katisha June 2 Share June 2 I'm on holidays at the moment so I can't watch MC on time delay as I usually do, so I'm waiting for the episode to come up on 10Play. The suspense is killing me. Will Nat play her pin? Will she be one of those contestants who go home still in possession of an immunity pin? But most important of all, how will she accessorise her hair? Link to comment
katisha June 2 Author Share June 2 (edited) Awww, I'm actually sad to see David go. I can see why he did because it was heavily foreshadowed by Darssh that the smoky glaze was a bit much but when he's at his best, David has made some impressive and different stuff. He certainly should have outlasted some others in the comp, that's for sure. And he gave me a good laugh when he told the judges he was sorry they'd never got to try his pistachio scrambled eggs. (I liked Harry's "fish guy" hat too.) 😂 Thank God Nat's bloody pin is gone. Not that she ever really needed it anyway as she seems to be a protected species. 😏 And on a totally shallow note, quite apart from the hair bows I just wish Nat would get her long fringe away from her eyes. It's not only unhygenic but it sort of gives me an eye twitch thinking about that hair scratching on corneas. Very glad for "Sue who" that she finally got a decent amount of airtime and that her fish turned out so well. You're actually right, @Snazzy Daisy - we have definitely heard more about Sav's dead mum than we have from Sue overall and that hardly seems fair, especially since Sue actually seems to be a pretty decent cook. I can confirm that the spoilers this year are nothing like as accurate as they have been in previous years because the person who was supposed to go i.e. the longest priced remaining contestant was Alex, and she ended up pretty much cooking the dish of the day. Wish that one had been true! Here's the recap. Quote It’s a two-round elimination. First, they will have 30 minutes to make a raw seafood dish. The amateurs who do not cause any fatalities in the first round will be safe, while those whose dishes contained deadly bacteria will go into round two. It’s not such good news for Mimi, who stumbles by putting too much honey on her tuna and pronouncing “shallots” weirdly; David, who overpowers his tuna, which is considered bullying; Sue, who makes things too complicated and gives everyone a headache; and Nat, who didn’t clean her squid and therefore did the impossible – making squid somehow even less appetising. Nat is devastated to be in round two, because she just assumed the judges were in her pocket. She has the opportunity to play her immunity pin, but there is a wonderful tradition of MasterChef contestants being eliminated due to their refusal to play a pin, and Nat has to consider whether she wants to join that cherished lineage of stupidity. Mimi comes out of the gate all guns blazing, dedicating the cook to her mother and grandmother and bringing out childhood photos in an intimidating show of strength. Meanwhile David is “neurologically spent” and is resorting to liquid smoke, a forbidden magic that the pure have always shunned. Sue is obviously safe after unlocking the secrets of the giant trout. Although Mimi’s prawns were offensive, the lengthy oxygen treatment they required after eating David’s smoked salmon cannot be overlooked, and so he must go home to his lab to continue his unnatural experiments and wreak a terrible revenge upon all mankind. Edited June 2 by katisha 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 2 Share June 2 S16•E25- Rick Stein’s Fish Elimination Congrats Lochy and Harry, top 3 dishes! 👏🏻 Now I totally understand why Harry’s new bride is OK with him being away. That “fish guy hat” should be banned from every households. It’s hideous. 🤣 Can we have another redemption cook to bring David back? Eliminate the one who loves experimenting but celebrate a one-trick pony. 🙄 David goes out on “neurologically spent”. No worries, you can show your pistachio scrambled egg on IG or TikTok. 😝 Keep cooking while researching about cancer, OK David! No more immunity pin, good! 👍🏻 Nat’s fans aren’t really happy with the “squid with skin” situation. They think if Rick Stein is OK with it, why aren’t the judges. They think Darrsh deserves to be in bottom 4, not Nat. I just think the production needs to get rid of the pin before they reach Top 10. Let’s see Nat’s performance moving forward without that safety net. There’s too much Nat and Alex in this episode. Can’t stand them. There’s something disingenuous about Alex’s happy demeanor and maniac grin. It takes me a while to warm up to Mimi, but Nat and Sav’s resting smug faces continue to rub me the wrong way. 10 hours ago, katisha said: But most important of all, how will she accessorise her hair? Gosh, that girly hair pins and all the ribbons are so juvenile, obvious contrast to her tattoos. The MC Hair Team needs to do something with Nat and Sue’s hair tendrils. They are messy and distracting. If they have time to experiment on Alex’s hairstyle, why can’t they do something with that hair tendrils. They’re so 2000. 🤦🏻♀️ 1 Link to comment
