Masterchef Australia – We Have Our Finalists
It was family day on Masterchef Australia where the family of the remaining contestants arrive to be cooked for. It is cheesy but damn it gets me every single time.
Of course a lot of interest centred around Andy’s mother and the Channel Seven show Please Marry My Boy must be now trying to sign the pair up. Mindy’s father who is a cook in the defence force was there, as were Audra’s husband and children. Julia’s husband came as did Alice’s boyfriend. Ben and Kylie’s siblings were there as well.
After a ten minute intro where they were milking it for the tears (it worked), they were told the challenge was their family member was going to request the dish they had been missing but the contestants would have to show how they had improved in their cooking skills.
Andy’s mum picked lamb with potato and a pine nut mousse. She looked like she had no idea what pine nuts were. Andy also looked a bit perplexed at the request saying “She’s the reason I went in it and she could be the reason I go out!”.
Mindy’s father request was “We lived as a family in Malaysia so I would love her to cook me a Thai dish”. She cooked a sophisticated Red Duck Curry.
Julia’s husband wanted her Lemon Syrup Cake with Ice Cream. She said they never have ice-cream with cake but they obviously needed to add some elements to make it more complex. The Lemon Cake was a little bit similar to what she made in the Masterchef home kitchen challenge. Not that it should matter as there have many derivatives of tacos and thai dishes this series.
Alice revealed they rarely had the same thing twice in their household and again was a little bit surprised when her partner said he would like the a spicy Sunday Roast. Please note he did not request tongue.
Alice ended up making a lamb fillet cooking it in the sous vide and pan frying it and was also cooked some lamb shanks. This was an issue they were huge and they were never going to cook in the 90 minutes allocated.
What was great about this challenge is the judges went around giving advice and being helpful, clearly they wanted to be seen to be nice in front of the family and also ensure the dishes worked out. This time Alice did listen to the judges advice about cutting up the shank to cook it.
Andy ended up making Roast Lamb Rack with Mushroom Mousse, pine nut veloute and Potato Gallette with Red Wine Jus. He ditched the pine nut veloute and burnt his first lot of gallette’s. He thought they were OK until George told him otherwise.
What he plated up did not look that great and it was a small serve, as Gary said he thought it needed something else. His mum thought it was perfect. The lamb was perfectly cooked however the judges thought the red wine sauce did not need to be there.
Mindy made Crispy Skin Duck with a Red Curry Sauce and she never looked liked she was ever in trouble. It looked delicious. Also she made rice with fish floss. George loved the rice, whilst Gary cleared the plate. The only criticism was the duck could have been cooked longer and whether the leg was the right part to use.
It was a bit strange that Julia’s dessert was served before Alice’s lamb but it was well received and the cake was moist, but would she have done enough to get her through compared to the complexities of the other dishes.
Alice’s plate was the opposite of Andy’s it had a lot going on. Alice’s lamb looked tough in fact her partner Nick looked like he was having trouble swallowing it. However he made sure he told the judges that he thought it was delicious. Yes they were all nice about it.
In the end it was no surprise that Mindy’s dish was the best of the day and Alice was eliminated. All the way to the end she was smiling back into the arms of her hipster friends and family.
She is currently writing a book about food for children and plans on getting a bus to drive around the country educating children about food. Maybe in the future we will see Alice hosting a kids cooking show on our screens. Hats or glasses off to her she was certainly one of the more interesting contestants this year.
The final six are Audra, Kylie, Ben, Andy, Mindy and Julia.
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Regarding Andy’s Mother-no way would he be allowed to have a girlfriend let alone a wife. She is way too possessive!
Now we just need some wag to make reference to Ben meeting the MIL.
Yay great review RR! I agree that it is strange that Julia’s dish, a dessert, was served before Alice’s, which probably needed to be at least warm to be enjoyed. I didn’t even notice that.
Once again, my thoughts:
1. On the way to Masterchef House the boys are driving. I don’t know whether to be outraged or…think it’s kind of cute. Sue me. Does anyone know how far it is from the Masterchef House to the Kitchen?
