fashion? Showing something? |
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Post by huskergal on Mar 21, 2025 13:24:55 GMT
I loved the quickfire challenge. I would have loved to be a judge for that one.
I was surprised by the team that won the elimination challenge when you look at overall how they judged the dishes.
I was very happy to see who got sent home.
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 22, 2025 20:59:15 GMT
DH was half watching with me and thinking the quickfire was the elimination, said he couldn't believe 3 chefs in a row made poutine. They all made poutine, honey, that was the challenge!  I was disappointed no one made Greek or Carne Asada fries, which are basically versions of poutine. I did enjoy Vinny getting called out being the one to make souffles, but had no doubt he could do it. Also loved when the judges asked what was in Bailey's tart and all exclaimed "honey!?". No wonder it lacked maple flavor. Very surprised that loud Massimo is a yogi. I think either team could have won this challenge and Corwin was lucky to be on the winning team. I died a little for him when they served Boulud the undercooked dish. Also hated the sabotage twist. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 28, 2025 17:11:13 GMT
I was sad the Russian lady went home, she was doing some different things. I knew she was doomed as soon as she was talking about the texture of the cake, then hardness of the ice cream, then hardness of the cake.
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 29, 2025 21:58:51 GMT
I was sad the Russian lady went home, she was doing some different things. I knew she was doomed as soon as she was talking about the texture of the cake, then hardness of the ice cream, then hardness of the cake.  It seemed like she was way too focussed on trying to force her unique ingredients into the challenge, rather than the challenge ingredient. This week fell flat for me all around. |
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Post by huskergal on Mar 29, 2025 23:05:08 GMT
I was sad the Russian lady went home, she was doing some different things. I knew she was doomed as soon as she was talking about the texture of the cake, then hardness of the ice cream, then hardness of the cake. It seemed like she was way too focussed on trying to force her unique ingredients into the challenge, rather than the challenge ingredient. This week fell flat for me all around. I agree. She also really struggles with time. Is anyone watching Last Chance Kitchen. |
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Post by huskergal on Apr 4, 2025 22:20:09 GMT
I am 3 for 3 on picking who went home.
I love Michael Cera.
I like learning about Canadian cuisine.
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Post by leeny on Apr 5, 2025 19:12:38 GMT
It seemed like she was way too focussed on trying to force her unique ingredients into the challenge, rather than the challenge ingredient. This week fell flat for me all around. I agree. She also really struggles with time. Is anyone watching Last Chance Kitchen. I have been watching Last Chance Kitchen right after each Top Chef airs. I am very annoyed by the young Asian chef (I can't remember her name!) who is supposed to be cheering everyone from the sidelines. |
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Post by bc2ca on Apr 5, 2025 20:19:45 GMT
Is anyone watching Last Chance Kitchen. I watched the episode where Anya competed. What the heck? Was kind of stunned the Canadian challenger walked away? So weird and can't believe it was a surprise.
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It seemed like she was way too focussed on trying to force her unique ingredients into the challenge, rather than the challenge ingredient. 