Colorado David

Ah. I could see him being a ball breaker as a boss. I wonder if most chefs aren't temperamental as bosses? I never worked in that world so I don't know.

rutrow, what's the dirt on her??? seems nice enuff on the tv show.

That's why I was thinking it's played up for tv, like GR. So over the top on Hell's Kitchen, but calm and nice on Masterchef. (btw watching early seasons of HK on Tubi, and they don't filter the swearing. I didn't realize how many F bombs get dropped each episode, and the last one I watched dropped the C bomb. Wowzer.)

Joe B being an asshat I think is for tv, his mom is lovely and I can't see her raising an asshat. 😁

I as a patron do not do lines or waiting lists, eff that noise. Time is way more precious than 'fancy'.

This may show my ignorance, but I tend to see California as more vegany-green forward in their recipes (ie trying to make me eat healthy.) While there's nothing wrong in that, I grew up in Dallas, and one thing we learn to eat is beef, tex-mex, and a variety of chilis. Most of which I would not say were healthy in my day (and yeah, we had frito pie probably 3-4 times a month. And don't forget extra sour cream on the side.) This was the days when Coke came in 2 liter glass bottles.

If you put them on top, some of them will stay crunchy. Any placed in the down below ingredients will sog up. But trust me, both are very tasty!

lol: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frito-pie/ But substitute penne pasta (or any cooked pasta) for the fritos.

I agree. It's just strange regarding consistency from the judges about being 'loyal' to the ingredients if they are from a specific region, vs creatively using those ingredients in a style from your country. Joe particularly seems to get really bent when pasta isn't done italian style, UNLESS the noodles are correct for the area (ie Japanese noodles vs italian pasta.) Would he get all bent outta shape if I made my Texas Pie with penne pasta??? Out of curiosity, why doesn't California have a chowder? They have tons of seafood available. Is it a warm clime vs cold clime thing?

Right there with you, Doc. Pronunciation was always stressed in our house growing up. Mascarpone drives me crazy, it seems 50/50 on cooking show contestants saying it correctly. And don't get me started on "all intensive purposes". Back to the main topic tho...when GR asked Tay to go grab his butter, I thought maybe they were give him a chance to stay after a fierce grilling over NEVER FORGET YOUR INGREDIENTS. But sadly, no.

lol, Sam and his attitude so remind me of Homelander from the Boys. Pretty boy with a bad temper.

yeah, nothing overwhelming by a long shot. i was just thinking on HK they have more burners and more area to cover, along with the yelling.

Exactly. Nothing hard about cooking a filet, just keep an eye on it pretty constantly. It's not like he was having to watch over a garnish station at the same time.

I don't mind the cry pies AS LONG AS they deliver quality (I take it as being passionate about cooking well). Now if you're a crypie and putting out garbage, get out of the kitchen. As for the language putting on the accent, eh no problem with that, as I feel it's Aaron trying to inject hey you can be foreign and perform great (and maybe it makes somebody wanna look up history for that country.) Like I don't mind Morimoto's accent...I do wonder if anyone gets bent when they put up subtitles due to an accent tho?

That made me laugh - the lost art of driving a stick shift. So many countries do not have automatics, why don't people realize this? And practice reading maps as well, and not rely on GPS.

I always wonder why people who try out for the show haven't bothered to learn some of the more esoteric ingredients that might be thrown at them (sweetbreads etc.) I'd go back and see what has been a curve before, and definitely at least learn to cook it once (altho granted, finding an ostrich egg or other unusual thing may be hard to come by.)

I'm not certain she's gone, he said she was ill but was going to be ok. Did GR say for certain she's gone?

I agree, but then beyond titillation a hot tub or pool scene doesn't offer much viewing entertainment. I guess surfing faceplants and potentially being bull-thrown is seen as more entertaining? I do like seeing the nice meals the winning teams are treated to.

Esp since I believe I've seen Ramsey ream somebody out for doing that exact same thing on HK.

good point. Christina seems so level headed under the worst of pressure - the only time I saw her somewhat emotional was a talking head moment I think from her season's first episode. Brynn has some maturing to do emotionally.

aren't these contestants early 20's? big world of difference IMO tween a young 20 vs a 30 yr old. 😃

Yeah, that surfing reward doesn't feel like a reward to me, I'd opt out and ask if I can sit in a hot tub for an hour. Brynn has the emotional nature of someone her age, so I can't fault her for that. BUT I can't see any of these youngsters being a head chef of a GR place, it takes experience which none of these people have. It's fun to watch them try, but IRL I don't think it goes anywhere cept maybe a sous chef position.

lol that loud hailer flub, priceless

Oooh yeah, Gabe, good point. You'd think the casting people on the show would check the backgrounds more thoroughly. I guess they will now!!!!!

Very well said. Ditto for shows people watch. Often the most despicable behavior from characters is what draws viewers in, yet we're all "okay" with patronizing that. But real life, oh no, gotta cancel that person/show/concept RIGHT NOW. I tend to think the more serious chef contenders go for more 'serious' shows like Top Chef and Chopped than the Ramsey driven shows.