Alice’s husband/boyfriend is hot and he seems like the kind of guy with the patience needed to be around Alice and her puns but they’re super cute 
Aw Alice kissing her hub 
2. Okay, Gary asked Mindy: “Did you ever think you’ll get to this point?” on purpose just to see if she’d bullshit her way through an answer. And bullshit she did. Andy’s bitch face when she said she never thought she’d make it this far in is hilarious. He looked like he just couldn’t stand her shit.
3. Julia: “I’m still just as stubborn.” I LOVE her now. She’s such a tsundere.
4. OMG Jamie Oliver flashbacks. So many feels. ALL the feels.
5. ALL OF THE FAMILY FEELS. ALL OF THEM. Lol even George/Matt have a little moment. SO MANY FEELS. Matt meeting one of Audra’s kids. Andy’s mum being a mum. Mindy’s dad being all happy and proud. Julia and her husband’s awkward stiffness because they were packaged at the same company and have the exact same limitations when it comes to displays of human emotion. OMG. ALL. Of the feels. ALL OF THEM.
6. Andy’s mum’s vest. WAT. Andy with his Mum and his reaction when Matt asked her to describe him. And her pride while describing him…so sweet. AND THAT EMOTIONAL BEN REACTION SHOT WHEN SHE STARTED COMPLIMENTING HER SON. Like, can Bandy be any gayer? I love it!
7. Andy’s mum: “We never thought he’d get this far!” You and about an entire country’s worth of people
8. WHAT is it with the emotional Ben reaction shots? I’m convinced the producers of this show are trolls and just totally milking Bandy for all of us pathetic enough to ship it…THANK YOU.
9. Andy trying to stay all manly for the TV but then collapsing into a hug with his mummy. So sweet.
10. But omg is this going to go on for long?
11. Julia’s husband is super hot. He’s losing his hair a bit…I find that even hotter. They have matching glasses! Love Julia/Justin
12. Audra’s littlest isn’t even paying attention while she speechifies. HER KIDS ARE SO CUTE.
13. Kylie’s sister looks nothing like her but she’s pretty! So Kylie’s an original brunette perhaps? Because her roots are brown.
14. No emotional reaction shot while Ben’s brother was talking? Perhaps Andy’s jealous?
15. Andy’s grandparents = farmers!! OH MY GOD Andy and his mum are so cute <3 <3 <3 She’s like so specific with what she wants and Andy’s like, “WTF have I even cooked this? Mum-sabotage D: D:” It’s SO cute. Andy’s hilarious. So sad we’re just getting that now pretty much. Like seriously 50 episodes of him basically not existing and then hey guys Andy’s actually really awesome and shit. But seriously, lamb in a time-constrained challenge? I don’t think Mum really gets why her son looks so freaked out right about now
16. Julia’s husband wants ice cream. Julia does not comprehend. George: “hey, the man wants his ice cream.” Julia programs it into software and complies.
17. Mindy: “This is my first elimination and it’s so close to the finals! I don’t know how I’m going to cope!” Not even Mindy believes that.
18. Julia’s husband is basically there to hold the basket and the one time he dares to speak she tells him he’s in the way. OMG Julia wears that pants in that relationship. Wonder what the sex is like.
19. Aw, sounds like Andy’s convinced he’s going home, but he just wants to impress mummy…though going home with your mum around would be really sad Andy’s mum: “Oh Andy, yum!”
20. Andy’s mum is such a….mum! “What about salt and pep!” LOL I love her.
21. Ben narrating Andy’s every move to his brother. I wonder if his brother…you know. Knows.
22. Andy: “Why would I be nervous cooking for my mum?” He says while clearly being nervous
23. Aw Mindy kissing her dad
24. Andy being pissed that his mom basically told him to cook something he’s never cooked before…is legitimate. Considering Mindy’s dad asked her to cook something she cooks all the time. He’s got the right idea.
25. Re: Julia/her husband: Is that seriously a large picture of their DOGS? On the table? And why does Julia’s husband keep saying things that she later denies ever doing (making ice cream; her bringing him food on the couch)
26. Mindy: “To think that this might be the last time in the masterchef kitchen is horrible! Just daunting!” She says with a smile as she calmly walks about her bench and goes about her work methodically. Girl it’s okay to be confident, just own it instead of this fake bullshit.
