O.K. so did anyone catch the look on Dzinterested’s face when
Doreen got booted and was saying goodbye? It was like, “Get over youself, it’s just a TV show”.
I’m thinking they’ll keep her dzumbass until the final 3 or 4 just to keep the viewers watching.
I’ve been having fun watching this season, as usual. The interesting thing about this show is that it is a casting call, but nobody is quite sure what they are casting for.
I think that the network is really hoping Aarti goes somewhere, because they always seem to be hoping against hope to get an Indian cuisine show that works.
I wonder what Giada thinks every time she sees at Giada Jr. going around trying to out Giada her. They would seem to have the bubbly Italian niche filled already.
I like Aria, she’s the front-runner and I’m sure she’d be great on a straight-up cooking show, but does she have the extra spark to go beyond that to become a food “personality” like Guy or Duff or Paula.
I think there is a chance that Das could have that something more, particularly if he can show himself credible in his food and presentation.
In fact, I think we should keep an eye out for somebody they can use for a show that isn’t purely a cooking show like prior-season loser Adam Gertler with his “Will Work for Food.”
Hat boy sort of annoys me now, but he might just have the chops to go through.
Dzhinky-dink seems to be the overdriven housewife they always try to put on, but who gets irritating quickly (and she’s done it quicker than most).
All in all, my favorite this season is turning out to be Bob, who is getting great camera cuts of “WTF” facial expressions.
Bumping before the new episode 'cause I finally saw ep #2. First, thanks Delores Reborn for the encouragement that I wasn’t rambling too much! I’d hope to ramble like Aarti but my fear is that I’m more like Dzintra.
And speaking of Drizzt … well, I don’t mean to get nasty or anything, but can someone tell me who she’s [del]sleeping with[/del] connected to on this show? Because I don’t see her having done a single damn thing right, and yet she manages to sneak past each week. At least Doreen produced a decent potato soup last week, even though it lacked the ornaments she wanted. And her step of the 11-step lasagna (or whatever they were making) seemed to go well, except for the little frowny face.
Drizzt’s attitude is awful. Every time she’s given a task, she bitches and plays the martyr. Last week it was “Dessert! No one wants to cook dessert! How can I present this dessert when I haven’t tasted it 'cause I went to the hospital and apparently lost my taste buds?” This week it’s “Oh great, all I have to do is place the pasta on the plate, BFD” – as if anyone else’s single step was much better. Sack up, woman. I can’t wait to see the back of her, although as mentioned above she might stay 'cause she’s good for pissing off the audience. She reminds me of the evil spawn of Sandra Lee and Rachael Ray’s worst characteristics.
Aria didn’t do as well this week, but she still seems to be a frontrunner. I was worried when she spaced on those meatballs, but the judges seemed to forgive her. Bob was surprisingly understanding, even making excuses for her. “Well, if you had to cook a whole batch of meatballs it’s no wonder you couldn’t taste the seasoning properly.”
BTW, I thought Duff was a pretty good judge. The carnival challenge was interesting and I actually appreciated everyone’s take on their inspiration food. Except for Tom (or was it Carl/whatever his name is, the improv guy?), who even though he used the caramel corns couldn’t identify any reason his dish was inspired by them. DAS’s lemon/pepper chicken looked amazing – I’m actually surprised he didn’t win the challenge. Except that he seems to lack something on camera; he’s surprisingly stiff when presenting his stuff. You guys are right about Aarti; she really needs to get a grip on her insecurities. Maybe she’ll start to blossom with confidence now that she won the week.
Oredigger77 you may be right about Herb. He has done well, and he’s got a point of view that’s pretty easy to define and present. I’m kinda surprised there isn’t a healthy eating show on the network… at least, as far as I can remember.
Definitely enjoying the show, which I’ve never seen before!
You’re definitely not like Dzitzy!
I’m looking forward to tonight.
Sssshhhhh! I want to talk about hairballs!
There’s “Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger” but that’s the only one that comes to mind.
I accidently knock someone down and don’t even see if they’re OK but I don’t understand that despite how great I am , no one wants to be my friend.
Finally, they dump the dzitz.
I’m really liking what Aarti is doing with her food.
I missed this part; who did what?
Man, the Dzitz was extra-awful, but it sounds like a lot of people weren’t tasting their food this time, doesn’t it? It’s bad when the tasters can’t get the food out of their mouths fast enough.
I’m not holding that against them this week. Some of those combo dishes were absurd, if for no other reason than the ingredients just didn’t go together at all. That was the real challenge this week. They purposefully gave them discordant ingredients to see what they would do with them.
