Masterchef 2012

[shakespearegirl]

I used to work with Jonathan, FFS raw fondants!

 

[BoatieBird]

is there a point to the restaurant bit? it doesn't seem to affect their results at all

Hmmm, I've pondered the same question.
I think it might be to see if they still want it quite so much when they've had a taste of working in a pro kitchen.
Was there a bloke in one series who changed his mind after his first experience in the pro kitchen

 

[trashpony]

Hmmm, I've pondered the same question.
I think it might be to see if they still want it quite so much when they've had a taste of working in a pro kitchen.
Was there a bloke in one series ago who changed his mind after his first experience in the pro kitchen

I think it's just to teach them stuff and give us a bit of variety. In the later rounds, it does count a bit doesn't it? The chefs give feedback on individuals

 

[BoatieBird]

I think it's just to teach them stuff and give us a bit of variety. In the later rounds, it does count a bit doesn't it? The chefs give feedback on individuals

Yes, it definitely seemed to have more value in the later rounds, which was a shame for Lee as he performed really well in the pro kitchen but didn't get through.

I've just caught up on this week's episodes and I like the way the 24 were chosen just on their food, I felt last year's was a bit too personality led.
But I did miss the early round fuck ups - no more deconstructed trifle moments

Oh, and I had to fast forward the bit where the big guy blubbed, my bottom lip started to quiver in sympathy with his

 

[Dan Jones]

Anyone else think episode 2 was just a BIT strange? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151176756360431

 

[purenarcotic]

The FB doesn't work. Lack of permission to view the page.

 

[Dan Jones]

Oh - how annoying! Let's try YouTube! - http://youtu.be/OHTV_Udr-4o

 

[trashpony]

A quick reminder that Dhruv is going to be on it tonight

 

[Orang Utan]

Who's dhruv?

 

[trashpony]

Who's dhruv?

He won in 2010 iirc

 

[madzone]

Broad beans and cumin

 

[purenarcotic]

I like the sound of loads of the dishes. I'd hate to have to choose, tasting menu please

 

[Orang Utan]

Ooh here's hoping the desserts will be a disaster

 

[purenarcotic]

From the previews it looks like one of them definitely does cock up desert big time.

 

[Santino]

Gregg had one of everything.

 

[mrs quoad]

Raw lamb what?

Walked in too late, someone seemed unhappy!

 

[purenarcotic]

Strings on a poussin, whatever will we do!

 

[Orang Utan]

I would have eaten that lamb.
Looked fine to me

 

[mincepie]

I'm in love with Aki

Likewise...I love her enthusiasm.
Perhaps it might get annoying after a while, but still, you've got to give her credit for trying.

Besides it's nice to see people with real talent and people that really do care..unlike all the fakers on xFactor etc.

 

[purenarcotic]

I've never seen such a small portion served as a main. We got rid of nouvelle cuisine for good bloody reason. I'd send it back if I'd got such a small plate of grub.

 

[Orang Utan]

Who's the bloke who looks like an evil wizard?

 

[trashpony]

Oh god, Matthew's gone to pieces

 

[madzone]

Soggy bottomed tart.

 

[Orang Utan]

Haha! Total meltdown!

 

[wayward bob]

so mains were all shite and puds not looking much better

 

[purenarcotic]

John cracks me up 'it's not me you've let down it's yourself' and 'how long?' 'it's definitely coming' 'christmas is also coming'

 

[starfish]

Soggy bottomed tart.

Theres been alot of them on the telly recently.

 

[wayward bob]

i like that some of the disasters turn out to be triumphs and some of them turn out to be disasters

 

[wayward bob]

alien boy done good

 

[wayward bob]

charlie to go