27. Audra’s kid wants Andy to win because he’s a boy. OMG SO cute (also lol budding misogyny)
28. Don’t talk about Julia even when you’re upstairs! Her hearing exceeds that of the capabilities of regular humans!
29. Oh shit Andy’s potatoes are burnt and shrivelled (lol stop that). Come on, Andy! But good on George for helping him.
30. Alice seems flustered by her hub/bf being up there…otherwise she’d have probably used her brain and cut the meat off the bone earlier so it can cook faster
31. Audra’s kids when they see the flame in andy’s pan: “fire!!!!” They are adorable. Little Andy fanboys
32. Andy’s mum is up there next to Ben and Ben’s bro. They’re a family already…
33. How weird must it be for the families to watch the show? Probably less weird for the families of the contestants of Masterchef US. They are VICIOUS on that show.
34. They’re making it obvious that Andy’s having ~trouble~ so it’s obvious he’ll be safe.
35. Andy’s mum had a huge reaction when they said just two minutes to go. She’s tense. She’s losing it. And then Andy disses his moms type of lamb. And did his mum say ‘shit’? Ha!
36. Andy calls his mum “poor old stick.” LOL WHAT? Also Andy comforting his mom because she clearly recognizes that his dish looks a little shitty. Or she’s proud?
37. Andy kisses his mum and then Matt/George tease him. George wanted a kiss.
38. How are the judges going to properly judge with the families there?
39. Mindy’s dish looks good, but also looks like the sort of thing she would have cooked the second week. I like seeing contestants grow and change.
40. If the judges didn’t tell Julia’s husband to take a seat, Julia would have ordered it herself. The loveliest thing is that in her own stiff way she shows just how much she loves her husband.
41. Ouch, dissed Julia in front of her husband! But then her husband doesn’t seem the type to really complain…
42. Alice’s husband’s hair looks like it was styled once in the fifties and then cryogenically frozen.
43. This is actually the best time to get eliminated because then you’re Significant Other is there to comfort you.
44. Mindy has the dish of the day. Yeah, I can dig that. It looked great. Don’t appreciate the faux-surprise, you KNEW you weren’t going home so the fake surprise really makes me…ugh.
45. Andy you’re such a mummy’s boy!
46. Alice getting the apron for the first time…yeah. Everyone else can comment on that. But she’s really cute and energetic…at first I really couldn’t stand her but strangely she grew on me. Her OTT-ness seems genuine, as opposed to other contestants whose OTT-ness is completely put on. And Mindy shut up, stop pretending to cry you’re probably the happiest of the lot that Alice is gone.
47. Alice gives a twirl before leaving. I feel like I should say Classic Alice but that would be totally lame and cliche. As well, I loved her husband/boyfriend walking straight-backed behind her as she basically pirouetted. Must be an interesting relationship
48. Ben’s eyes light up seeing Andy. They share a hug. Mum comes up from behind. Oh, family.
49. Audra’s kid wanders off during the toast
50. Alice’s epilogue has so much gaudy jewellery in it it’s incredible. And a beautiful piano!!
I’d like to begin the discussion with an offering of my compliments to our bespectacled beauty Alice. I think she produced some interesting food over the course of the season and seemed to mature as we went on in weeks – such as not using her immunity pin and so forth.
The judges quite obviously reigned in their scathing scorn this week to be seen favourably in front of the family. I did wonder how far a family member would go – It would have been rather entertaining to witness a boyfriend chewing through some undercooked offal, grimacing and then proclaiming it “beautiful”. Alas, I was robbed of the entertainment I so desire.
Alice’s paramore is certainly a patient individual, having to gracefully accept the many ballerina twirls, insane monkey dances and the like.
Lets all tip our hats to those remaining six and I look forward to the final week!
“A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.”
Fred, do you take notes during each episode? If not, I am amazed at your recollection of the details of each instalment. You’re a fascinating animal my friend. One can do nothing but be green with envy at the amount of time you have at your disposal.