Mellowyellow June 3 Share June 3 For some reason X keeps previewing Sav’s tweets for me and she comes off as rather unpleasant. Massive chip on her shoulder and uber defensive. Link to comment
katisha June 4 Author Share June 4 On 6/3/2024 at 12:19 PM, Mellowyellow said: For some reason X keeps previewing Sav’s tweets for me and she comes off as rather unpleasant. Massive chip on her shoulder and uber defensive. I liked Sav at first but I think she was putting on a front and now her real character is shining through. You're right, too - she is SO defensive when anyone dares to ask if she can cook anything else which isn't Sri Lankan, whereas Sumeet, who COULD choose to react that way, actually understands that it's part of the way the competition goes i.e. in most cases (unless your name is Brent Draper) you are expected to show versatility no matter how good you are in your specialty cuisine. 1 Link to comment
katisha June 4 Author Share June 4 Jeez, just when I thought Nat couldn't get any more insufferable... 🤮 "The diners are about to taste MY food and I'm so excited!" Actually, I thought that was Harry and Sav's food, but whatever. 🙄 I almost wish Green had lost the challenge purely to puncture the balloon of Nat's arrogance but I suppose we can't have everything. I'm pretty sure she thinks she's the main reason the green team won even though her role was setting timers and being bossy from what I could tell. Well, I'd better get used to it because she's here for the long haul. No doubt about it. 1 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 4 Share June 4 S16•E26 - Pub Classics Service Challenge This is NOT my favorite episode. It’s getting so insufferable I have to pause it for 5-6 times and do other things to neutralize the negative vibes. “The public is gonna try MY FOOD.” Hey Nat, the entrée belongs to Harry and Sav. All you do is setting timers and counting plates. So f-king annoying. UGH. There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Her arrogance is the camouflage of insecurity. The nipple on Harry’s fish & chip ball is very distracting, courtesy of Nat. 😣 Does cultural influences have to be infused in EVERY challenges? Sri Lankan inspired sauce and Indian tandoori lamb in a pub? NOPE. Where are the chips? I totally wish the Green Team is sent to tomorrow’s elimination just to burst Nat’s bubble and to eliminate Sav for good. 😈 Re the Orange Team, the way Lochy leads his team is a stark contrast to bossy Nat. I have a sinking feeling that Sue will be eliminated next. JC’s food orgasm is escalating. It starts with throwing napkin, then banging table and now screaming? 😏 1 Link to comment
katisha June 4 Author Share June 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, Snazzy Daisy said: The nipple on Harry’s fish & chip ball is very distracting, courtesy of Nat. 😣 So glad I'm not the only one who went there when they saw the entree! 😀 1 hour ago, Snazzy Daisy said: Her arrogance is the camouflage of insecurity. I am getting a vision of what Nat could be like in real life. She's covered herself in over a hundred tatts (which is fine - her choice) but I bet if she caught anyone taking a second look she would bite their head off. "OMG! Stop staring! You're so prejudiced about my tattoos!" Same with her hair accessories. It all screams "LOOK AT MEEEE!" but she probably resents it if people do! I wonder if Nat might actually have strangled American Josh if his "I know alllll about cooking lamb racks" boast had gone astray? Edited June 4 by katisha 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 5 Share June 5 1 hour ago, katisha said: I wonder if Nat might actually have strangled American Josh if his "I know alllll about cooking lamb racks" boast had gone astray? Ohhh she will, at least verbally. 1 Link to comment
katisha June 5 Author Share June 5 13 hours ago, Snazzy Daisy said: I have a sinking feeling that Sue will be eliminated next. Sigh. I so wish you hadn't been right. If Sue felt hard done by concerning her edit this season, I wouldn't blame her one bit. We hardly got to know her at all but meanwhile, we've had to sit through waaaaaay too many talking heads from the likes of Nat and Sav, not to mention Alex. Speaking of Alex, I'm not sure if I dislike sad sulky Alex from tonight's episode even more than manically grinning Alex that we usually get. Gah! I'm also SO glad that Lochie didn't get eliminated because it would have seemed incredibly unjust after he injured that finger quite badly. And Darssh handled the whole challenge like a boss, to be honest. You won't be pleased to hear "Coles puppet" (LOL) is back again tomorrow with a Coles challenge, @Snazzy Daisy. All I can say is I don't care who wins it, as long as it's not Nat because even the way she said "Game on!" in the preview got me riled up! 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 5 Share June 5 (edited) S16•E27 - Keeping Up with Curtis Stone Keeping up with CS aka Coles Shill and his big d!ck energy. 