So the judges tell the cheftestants to be more personable and to share their stories. Then they ask them if (in this case) they have ever cooked Beef Wellington before. Kelsey says "yes", and remembering what she's been told, says "in cooking school". And is criticized.
How are they supposed to know how to answer the questions if the rules keep changing? ;-)
Also in Massachusetts: Porthole Restaurant in Lynn (north of Boston). First place I ever had them :-)
I have a fudge recipe that my mom taught me 40 years ago that I love. The closest I've seen to it is an old Hershey's, but the amount of milk is different. It's melt-in-your-mouth yummy :-)
I think it has to be pointed out that part of the horrible factor of this show is the editing. We have no idea what some of these people are really like or what's really going on because editors "construct" the show so things look a certain way. It happens all the time and I think this show has really egregious directors making the editors cut the show in such a way that people are depicted as having one-dimensional personalities so they can be slotted into "characters" that the viewers supposedly can identify. It's all so stupid. For all we know, Lisa is a really nice and warm person who just likes to dress up. I think Aaron is really poorly edited. There are these tiny clips where we actually see his personality and most of the rest of the time they don't make sense. Clips where he's talking about attacking a challenge or bringing his A-game and then he's fumbling around like an embarrassed child in front of the judges, it just doesn't match up to me.
Do these contestants have any idea how they're being exploited, or are their egos so huge and delusional they don't care? If it's the latter, then desperation for notoriety is one of the most unflattering and unfortunate passions a person can have.
I find it interesting and quite telling that the thread on Anne Burrell (a real chef, new to FN) has over 50 comments, and this one has petered out after a few episodes. The realization has set in that it's merely a ridiculous reality show, not a true contest and the prize of a few shows that will most likely be unseen and the "star" sent off to oblivion, after humiliating themselves for the amusement of Bob and Susie. Food Network, how low can you go????
Like Erin, once I readjusted my sensibilities and expectations that this show was a legitimate cooking competition for screened, talented culinary stars, but instead a popularity contest for a bunch of eclectic, foodie obsessed personalities, I was finally able to accept it as another over the top reality show with no real redeeming value.
In Florida -- the Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary, FL, just added a basked of fried kosher dills to their menu. They were about 2-inch rounds, between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick, fried quickly in a flavorful batter and still crisp inside, served with a cup of ranch dressing. We really enjoyed them, even if they sat a bit heavy afterward. But they were the highlight of the meal, and went wonderful with a pitcher of Yuengling...the dill flavor lasted quite a while on the palate.
Gator's Dockside also has EXCELLENT chicken wings, cooked dry-fried, batter-fried, or grilled, and tossed in a variety of sauces. Service is par for the course for a neighborhood sports bar.
Tony Packo's in Toledo, Ohio, offers their original pickles and peppers deep fried, with an assortment of dips (ranch, salsa, or spicy ketchup). The pickles are a spicy dill, but personally, I'd rather eat the fried pepper pieces and leave the fried pickles to my dinner companions!
Best fried dill pickles at Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring!
The best place in Pensacola, FL for fried pickles is The Oar House!!
Bernie's Southern Bistro in Portland, Oregon makes great fried pickles and fried green tomatoes
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