I thought it was strange too not leaving the dessert til the end. Alice was very gracious in defeat and showed what a nice ,funny person she is. Her boyfriend looked so happy to have her back. Andy’s mum was way over the top and probably embarrassed him.All the contestants seemed to be extra nice , can’t really pick on any of them. Go Julia!
I love seeing all the families.
Andy was adorable with his Mum – he was so relaxed, she was so huggy and normal with him. Many young blokes would be mortified – he was lovely.
Boring epsiode. I too thought it weird Julia served before Alice. But who knows what order they really served in. Just like this monotonous bagging of Julia every chance they get. What are we not seeing with that?
Really? People really love these family reunion episodes? Can not tolerate the sentimentally and the awkwardness.
What if a contestant has no family?? Do the producers kick them off the program by the time that this episode is scheduled to be filmed? Rent an actor?
“Does anyone know how far it is from the Masterchef House to the Kitchen?”
Fred, the Masterchef kitchen is in Alexandria and it has been mentioned that the house is in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, so it would probably be about a 15 minute drive.
The whole episode made it out as though the judges wanted to weed out Julia to go home, but alas she did not! (I secretely want her to win instead of Mindy)
Julia & hubby look a bit awkward in front of the camera together.
Mindy’s dish was a strange combination. As an azn, I never heard of duck curry cooked with what appears to be tinned lychees? Can anyone confirm that this is a genuine combination is a delicious marriage of flavours? My tastebuds are a bit confused.
“Alice Alice who the freak is Alice” says George! I’m going to miss your outworldish wacky oversized outfits kind of personality. She gave the show some life and she wasn’t afraid to cook different things. Ahh should of stuck to pork (for the judges). Alice’s b’friend looks a like a friendly guy… they would be a cool bunch of people to hang out and have fun with. Never a dull moment with Alice!
That is an interesting idea: what happens when a contestant has no family? But surely they have a friend somewhere….still, it’s something to think about.
Thanks, Anna!
Yeah, I thought Andy’s mom was definitely OTT and borderline hysterical at points. I think Andy probably was at times a little embarrassed but the way he was with his mom was really heartwarming. Maybe I’m sappy but I really like the family stuff…I don’t find it awkward at all except obviously for the person who goes home. But then, Alice took the loss gracefully and with good cheer, so I think when you do that it makes it less awkward for everyone (as opposed to if you’re devestated).
I still can’t get over: “What about salt and pep?”
Thought It funny that Mindy’s dad kept referring to her as ‘Melinda’. And loved how Julia’s husband brought along an A4 sized photo of their two dogs for inspiration. Ben looked quite sad – maybe wishing his (now ex) girlfriend was there, or his mum.
Who needs a tv when you have Fred! A very thorough and entertaining recap I must say. Thank you.
I’m new here but I do get the sense that Fred is not of the gender that the name suggests? Because as a male, I would tend to incline that ‘boys are pretty’ and ‘girls are HOT’. And referring to a 7YO kid as a potential ‘budding women hater’ might be a little premature as I’m pretty sure most if not all 7YO boys would only have one thing to say about girls: “YUK!”
However, keep up the fantastic commentary Fred. BTW are you available in 55 inches and in 3D? Cheers.
Audra looks at Andy the way Matt P would look at a crème brûlée on the breakfast table …. and that’s with her husband in the room! I’ll keep an eye out for her ‘hot wife’ anklet next episode.
Andy’s dish looked pretty ordinary on all fronts. Clearly looks trumps talent once again.
Mindy’s was easily the most appealing dish.
Alice was my favourite contestant. Now care even less about who wins this farce.
Awww Julia and her hubby are cute, Alice and partner more so. Very good piroutte there at the end too. Only wish she took off her glasses more because she really is (even more) stunning without them. Perhaps she should look into contacts?
Also liked Audra’s son going “I want Andy to win, boys cook better than girls!”.
As a side thought… Alice has a baby-grand sitting in that house. Mandatory “holy crap”. How rich are these people to start with? :O
Lastly Fred is a girl! ^_^ (not enough ppl watched Angel apparently hehe)
Andy’s mum grew up on a ferret farm.
