Comments on: Top Chef Season 4, Elements: Let’s Dish! AND This Week’s Giveaway Winner http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner A Blog About Food with a Little Life Stirred In Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tracy http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1509 Tracy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:20:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1509 I went to see Ming Tsai in person. The thing that was surprising is how very witty he was. And a sports nut to boot. For the person who asked, he is still on PBS.<br/><br/>I wasn't sad to see Zoi go. I went to see Ming Tsai in person. The thing that was surprising is how very witty he was. And a sports nut to boot. For the person who asked, he is still on PBS.

I wasn’t sad to see Zoi go.

]]> By: Nanc Twop http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1308 Nanc Twop Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:54:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1308 Fun recap!<br/><br/><i>Judges get it right? </i><br/>I dislike bland 'Earth' food ;-)<br/>... but I really hate mushy salmon, especially with scales tossed in as an extra treat. 'PYK&G' from me for Water right there.<br/><br/>Plus Richard was crying at the end not because he was sorry to see Zo go, but because he knew he'd just dodge a bullet. If the judges had seen what we saw, that Andrew and Richard knew about the scales before the dishes even went out... I'm sure it would've been 'bye-bye FauxHawkR'. IMO, no way is 'bland' a worse sin than -knowingly- sending out a flawed dish.<br/><br/><i>Chefs need a little Prozac?</i><br/><b> Why stop'm? They're on a roll!</b><br/><i>*which would be the first bakery product ever produced on Top Chef... you'd think the entire show was on a lo-carb diet.</i><br/><br/><i>more annoying, Lisa or Zoi?</i><br/>Zoi, but if we sent chefs home for being annoying way, way too many restaurants would close.<br/><br/><i>Ming - hot or not?</i><br/>I love him for his mind...<br/><br/>btw, good job going after the bad blogger.<br/>I've included a note about your 'page theft' on <a HREF="http://nanctwop.blogspot.com/search/label/Top%20Chef" REL="nofollow"> my blog. </a> Fun recap!

Judges get it right?
I dislike bland ‘Earth’ food ;-)
… but I really hate mushy salmon, especially with scales tossed in as an extra treat. ‘PYK&G’ from me for Water right there.

Plus Richard was crying at the end not because he was sorry to see Zo go, but because he knew he’d just dodge a bullet. If the judges had seen what we saw, that Andrew and Richard knew about the scales before the dishes even went out… I’m sure it would’ve been ‘bye-bye FauxHawkR’. IMO, no way is ‘bland’ a worse sin than -knowingly- sending out a flawed dish.

Chefs need a little Prozac?
Why stop’m? They’re on a roll!
*which would be the first bakery product ever produced on Top Chef… you’d think the entire show was on a lo-carb diet.

more annoying, Lisa or Zoi?
Zoi, but if we sent chefs home for being annoying way, way too many restaurants would close.

Ming – hot or not?
I love him for his mind…

btw, good job going after the bad blogger.
I’ve included a note about your ‘page theft’ on my blog.

]]> By: sweetnsavory http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1307 sweetnsavory Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:36:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1307 ok, ignore my question. if i'd read the post thoroughly, i'd see she wrote about simply ming. however, on my directv pbs channel, i don't get that show. :-( or sara moulton's new one either. or everyday food. i get everyday baking...what's up with that? ;-P ok, ignore my question. if i’d read the post thoroughly, i’d see she wrote about simply ming. however, on my directv pbs channel, i don’t get that show. :-( or sara moulton’s new one either. or everyday food. i get everyday baking…what’s up with that? ;-P

]]> By: Patsyk http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1303 Patsyk Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:51:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1303 Ok, so I am a bit behind in watching (again) this week! Just watched last night, and I must say I am kind of happy Zoi went home. She just wore on my nerves. I almost thought that Richard would have gone home due to the scales left on the salmon.<br/><br/>I'm having a hard time rooting for anyone this season. In general, it just seems like everyone is a pain in the you-know-what and I haven't seen any personalities stand out as someone I'd want to win... maybe we'll see more next week. Ok, so I am a bit behind in watching (again) this week! Just watched last night, and I must say I am kind of happy Zoi went home. She just wore on my nerves. I almost thought that Richard would have gone home due to the scales left on the salmon.

I’m having a hard time rooting for anyone this season. In general, it just seems like everyone is a pain in the you-know-what and I haven’t seen any personalities stand out as someone I’d want to win… maybe we’ll see more next week.

]]> By: sweetnsavory http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1301 sweetnsavory Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:59:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1301 I finally got around to last week's recap! Woohoo! I finally won something! :-)<br/><br/>Ugh! I still can't stand Spike and I really wish they'd just send him home. This week's challenge also made me lose some respect for Richard. His teammates kept telling him about the scales, yet he brushed it off like it wasn't a big deal and there couldn't possibly be any more than what they'd found. As for Dale...yes he should address his concerns with Lisa, but I think he chose an inappropriate time to do so. But, it would be "entertaining" if everyone just stuck to being polite and appropriate now would it. ;-)<br/><br/>On a good note, I loved the guest judge this week, Ming Tsai. I used to love watching his cooking show. Does anyone know if he has one on anywhere? I finally got around to last week’s recap! Woohoo! I finally won something! :-)

Ugh! I still can’t stand Spike and I really wish they’d just send him home. This week’s challenge also made me lose some respect for Richard. His teammates kept telling him about the scales, yet he brushed it off like it wasn’t a big deal and there couldn’t possibly be any more than what they’d found. As for Dale…yes he should address his concerns with Lisa, but I think he chose an inappropriate time to do so. But, it would be “entertaining” if everyone just stuck to being polite and appropriate now would it. ;-)

On a good note, I loved the guest judge this week, Ming Tsai. I used to love watching his cooking show. Does anyone know if he has one on anywhere?