They’ve dumped the obvious losers right off the bat. Now it gets tougher. I predict that Serena or Brianna will be the next to go.
In a crowded kitchen, Brianna stepped backward into the path of a rushing Serena, which caused Serena’s injury. Although it was accidental, Brianna showed no concern for Serena. After poorly interacting with guests at the party, she cried in the evaluation room that she has a hard time making friends.
Aarti has this season in a sealed, notarized, gift-wrapped bag. She’s doing everything the judges want to see: fun on-screen personality, good food, and not just good, it’s interesting and adventuresome food. She seems to know how to use Indian flavors to do more than just “Indian food,” like Nipa last season.
With the Dzitz gone (did you know she went to Cordon Bleu in Paris!?), the only truly annoying person left is Paul, the weird jerk with an improv background that can’t seem to turn it up without turning all the way up. Demeaning at-home chefs is a wonderful way to turn off your audience, dude.
I’m personally rooting for Brad. He reminds me of me. He’s not good on-camera yet, though.
But it sounds like in the worst combo case (IIRC, tempura banana with jerk seasoned cabbage), the over-done seasoning was the big flaw. In other cases of single dishes (Dzitzy’s I think, and something with chocolate?) it seemed like the flavor was a real issue.
I’m glad to see Aarti doing so well. It seems like whenever (to the best of my recollection) I’ve seen Indian-influenced cooks on food competitions like this, that is all they do. I know it happens with other cuisines but Indian sticks out for me because it’s one of my favorites. Nipa was bad about that, I agree.
Note #164 for future food competitors: Spend a little time figuring out what “inspirations” for your cooking could be. Telling the Food Network bigwig that you have no freaking idea what inspired your dish is so not a positive career move.
gary, thanks for the recap. Gosh, I can’t imagine why showing a little concern for a human being after an accident you contributed to might negatively affect your popularity!
Dzitz is seeming like the classic “if you can’t do, teach” type. Or at least, she can’t “do” being a cooking TV personality.
Dzork got bounced!
Now, who am I going to talk about…
:smack: Make that “showing little concern for…”
I haven’t been watching that closely this season, but Dzintrizinizidzdzdza got on my nerves from day 1. She did not disappoint. I kind of wanted her to have cooking chops because she’s so fun to hate, but she didn’t even come close.
She’s one of those people with a personality that just screams “asshole!” despite their best efforts to suppress it. Case in point: when she got the boot, Aarti said, “I’m sad to see you go.” Dzasshole replies, “No, you’re not.” Truthfully, was Aarti sad? Hard to say, and she’s so damn nice and perky it might actually be true. But it’s just a nice thing to say to someone. Only an asshole would respond as she did.
The red carpet thing was truly horrifying. Dzdzdzdz and Paul, I think, were trying so hard to be stars that they looked really, reall desperate and stupid. Kind of like that person that dances by themselves at a club on the riser, but can’t keep time to save their lives.
I read somewhere that Dzaster is from Austin. Please don’t think we’re all like that. Did you know she went to the Cordon Bleu school in Paris? And could you all shush when I’m typing? :rolleyes:
I think that the Cordon Bleu should revoke her credentials.
That or maybe she went there and was thrown out for twirling aorund like some drugged-out hippie from the 60s.
Hmmm… Well, my husband has been to the CIA in Napa, CA and I’ve been to the California Culinary Academy. Splendid afternoon - took the quick tour and had a fine meal.
Oh, was she implying that she’d actually taken classes at Cordon Bleu? 
Well, I’ve done some workshops at Sur La Table, sign me up for Season 7.
I wonder how much time passes between when the contestants are chosen and the filming begins. If you’re going to be on this show, you’d better prepare. There ought to be enough time to…
If I ever was on the show, I’d have to keep myself from going nuts. I have a video production background, and it would take all I have not to ask to do things like move the camera or edit my promo spots. I’m also afraid I’d be so busy staring at the lighting rack above me I’d forget to cook.
I think Dzintra must have been cast during that three week period last year when “cougars” were the buzz of the moment. One of the all-time worst reality show contestants.
I finally watched this ep. I’m so glad Dzitz is gone. Her shushing her partner in front of the judges was unforgivable. She just doesn’t seem to understand how real, live people interact with each other.
I’m sorry Briana stepped on Serena’s foot, but Serena was really playing the drama queen. From the cooking shows I’ve watched, when you’re in a you’re supposed to say “behind you” if you’re crossing behind sopmeone, to prevent spills and burns.
They keep telling Daz to tone down the fake attitude, and he keeps on doing it. At some point they’re going to ding him for it.
StG