Joseph: I think there’s a picture floating around of Alice without her glasses. She is definitely gorgeous! Perhaps the judges would have taken her seriously without the hipster eye-wear, but I think it suits her personality very well, which is probably a good thing for a tv program.
And yeah, I noticed that piano. Bitch is rich methinks.
Culinary: Yeah, Andy’s dish looked really…bare. But it must have tasted great…obviously we can’t decide that for ourselves being on the wrong side of the TV. Still, even if it wasn’t that great, I doubt it would have sent him home over Alice…
Thanks Chanp!
And, I like to think that I’m whatever gender people need me to be at any given moment
Yeah JKo, I was wondering the same thing. Lychees cooked in a curry? :O
So far, the WD spoilers are on track, hmmm.
On a further note, I KNEW Julia’s partner was going to be shorter than her! Maybe she and Alice could swap. That was my first impression anyway. But 15 minutes later into the show, you can sense their compatibility.
I think Audra’s hub might have a few words with Andy after their celebrations back at the MC house.
Shit, better get to work.
As an aside ’cause last night’s episode was pretty damn boring, an article about ‘food porn’ – http://www.dailylife.com.au/life-and-love/real-life/what-your-food-photos-say-about-you-20120719-22cin.html
“So what explains our rampant food exhibitionism? “Eating, like sex, is among the most easily chronicled of pursuits,” writes journalist Michael Idov in a recent piece on New York Magazine.
In other words, so long as you have the right ‘talent’, all you have to do is point and shoot.”
Snigger, ya don’t say.
Maybe Fred is short for Frederika? Hehe. Love your recap, Fred! Thank you!
Fortunately I’m now old enough to be over my sex-and-death preying mantis fantasy stage, otherwise I’d be rooting for Team Julia.
JKo, I’ve had duck and lychees together quite a few times, including a red curry, and one of those occasions was at Christine Manfield’s Universal in Sydney. I can confirm that it is indeed a delicious combo, although I’m not much of a fan of tinned lychees as a rule.
Joseph, I agree, Audra’s son was hilarious. Sexist little bugger.
Very pedestrian food made this episode a bit boring for me. Probably would have been more interesting if they were told to make their families something new that they hadn’t made them before, using skills and techniques acquired over the past few months. They would all know their families basic tastes so wouldn’t make anything too outlandish. I think then we wouldn’t have seen two lamb roasts and I’m quite sure Julia would have come up with something a lot more interesting than that cake.
Well done to Alice, and yes, most of us here did warm towards her eventually. She and Julia were good for each other.
Fred, it doesn’t matter how good/bad the food tastes, it’s all about who grovels up the judges bums or who would sell the most cook books when this is all over.
I think Alice was glad to go after seeing her muzzle into her boyfriend’s neck, that girl has been away from home too long!
By the way, I thought Alice was an absolute PITA, too OTT for my liking.
I made the comment after they finished cooking that Mindy and Andy would be first two safe and then “it would come down to Julia and Alice and the dishes that they cooked today.”
So, Melinda’s dad says “well, we lived in Malaysia for a while, so cook me something from Thailand”. Hello? They are two completely different countries! Or does all Asian food look alike to you?
I thought Alice’s boyfriend was hot! Mmm – go Alice! I also think the grand piano is in her parents’ house, not Alice’s. After all, she’d be on a teacher’s salary, so is hardly likely to be rolling in it (unless her yummy boyfriend has heaps of dough..).
I loved the programme last night – one of the better episodes. And how pretty does Alice look without her hair in a knot on top of her head. Her boyfriend is cute and they look great together.
Oh Andy, hope your Mum didn’t embarrass you too much! But he took it in his stride and must be used to it by now.
It will be interesting to see who goes on Sunday …..
Alice looks so much more normal/better without her ballerina hair bun. The hair bun doesn’t look real to me as I can’t image she could make those hair bun with the amount of hair as seen in her pony tail.
The two lemon syrup cakes are different. One rises & the other one sinks.
Julia & Justin (that Julia’s husband name, right?) are cute couple. <3 <3 <3 Julia. Ice queen finally said yes to ice cream.
Julia, "Why did you ask me to make the ice cream? We never eat cake with ice cream at home."
Justin, "I don't know. The producers told me to say so."