]]> By: Carl http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1282 Carl Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:45:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1282 Can I just say that I am really becoming a fan of Dale. I just watched the whole season 4 marathon today. The only food that stuck out to me was Dale's tacos and Richard's tacos. Dale's personality seems to resonate with me then Richard's. I agreed with Tom that Richard seemed overly arrogant when he was preparing his poached salmon. We'll see if this weeks reality check brings his ego back to earth. I guess I'd be pretty sure of myself if I'd been as successful as he has been so far on this show. <br/><br/>What I like about Dale is his ability to quietly go about his work in the kitchen without drawing attention to himself. Outside of the kitchen is a different story, which we all saw at the end of the episode. But I respect him for speaking his mind after he was sure he knew what Lisa was all about. It looks like he confronts her about it in a more professional manner next week. <br/><br/>After what I have seen on this show I would not trust Spike further then I could throw him. He has made some shady moves a few times on the show and never shows any remorse. However, I would like him to stay on the show for the bad boy factor. I enjoy watching him and trying to figure him out. It's more then just the food for me, and I think Spike is the best character on the show. <br/><br/>Speaking of shady moves, I think Manuel tried to get the judges to blame the failed spring rolls on Spike in his passive aggressive way. Because of this move, I had no sympathy when he got sent home. Can I just say that I am really becoming a fan of Dale. I just watched the whole season 4 marathon today. The only food that stuck out to me was Dale’s tacos and Richard’s tacos. Dale’s personality seems to resonate with me then Richard’s. I agreed with Tom that Richard seemed overly arrogant when he was preparing his poached salmon. We’ll see if this weeks reality check brings his ego back to earth. I guess I’d be pretty sure of myself if I’d been as successful as he has been so far on this show.

What I like about Dale is his ability to quietly go about his work in the kitchen without drawing attention to himself. Outside of the kitchen is a different story, which we all saw at the end of the episode. But I respect him for speaking his mind after he was sure he knew what Lisa was all about. It looks like he confronts her about it in a more professional manner next week.

After what I have seen on this show I would not trust Spike further then I could throw him. He has made some shady moves a few times on the show and never shows any remorse. However, I would like him to stay on the show for the bad boy factor. I enjoy watching him and trying to figure him out. It’s more then just the food for me, and I think Spike is the best character on the show.

Speaking of shady moves, I think Manuel tried to get the judges to blame the failed spring rolls on Spike in his passive aggressive way. Because of this move, I had no sympathy when he got sent home.

]]> By: Mike of Mike's Table http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1262 Mike of Mike's Table Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:38:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1262 I really want to like someone in this bunch, but so far, they all seem so immature and socially dysfunctional. There's so much confidence and so little reason for it...and honestly, that last two minutes or so of the show where they all exploded on each other...wtf? If I want Hell's Kitchen, I'll watch that...it just kills me to see each cooking show focus less and less on food. :-/ I really want to like someone in this bunch, but so far, they all seem so immature and socially dysfunctional. There’s so much confidence and so little reason for it…and honestly, that last two minutes or so of the show where they all exploded on each other…wtf? If I want Hell’s Kitchen, I’ll watch that…it just kills me to see each cooking show focus less and less on food. :-/

]]> By: Ginny http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1258 Ginny Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:23:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1258 I've been a bit of a delinquent and missed a few weeks but yesterday at the gym I saw the rerun--I know horrible but maybe that tells you how this season is just not holding my interesting---anyway, I was happy to see Zoi leave...she is annoying! Anytime you under season a dish, it is a good enough reason for you to leave...I forget who said it but it really is basic cooking 101. Also, what was with Richard joking with the Chef...that was just weird! I was really intrigued by Fire's dish- I definitely want to give it a shot...I've been craving bacon lately anyway! I’ve been a bit of a delinquent and missed a few weeks but yesterday at the gym I saw the rerun–I know horrible but maybe that tells you how this season is just not holding my interesting—anyway, I was happy to see Zoi leave…she is annoying! Anytime you under season a dish, it is a good enough reason for you to leave…I forget who said it but it really is basic cooking 101. Also, what was with Richard joking with the Chef…that was just weird! I was really intrigued by Fire’s dish- I definitely want to give it a shot…I’ve been craving bacon lately anyway!

]]> By: Joanne http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1257 Joanne Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:02:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1257 Thanks for your recaps and may I say to those (like me) that are living abroad - some very kind person has posted all of season 4 so far on youtube. So after reading this, they can go and watch it too. Thanks for your recaps and may I say to those (like me) that are living abroad – some very kind person has posted all of season 4 so far on youtube. So after reading this, they can go and watch it too.

]]> By: Josie http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2008/04/10/top-chef-season-4-elements-lets-dish-and-this-weeks-giveaway-winner/#comment-1256 Josie Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:31:00 +0000 http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/?p=107#comment-1256 I also totally agree with Tom. Both Zoi and Spike needed to leave. I am happy Zoi is gone (if I had to hear her gf go on about what a talented chef she is one more time... ugh) and I am crossing my fingers to see Spike hit the road next week.<br/><br/>I also was a little turned off by Lisa in this episode. She just seemed like the exact opposite of a team player.<br/><br/>Am I the only one who hasn't really been captured by this season?! I also totally agree with Tom. Both Zoi and Spike needed to leave. I am happy Zoi is gone (if I had to hear her gf go on about what a talented chef she is one more time… ugh) and I am crossing my fingers to see Spike hit the road next week.

I also was a little turned off by Lisa in this episode. She just seemed like the exact opposite of a team player.

Am I the only one who hasn’t really been captured by this season?!

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