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Okay - I think I'm going to have to vacation to that little corner of silence with a large pile of books. It kind of sounds awesome! Hope the X-Ray machine shooter gets help. He seemed like a nice boy. (And why would he not get his security deposit back unless he glued the tin foil into place?) Totally knew the husband was the FBI agent killer.

So happy the adoptive parent was the nurse!!!! and I loved the baseball bouquet!

Was I the only one yelling fettucine at my screen? And filet crusted in Frito's might have been good. I agree that the rules were way too lose by some contestants. Dragon Fruit starts with a D. Fajita sausage? I think Marcel was robbed, but, hey, he's famous from a different network. I was also kind of surprised that Mark Murphy went first -- Cat Cora's flatbread looked like something I could have made for a weeknight supper. As for the ethnic food challenge, both Marcel's and Alex's looked amazing. I think Marcel should have won the frozen food challenge as well as the F foods. But, we learned that Melissa is besties with Alex. (Really? I don't see that.)

At the end of the day, Food Network left the final three up to a vote. One made clams, not easily found affordably in all parts of the country. One made a whole branzino, not easily found in all parts of the country. One cooked a steak. Cowboy Lenny played the game. Additionally, the producers of the pilots were idiots. Luca and the other gorgeous Italian chef talked about her menu. I have had no problem understanding Luca all season. None. And yet, I googled burnt meat pasta the next morning to learn that it was burnt wheat pasta. Nicole was told to loosen up and was filmed repeatedly sipping from a beer bottle. While I absolutely miss Michael Chiarello's wine suggestions, we already have Aunt Sandy for boozing it up on the air. (And for all I know ever single sip of the beer (three) made it into the pilot.) Lenny wisely cooked a steak and told a cornpone story to go with it. That's what Kermit and Medusa want. Apparently, that's what the majority of their viewers want. I was very, very, very disappointed with the food knowledge from most of the contestants this season. When I read the bios, I had pegged Christopher (dreamie!) or Aryen as the winners. Of course, Christopher was too stiff (i.e. not screaming in your face ala Ray Ray) and Aryen just didn't seem to be a cooking. Not too surprised the Lenny won.

What do I know about fashion: I loved Fade's pantsuit. Finally something that can be fashionable and get the Wal-Mart/ Market Basket shoppers out of their lounge pj bottoms! I also loved the Ewok hoodie (not so much the pantsuit though -- my small bladder does better in separates). Based on what the judges wanted, I really think Christine should have won. She actually made something more believable and I think that should count for something. As for the departures, Angela was a mercy killing. Her thought process was great though!!!! Finance is definitely the last place to modernize. As for the worst look, I thought it was Hernan. Seriously. Yuck. Mary Poppins was pretty bad. So was the burlap sack with the leather harness. But the random trains that connect to one's bustier was ridiculous -- even Tina Turner's character in Mad Max would have said no to that!!!

The only viable way I can see this working is if Louis sells out Harvey. Louis won't do that to someone he considers a friend, even if Harvey doesn't consider the friendship to be real. In my mind, Louis sells out Harvey, moves to Boston and reunites with Sheila. He gets a job teaching at Harvard and learns Mike is a fraud. He uses that information to take down Jessica. Mike stops practicing law and becomes Rachel's paralegal. Donna finds a new young up and coming lawyer to make into the next Harvey, as well as finally developing a personal life. Now for the good in the episode. I'm loving the Fed. I don't want him to bring Louis down, but I'm enjoying the thoroughness of his search. I also loved Katrina's polka dot blouse. Once again, the cussing was annoying.

Loved young Lewicki the orderly asking for the autograph and promising organic fruit to Dr. Pierce. If only he know what he was getting himself into! I also very much enjoyed the psychiatrist being guilty. I know that their was a set up before Daniel went into his session, but I love that the guy even stabbed himself to sell it. I didn't care for the hint of longing in Daniel's eyes when Kate was getting transferred. I love this show as it is and DO NOT WANT a Kate - Daniel relationship. Ick. I also didn't like the Donny cheating potential. That's going to make their separation easier. I think they can break up without making either one of them the bad guys.