Conclusion: Miss Julia, Shine doesn't want you to go home yet.
Julia, Andy & Audra. Please let them be the final 3
JKo & Oshada – Duck & lychee is one of the classic combinations for Thai red curry.
Tokyowatcher – Fred = Winifred
@Dunbi – re: pedestrian food, who was it from a previous season that cooked brains for their family? Yeah that wasn’t a good move so I think they intentionally made it more pedestrian to avoid that.
As an unrelated aside I think I found the perfect dancing partner for Alice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s-m-KGgK5o4#!
I’ll miss Alice. Unlike most people, I liked her from the beginning. It seemed like her overcooked lamb was what sent her home. And Mindy’s “I never thought I would’ve made it this far.”, I’m a Mindy fan, and I rolled my eyes big time at that. She once again worked it out in the kitchen, though. Her dish looked great. I was a bit scared for Andy, it seemed like he was going home because of how much he struggled. What was with his mum having a mental breakdown after challenge? I honestly thought he should’ve been in the bottom two instead of Julia. Speaking of that, why is Julia always in the bottom two? She’s got to have broken a record for most B2 appearances. She’s sent home more than half the cast.
I really love this Top 6 to be quite honest, probably my favourite of the entire series. I’m almost certain Andy is going to win now, he’s getting the Adam edit: mostly unseen throughout the competition but towards the end starts to shine and is seen as a big contender.
Oh, and awesome recap as always, RR and Fred!
Anna and Fred – the Masterchef house is in Darling Point, with views across Double Bay. So it would take max 15 mins to get to the Masterchef kitchen in Alexandria (in Doody Street). And no-one is going to be driving over the Harbour Bridge to get there (despite the stock footage) unless it’s via the late-night taxidriver’s “scenic tour” of Sydney…
Phil – “Bendy Cookbook” should sell well.
Jruth – Well, as I said last night. Technically we can get Thai curries from Thai restaurants in Malaysia.
we are one week out from the finals and they havea family cook off and to start with have all the family in in a ball fest spare me !!! . i wanted a good old style food cook off elimination not lets have family over for dinner . it was a let down 2 roasts ,a thai meal and a plain cake dessert remember 2nd last week and this is what we get , both roast i thought have real vegies on the plate not a mousse or figs jesus! and then a sad little cake with ice cream ,o’k it kills me to say but at least mindy’s meal was top class …cringe god that hurt to type that . now lets get this old bomb of a show back on the road and start cooking beautiful food and stop wasting my time . p.s if they brought in their little kittens or puppies then i would be happy ,there so cute !!!
There’s a reason we don’t get nauseating family involvement and footage in real competitions like the Tour de France and the Olympic Games.
Last night’s take on The Brady Bunch was a suitably lame and overblown prelude to Final Weak.
It was to borrow Jowl$y’s phrase ~eye puckeringly twee.
Last night Minday’s skin would have put a cane toad to shame.
Manu just emailed me to complain about the pretentious use of French on this blog. Please be careful ~ it’s “paramour”. Merci..
Jruth, that bridge trip thing has always irked me.
@Anna – me too! No-one is living or cooking on the North Shore in the show, so please stopping pretending they drive across the bridge every day! Mercifully, Shine have used the “driving-over-the-Harbour-Bridge” footage less this year than in previous seasons, but it is still so annoying and false..
Mindy was lucky in that her Father left it very open by asking for a Thai dish. The other family members were very specific in what they wanted.
By the way, if anyone is looking for somewhere to live for a while, there’s a nice house that will soon be available:
http://www.mcgrath.com.au/rent/house-darling-point-nsw-2027/17667
If the producers told Julia’s husband Justin to add ice-cream to the cake, then why in the heck didn’t they talk him into asking for something that wasn’t a dessert, so blooding boring watching these people do the same thing over and over again.
This series is all too predictable and it should be renamed to “Filling Matt Preston’s Face.”
It seems to me that he calls all of the shots, George and Gary are just puppets along for the ride.
Next series, change ALL three judges, there are good chefs that could do just as good a job such as Justin North etc.