🤡 “I feel like Curtis has got somewhere else to be.” Ka-ching! Rude, grumpy Curtis probably just wanna get it done, get his money and be on the earliest first class flight back to LA. To him, this is just a yearly contractual obligation. Alex cannot control her giddiness. Maybe if she stops being so giddy around Mr. Coles she would be able to cook her pork properly and not forgetting the dressing. Dammit, it’s so close to send this giddy girl home. Sue must be regretting boasting about her ability to multitask as a mom. People have started to notice her after the salt-baked fish and scallops-mansplaining drama. Now she’s gone after being treated with the sh!ttiest edit ever. S16 producers and editors have done her dirrrty. Could the outcome be different if Sue gives a dead mom sob story? 🤔 Well done Lochy, Darrsh and Gill! You guys are safe. It’s good that Lochy depends on his instincts and knowledge to catch up. And Darrsh has also improved - he’s being methodical, focus and clean. Gill should’ve told Curtis to f*ck off when he replies her in a very rude way. What happens to Lochy today happened to Kishwar before. It’s very irresponsible of the producers to let it happens again in the cook-along episodes just to heighten the stress level and keep the contestants on edge. There’s no need for the rushed, rapid knifework. The end dish would still be the same. 10 hours ago, katisha said: All I can say is I don't care who wins it, as long as it's not Nat because even the way she said "Game on!" in the preview got me riled up! I seriously hope NAT, SAV, ALEX and PEZZA will not be crowned as S16 winner. Am getting disingenuous vibes from all of them. Alternatively, the universe may wanna play a prank on me and let them all be in the Top 5. 🤣 10 hours ago, katisha said: You won't be pleased to hear "Coles puppet" (LOL) is back again tomorrow with a Coles challenge, @Snazzy Daisy. The right script: “Let’s start with the BAD news, the OVERRATED Coles Shill will be joining us again tomorrow.” There you have it! 😆 Edited June 5 by Snazzy Daisy 1 Link to comment
katisha June 6 Author Share June 6 (edited) Don't think recapper Ben likes Coles Puppet either! Or Alex! The episode begins with a huge shock to anyone who has never heard of MasterChef by introducing the muscular meat-wrangler Curtis Stone, best known as a judge on hit dessert detective show Crime Scene Kitchen, and also apparently a cook of some kind. Curtis enters the kitchen, broad shoulders rippling and godlike face shining in the light. Immediately the amateurs bow down before him, wanting nothing more than to bask in the glow of his divine manliness. Today one cook will be forced out of Curtis’s light, to spend eternity in outer darkness. “I never in my wildest dreams thought I’d be cooking with Curtis Stone,” Alex bubbles, which is a bit strange. She deliberately applied to be on MasterChef, a show on which Curtis Stone appears at least once every year, and yet somehow this was beyond her wildest dreams? Her dreams are, bizarrely, less wild than her real-life actions. Meanwhile, Lachlan slices through the top of his finger, which slows him down considerably but does add an intriguing new protein to the dish. Curtis refuses to stop while Lachlan gets medical attention. “Mercy does not exist in this dojo!” he screams, as Lachlan slowly slumps to the floor in a pool of blood. The cook takes a disturbing turn as Curtis begins to fill the room with smoke and urges his followers to do the same, risking the lives of all present. He pauses to perform a paid advertisement for Coles brand pork, which is not only delicious, healthy, and RSPCA- approved, but grants the power of flight to all who eat it. Edited June 6 by katisha 2 Link to comment
katisha June 6 Author Share June 6 (edited) Since we were again lumbered with Coles Puppet tonight, my strategy for getting through the episode was to barrack for anyone who isn't called Nat, Alex or Sav. I didn't have to barrack against Pezza because he was still absent for unknown reasons (presumably he'll be back for the elimination episode on Sunday?) But let me just say I'm absolutely thrilled for Sumeet that she won today and that sauce she made is one I'd actually like to try, so I might have to be an obedient Coles ™️ puppet myself and go there tomorrow! 😂 Sav, Agnetha from ABBA called and she wants her blue eyeshadow from 1974 back. Mimi, one of these days you might realise that for most mere mortals who aren't Billie, it's better not to try and do too much in a challenge because you might risk, I don't know, maybe leaving the sauce off your dish IN A SAUCE CHALLENGE. 🙄 They just had to put Nat in the preview saying "Game on!" about her sauce, but I was so pleased to find that because she made something pretty unoriginal (I mean, I'm not a good cook but even to me a fusion of Thai and Indonesian doesn't seem much of a stretch, especially when it comes to a satay sauce), she wasn't even one of the front runners in the challenge and we hardly had to hear from her at all. Long may it continue! (but sadly, it very likely won't!) Edited June 6 by katisha 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 6 Share June 6 12 hours ago, katisha said: Curtis enters the kitchen, broad shoulders rippling and godlike face shining in the light. Immediately the amateurs bow down before him, wanting nothing more than to bask in the glow of his divine manliness. Nah, nothing divine about this man. He reminds me of Dru Gru from Despicable Me, always. 