Yes, I said to myself -- she's ripping off the hardware tankini look that Emilio did on his first season. Emilio's model sold it though!!! My favorites were the straw dress, the crying girl's origami dress, and the fish scale CD top with the film strip skirt. I didn't hate the CD dresses, but they were too short, shiny and tight for my taste (totally Heidi, though). Based on the six designers lined up at the end, I thought Hernan won - great use of the film strips and either the marquee skirt or the 1960's hippie top over muslin were going home. What do I know, though?

I thought the same thing about Nicole's clams (although I adore clams) and then we hopped over to Luca. Branzino? And a whole fish at that? Don't get me wrong, I thought Luca's dish looked amazing. And I wanted his fish (and Lenny's coffee rubbed steak). I'm adventurous enough in the kitchen to take on a whole fish, but I wonder how many of the Food Network viewers are? Judging from the selection process, Kermit and Medusa seem to think we are idiots. Finally, I have proudly boasted all season that I could understand Luca. Then, last night, the two most beautiful chefs in New York sat down and talked about "burnt meat" pasta. Then, I saw the screen cap during the pilot -- burnt wheat pasta does kinda sound better. It doesn't matter who wins, in a year, they'll be guest judging Guy's Grocery Games, if we even remember their name.

Louis (and the fashion) are the only reason I watch Suits. Don't promise somebody 'anything' for a reward and say no to the only thing you know they have wanted for their entire career. Offer him a reward, but be specific. "Gosh, Louis, would you like a chauffer and the Rolls Royce?" I loved that he decided to work from home and be with Sheila. Yes, the children issue is a huge one, but those two had a special chemistry. And he loves her. And she loves him. I'm still furious that Louis signed that document admitting to guilt for the finance transfer. Dang it! He lives for being a clean lawyer. I want him to either have Jessica's pretty boyfriend or Mike get that issue resolved ASAP. I don't want Louis to go to jail. I'm okay with Mike coming back, even though it's stupid. It just shows that Louis is the most likeable human being on the show. He knows what a monster that #1Million guy is. He's indebted to him, but he doesn't want others to be. Whether it is for Rachel or not, I don't know. I just know it was a selfless act, which is rare on this program. And what do you mean Louis is working on Rosh Hashanah? In my state, it is illegal to make people work on their religious holidays. Loved Donna's white dress and Jessica's black or navy long sleeved suit!

I googled St. Berna-doodles and they are adorable. Maura's new man seems to have the patience of a saint -- three dates cancelled: 2 for work and 1 for a sudden visit to Daddy. Wait, there was a murder? Oh yes, it was a disgusting start. I didn't need to see the fingers broken. And, as a Catholic, the actor playing the priest and/or the writer don't seem to know much about the Catholic Church. If the bookseller was truly trying to clear his conscience, Catholic's have Confession and the Seal of the Confessional can not be broken in court. If the bookseller trusted the priest with the book, why wouldn't he confess to him? Finally, I was really glad the young lad from the Boys and Girls Club was innocent.

My first thought after seeing that set up was for Luca to have two plates: one with Arborio rice and one with cauliflower. Right before handing the plates to the family, do the ole three card monte with the two plates and ask them to taste the one they wanted. I also thought Lenny's herb garden tip was a hit. Finally, Hair Product -- that goodness she is gone. <Happy Dance Woot Woot!> All she had to do was either kebobs, stir fry, tacos, a fancy looking Panini or meat on the grill with a foil pack of veggies. Mention cost, time to prep, and calories and it's a home run!

I find I'm flipping the channel. TNT gives me Rizzoli and Isles, Perception, Major Crimes, and Dallas. Oh, and Franklin and Bash, but sometimes that one can be too much like cotton candy (content non-existent!).At least, I still have my NCIS reruns on USA!

That was a really, really strange episode. The stolen doll plot was kind of cool. The amber alert, the chase, and then the doll being unveiled - love that. I hated the fireman and his wife getting in trouble. Yes, they did not go through the proper protocols, but if they had gone to their attorney and gotten a legal private adoption for Owen, it would have been fine. Of course, the real father also needed his son. Just so darned disappointing that Owen couldn't have both. The doll maker was really creepy. Donny and Kate have zero chemistry together. They have already been married to each other and divorced. Why is the subject of children just coming up now? Most people discuss children long before they get engaged -- it's kind of deal breaker if the partners disagree. OK, it should be a deal-breaker if the partners disagree (except in a handful of special cases, like unforeseen medical problems). Kate needs to tell him and tell him NOW. Of course, for drama's sake, it'll be announced on the season's cliffhanger finale or when they get to the church for the wedding. And then, it'll leave the door open for Kate and Daniel, which sounds like a horrible romance as well. This show is fun without romance, but if the producers feel they need it, Lewicki is cute. Revolving girlfriends have to deal with stopping a date to take Daniel to a crime scene might be fun.

