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You mention 5g as the batch size for peppercorns - Does that apply to all?

My guess as to why they're not popular: Pure peasant food. The stale chips mention hints at it. These are supposed to be made for breakfast using dinner leftovers.

He's completely cliche at this point. 5 years ago, he *might* have been more amusing... But I doubt it. He's just not interesting. I'm more interested in Padma's criticism, which is really sad.

I don't think I'd say the talent levels are much different this season. More people are playing it safe though. Hopefully Tom's pep talk and 2 people going home will light a fire under them. Fish tacos does not a Top Chef make.

Last year, I planned to make the bacon chocolate chip cookies with maple glaze for my father for Christmas. A few days before I planned to send them, I found the best card ever. It referred to being so excited about baked goods, that I may or may not touch myself whilst baking them. You see, my family is one of dare. We often say outlandish things to each other, to keep us all on our toes. The cookie situation falls under this rule. To make a long story short, let's just say that my father never thanked me for the card, or the cookies.