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Something that concerns me about the RV is that it is in the middle of nowhere. I think about the safety of Janelle and especially the young daughter who, at times, will be out there alone. That's scary, to me, for both of them. I also wonder how they will manage in that wilderness on heavy rainy days and once it begins snowing. I think Janelle would be better served taking the money she spent buying the RV and using it to rent an apartment for the two of them, even allowing $$$ to rent a monthly storage unit.

All the more reason why Yara shouldn't go to Ukraine with the child without Jovi. It's just too dangerous. I wouldn't recommend she go to Prague either since her mother is unsettled at the moment. Yara's girlfriends are anything but friends to her. They're mean, rude and a bad influence on Yara.

It came out "clitorious." All I could think of was how it rhymed with glorious!

How convenient to have a shovel handy right next to the grill!

How can Cody afford to joint a dating service? They don't come cheap.

The "canned ham" I saw being used in the recent recipe was Spam, a square/rectangular processed product. The "canned ham" I would buy years ago had a teardrop shape and definitely was real ham.

I thought the fish being cooked looked like swordfish steaks, which are one of the most expensive fish in the market. Haven't had it for years because of that. Most restaurants don't seem to offer it any more.

I'm confused on why the show is named The Great American Recipe when most of the foods being prepared by the contestants are ethic specialties representing their heritages. And so many of them are hot/spicy. So far, it's a so-so for me.

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode even though when it began I thought I'd end up deleting it quickly. For me, they could air a similar show ever year bringing us up to date on what individuals or groups are doing currently. It was also fun to see the judges as how they looked in previous years. Maybe some facial enhancements on the ladies?

At the end of each elimination, the teams are told where the next location will be. I wonder why they don't use this time to do some research online, everything from using a map to familiarize themselves with the area as well as look for possible parking spots, such as breweries and wineries that have been advantageous in the past, or parks, festivals, stopping areas, etc. Rather, they seem to drive aimlessly around looking for a place to park. Perhaps they could make a few phone calls asking for permission to park, unless this is not permitted by the producers?

I found the chicken soup meal cringe worthy. First off, they didn't seem to know that the best homemade chicken soup is made with bone-in chicken where most of the flavor comes from. Certainly, it doesn't come from expensive cut-up white breast meat which has little flavor. And then, eating soup with a fork? I guess you use a fork for the noodles and chicken and a spoon for the broth? And nothing else on the table, bread or ? This group of women on the show this season have little to no self-esteem or self-respect. There is only one man this season who is reasonably attractive and interesting. The others leave a lot to be desired that are not worthy of a second glance. I also question why they all seem to reside in small, lower income homes while they should be working, bringing in two, three or possibly four incomes. I wonder what their job skills or education is. Isn't it strange that of all the couplings this season there are no young children among them?

Not positive about this but when Alana was eating during her date with Justin, it looked like she had TWO good-sized hamburgers on her plate. It was just a split second view. Not exactly healthy. Is fowling a new activity/sport (throwing a football at bowling-type pins)? I've never heard of it here in So. California. Alana and her date didn't seem to be able to knock many over. It didn't look like much fun.

The website As Worn on TV shows Dorit's square neck colorful dress to be by Dolce and Gabbana. Two websites are shown selling it: Farfetch for $1995 and MyTheresa for $2155.

The issue that most concerned me about the new property is the stream or culvert filled with water. Not only is it a hazard for the young children being attracted to it with disastrous results, but it may eventually flood the entire property. Also, I can see it being a cesspool for mosquito breeding( assuming mosquitos are prevalent in that area). While the interior of the house may be lovely, the property itself looks run down, something that recluses/hoarders would like. I, too, noticed Lilah sitting on the kitchen counter with no one watching her, ready to grab her should she begin falling off. Z&T don't seem to be the best parents. (Having had 3 children in 3 years many years ago, I'm well aware of the difficulties in raising three small children. It isn't easy. I hope they don't continue this pattern.)

I was hoping Ellen's mother would either have been there for mentioned. Apparently she's 91 now, hope her health is good. She was a big part of the show years ago, delightful woman. There was an elderly woman in the audience sitting with the family but did not look like Ellen's mother.