I get that it's a game with rules and time limits, but I'm really disappointed that I didn't see multiple meals from the Children's Hospital chef. I was more interested in seeing what he put together than any of the other three contestants.

I'm not the most adventurous eater in the world, but I do love proteins. When 'Caesar' started doling out the proteins to Sarah's team, I was impressed. Great proteins, all of which I've had. Yum! Then, 'Caesar' moved to Emma's team -- sea urchins? I know they are a delicacy in Japan and, honestly, I'd probably very much enjoy them, but I wouldn't have the first idea about preparing or flavor matching them. And why did Miss Travel The World and knows all sorts of food items think the Cowboy would know more about sea urchins than she does? Was she setting up a colleague to take the fall? While Lenny didn't serve a good dish this week, he did help Emma with her pork (that he would have rocked) and did the beverage pairings for their group. I think the cowboy knows his food. Nicole also impressed me by reigning in Pageant Girl at the supermarket. Finally, I had watched Chopped earlier in the day, so I have to ask. Why didn't anyone call out Pageant Girl on her portions? I know she was served a 32 ounce piece of meat, but that didn't mean she needed to give them that much. I'm willing to bet Giada doesn't eat 32 ounces of food in a month! (Also, Pageant Girl's table manners reminded me of Guy Fieri -- that's sooooo not a compliment.)

I watch on a delay as well. Didn't love the episode -- think Lewicki needs a 200% pay raise! Rizzoli and Isles had a locked room murder a week or two before this one. That played into my 'meh' feelings about the episode. Also, when Jennings was doing that wrist snapping thing, I immediately didn't think neurological condition -- I thought anger management! Some therapists recommend snapping a rubber band against your wrist when you feel angry (or whatever you are trying to have addressed) to increase your perception of the issue.

I want Jeremiah to be happy, but I just don't see him with the waitress.

Quick thought on Angela's trip to the Ob-GYN: I kind of hope it's manipulation. If Baby Rizzoli is going to happen, Jane needs to go to those appointments. She's over 35; so while she looks amazing, she is still high risk. Perhaps Angela going will cause her to say "Fine, I'll go, but you have to stay in the waiting room/ car/ Starbucks down the street." Probably not it, though.

Aww, I was so sure it was the doctor who was rushing Maura to sign the death certificate and not Days Of Our Lives Brady Black. Definitely want Maura to date the Prof -- could be good for her to have a personal life outside the Rizzolis. (Remember her parents? Yikes!) I like the substory about Frost's chair. That felt real to me.

Skills none of these knuckleheads have!

If I was at that pool party (and trust me, no one wants to see me in my swimsuit), I'd be heading for Luca's station -- seafood sounds great for a hot day. My next choice would have been Nicole and then Emma or Lenny. I say that as a foodie, though. The demographic for that event was young 20s looking for Vegas fun. That completely changes what you should make and how you should sell it. Emma's idea would be great for foodies. What did the party crowd want? Burgers.

Yes, yes, and yes, ParadoxLost! Summer is for trashy novels and fun tv. I miss Monk and Burn Notice. Covert Affairs has gotten really laden with nudity of late. Suits has always been darker than the previous programs, but I've felt for a while that it's almost too mean to Louis and none of the characters are really 100% likeable (except maybe Louis and Donna). I lasted 15 minutes into Graceland before shutting it off - too dark. The television ads for both Rush and Satisfaction have no appeal to me. I want my summer programming to be like summer, short, sweet and filled with blue skies and homemade strawberry ice cream.

What Chessie Girl said! PBS is where I get actual food content (Martha, Cook's Country, Sarah Moulton, Hubert Keller...) That said, I appreciate the snarkability of this show. That's why I'm on Team Lenny. I think he's one of the better cooks left (his pepper tasting was a farce in my opinion) and he's every bit as believable as SemiHo Sandy saving us money (spice packets for all!!!!!).

No one watched? With the flashback scenes with the victim's rotten acting, I can't blame you. When the father and sons were getting arrested, I couldn't figure out why the mother wasn't as well.