MasterChef Fans Anyone?
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MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
I may start it up, I love to cook, it's my passion. Always loved food shows, I watched all of Masterchef Junior and Chopped.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Yeah Masterchef is great. Ironchef America and Hells Kitchen were great too. So was Good Eats.
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
Which country?
ollinger
G.O.A.T.
Another sad example of the too-prevalent Culture of Humiliation. I happened to turn it on once and there was Joe Bastianich throwing someone's dish into the trash basket, telling her "this is garbage and you're a joke" as she wept. Never watched again, as that's not my idea of entertainment.
Russeljones
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah, there's too much of that.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
They could do away with all the condescending Simon-Cowell-esque style of criticism and the shows wouldn't suffer at all. I don't need that, I'm watching to see cooking and creativity. The best dishes and worst dishes speak for themselves. I don't think they realize how unnecessary those scenes are.
dParis
Hall of Fame
Unfortunately, I don't think we realize how necessary those scenes are. They are probably good for a few ratings points. Otherwise, I agree.
I liked the Iron Chef shows, but I'll probably skip this.
I agree the emotional aspect of the show is puffed up and only for the TV ratings; however, like michaelnadal, I watch purely for the creative dishes and the culinary art aspect. I normally wouldn't watch reality but out of love of food, I watch this show. And I'm curious who wins every season.
Dedans Penthouse
Legend
Spot on. Instead of the "you're the weakest link!" mentality, I prefer the 'instructional' route (e.g. what you'd see on the 'Create' network, e.g. America's Test Kitchen, Herbert Keller, Kevin Dundon, etc.).
ollinger
G.O.A.T.
^^ I watch Food Network and Cooking Channel all the time, love to get cooking tips, and at least their competition shows don't seem intended to reduce the contestants to tears, though that sometimes happens through no fault of the judges (when those almonds your toasting become a bonfire).
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Yeah me too! Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is one of my favourites, we have nothing like that here, so it opens my mind a bit.
Russeljones
Talk Tennis Guru
As an avid food enthusiast, I have to say nothing ever came close to BBCs Saturday Kitchen with Keith Floyd. Amazing food shown in the most authentic way possible.
Russeljones
Talk Tennis Guru
Having said that, of course the sessions Jacques Pepin and Julia Child have on TV are also exquisite.
Dedans Penthouse
Legend
Rock Strongo
Legend
Iron Chef Japan is something I regularly watched before. I like the UK version too with Michel Roux.
Vcore89
Talk Tennis Guru
Helps too that ''Chopped'' grand champion Jun Tanaka shows up on Saturday Kitchen.
Although when it comes to cookery shows, I'll stick with the King of the Noughties, Jamie Oliver.
There's also an older guy--I don't know who he was--who cooks outdoors (sometimes on a boat; not a luxury yacht of course) and drinks quite a bit, but the point is, the cooking is done in a rudimentary manner using only earth, wood and fire! Basically bring a skillet, spoon and fork and a kitchen knife.
The forehand
Rookie
From the Uk so I watch that version which I think is more about cooking. Where the US version is just another thing where people watch Ramsey shout.
Vcore89
Talk Tennis Guru
Gordon Ramsay's flagship Manhattan restaurant is demoted...loses two Michelin stars
Mail Online, Published: 12:52 GMT, 16 February 2014 | Updated: 16:30 GMT, 17 February 2014
Gordon Ramsay has been known for reducing others to tears.
The 47-year-old chef said: 'I started crying when I lost my stars. It's a very emotional thing for any chef.
'It's like losing a girlfriend. You want her back.'
One star is considered 'very good', while two is 'excellent' and three is rated as 'exceptional cuisine'.
Mail Online, Published: 12:52 GMT, 16 February 2014 | Updated: 16:30 GMT, 17 February 2014
Gordon Ramsay has been known for reducing others to tears.
The 47-year-old chef said: 'I started crying when I lost my stars. It's a very emotional thing for any chef.
'It's like losing a girlfriend. You want her back.'
One star is considered 'very good', while two is 'excellent' and three is rated as 'exceptional cuisine'.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
I started this season, watching episode 2 later.
Russeljones
Talk Tennis Guru
Gordon Ramsay's flagship Manhattan restaurant is demoted...loses two Michelin stars
Mail Online, Published: 12:52 GMT, 16 February 2014 | Updated: 16:30 GMT, 17 February 2014
Gordon Ramsay has been known for reducing others to tears.
The 47-year-old chef said: 'I started crying when I lost my stars. It's a very emotional thing for any chef.
'It's like losing a girlfriend. You want her back.'
One star is considered 'very good', while two is 'excellent' and three is rated as 'exceptional cuisine'.
Ouch! I can imagine this hurt someone with his ego particularly bad!
LazyNinja19
Banned
I like MasterChef Australia. It's a great show!
I watches 2 episodes of MC U.S couple of months back, but didn't like it at all. OTOH, the Aussie one clicks with me every single time.
Following the current season 6. Sarah Todd is gorgeous.
I like her, and Emelia.
I watches 2 episodes of MC U.S couple of months back, but didn't like it at all. OTOH, the Aussie one clicks with me every single time.
Following the current season 6. Sarah Todd is gorgeous.
I like her, and Emelia.