😆😆😆 2 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 6 Share June 6 S16•E28- The 2-Nations Sauciest Dish Am hoping to see dessert sauce but nobody is brave enough to cook it. Is it hard to do because of the geographical bit in the brief? Hey Sav, that disco blue eyeshadow is so dated. Yesterday’s was unironed low-cut dress and now the heavy eye-makeup. Why? Sav’s poached fish in her Sri Lankan/Thai red sauce looks pathetic without crispy skin. Very unappetizing. Mimi leaving off the sauce in a sauce challenge. Girl, you are not Queen Billie. Stop doing too much and trying too hard. Less is more. Nat is so full of BS. The peanut sauce for satay is an Indonesian dish. She doesn’t clarify what Thai elements that she has incorporated into her sauce. Your mom cooked that sauce but it does NOT make it “Thai”. Please don’t insult our intelligence. 🙄 Am glad Mr. Coles calls her dish basic because it is. Why are the judges suddenly calling Alex “Crispy”? I know her surname is “Crisp” but they never done it before. A dream comes true for the Sauce Boss. Well done! Sumeet has come so far from someone who’s afraid to cook without spices to someone who is no longer afraid to step out of her comfort zone. Unfortunately, she still has some haters online. “Winning this challenge is better than winning MCAU 2024.” Lady, don’t jinx yourself! 🤦🏻♀️ Coles will only produce and market Sumeet’s sauce on limited edition basis. Hope she can find some investors to kickstart her sauce empire. The main question is… who’s the owner of this InTalian sauce - Sumeet, MasterChef or Coles? 1 Link to comment
katisha June 7 Author Share June 7 5 hours ago, Snazzy Daisy said: Your mom cooked that sauce but it does NOT make it “Thai”. Please don’t insult our intelligence. 🙄 Am glad Mr. Coles calls her dish basic because it is. Yes, you'd think someone who they keep telling us is great with flavours could do better than satay sauce, wouldn't you? Re a dessert sauce, I reckon David would have made one and as a genuine innovator, he might have gone close to winning. Another thing occurs to me - Sav keeps making sauces which are too hot and spicy for a lot of palates and as much as she might think people who aren't from her background should just suck it up and adapt, compare that to Sumeet's intelligence in fusing Indian with Italian, the latter having flavours much more familiar to older Australians, meaning they would be more likely to give the sauce a try. 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 7 Share June 7 1 hour ago, katisha said: Yes, you'd think someone who they keep telling us is great with flavours could do better than satay sauce, wouldn't you? I cannot believe she isn’t creative enough to develop a punchy sauce based on Thai ingredients like fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha sauce, tamarind, lemongrass, galangal, lime etc. What about elevating the flavor of Thai green curry or Tom Yam soup? She’s overrated, IMHO. The franchise is brainwashing us into thinking she’s great with flavors. Just because we couldn’t taste her dishes? 🙄 Based on TV guide, the next elimination will be a plant-based challenge. Let’s see whether she can survive that. 1 hour ago, katisha said: Another thing occurs to me - Sav keeps making sauces which are too hot and spicy for a lot of palates and as much as she might think people who aren't from her background should just suck it up and adapt, compare that to Sumeet's intelligence in fusing Indian with Italian, the latter having flavours much more familiar to older Australians, meaning they would be more likely to give the sauce a try. I can’t tell whether Sav suffers from tunnel vision OR she actually hides behind her mantra of “championing Sri Lankan cuisines”. She tells us she’s a baker but she really struggled in the dessert pressure test. The vibe that I get from her - she needs to be always right. If you tell her she’s wrong, she’ll scream discrimination etc. People who follow her on socmed say she has a combative personality. JC is so fond of Sumeet from the beginning. I think he can recognize talent/potential once he sees it. Remember the “can you live with me” line? 😆 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 7 Share June 7 Nat has a lot of supporters online but am glad people have started to notice on how much airtime the network/franchise has given her. 😏 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 7 Share June 7 (edited) Some feedbacks on Sumeet's sauce. Edited June 7 by Snazzy Daisy 1 Link to comment
Snazzy Daisy June 8 Share June 8 (edited) True that! Sumeet does have the most beautiful hair in the kitchen and a lovely personality too. She doesn't need all the ribbons, the hair tendrils or the Princess Leia buns to stand out. 🙄 MasterChef's Sumeet Saigal On Having Her Sauce Stocked In Coles | The Project Edited June 8 by Snazzy Daisy 1 Link to comment
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