And why do we continue to get outlandish Adriano Zumbo creations to replicate, what happened to everyone cooking a restaurant style dish in the MC kitchen, they continually try to outdo themselves. Ho hum.
@Dunbi, I agree! Cook me a Thai dish was so general that it meant Mindy could cook just about anything in her repertoire. No specific ingredients or anything? It would have been akin to Julia’s husband saying “please make me a dessert” and Andy & Alice being asked “please make me a roast dinner”. Think what the others might have been able to dish up if they’d had such generic requests and been able to be more creative…
Joseph, I can’t remember who cooked the brains but it did make for amusing watching. (I can 100% guarantee you don’t eat brains!)
It was Michael. His family looked as if they wanted to barf as the plate arrived.
Agree EH, I thought exactly the same about the producers telling Mr Julia what to choose. So obvious.
I thought Mindy was passing herself off as 33 and I didn’t believe that. It is 30 they a spruiking her as. C’mon, these producers really do think we’re stupid.
Dunbi & Jruth – Did Melinda’s father tell her to cook a Thai curry or Thai dish? I thought I heard Thai curry. What did everyone else hear?
The house would have been her parents. The younger contestants don’t tend to have the camera friendly abodes. She probably lives in a tiny one bedder in inner city Melb!
If I was a guessing person I would say Julia’s dessert was tasted last but it was switched in the editing. No big deal but looked a bit weird.
Driving over the bridge shots would be there for overseas sales and viewing. It is currently being shown in India and it will show in South Africa, and UK etc.
Thanks Fred for your additional comments.
Chunks – ACA was a pre-record and I did not know it was showing last night. I forget to tell people I am on the show should I? I am happy to.
EH – my mistake, maybe he did say Thai curry? Which admittedly is a bit more specific than just any Thai dish, although still pretty broad. And it’s still a lot less specific than “cook me roast lamb with potatoes and pinenut mousse, whatever that is darl”.
Chunks, I did clarify and answer your question on Ben and Andy late last night on previous post.
Jruth and EH – I thought he said Thai dish but then don’t quote me on that….
Re: the Julia and ice cream and all the dishes the family requested they were obviously told to pick something they like but it needed to be tricked up. Forgot to mention in the re-cap Frekah in the pantry but not cous cous that was a bit rough.
Yes, RR, please let us know when you will be on the telly.
RR – yes, tell people when you’re on telly! Is good to put a face to the blog.
Dunbi – Hehe, yes brains is pretty high up on the list of things I don’t eat! I’m not a zombie … yet! ^_^
I just knew RR would be on ACA the other night when the hatchet job on The $hire was done.
If you see promos of ACA planning to sledge an opposition reality show, I’ve found that RR usually is on.
WTF is Frekah, anyway?
bdd, problem for me is I zone out when ads for ‘current affairs’ shows are on
You know, in Indonesia brain curry is one of the delicacies of the Western Sumatra province. It is actually quite delicious, if you can get pass the thought of, “Eeeewww I’m eating cow’s brain!” But I do get the hesitancy of Michael’s family last year, because after all I don’t think I will ever want to eat Black Pudding or Haggis for that matter. And that’s slightly odd because I am a big fan of foie gras and enjoy occassional brain curry.
Btw, Mindy’s father said, “We used to live in Malaysia for 2 years. So I’d like her to make me some Thai curry.” hehehe… he did say curry, not just Thai dish. Though it is important to note that Thailand and Malaysia have two very different type of cuisines, but you would have easy access to it when you live in Malaysia (same type of spice family).
BDD, yes I saw your sphincter slamming response. Cheers. Plus a poor attempt at trolling by Reality Razor who doesn’t seem to understand that it’s not the same time everywhere in the world. I must say you’re all obviously insomniacs over on the east coast.
Well, what an ‘ Andy and Mother’ show last night. The others could only look on in awe of that display. What a goose that mother was …. “orm so prad orv ‘im.” Why? He’s just on a TV show – hasn’t won the Nobel Prize yet. As for the excessive tears, roaming around the kitchen, culminating in a mini-breakdown of sorts … wtf.
Andy’s dish was pathetic, but it didn’t matter ’cause he’s being groomed for the top two. He may even win, which would be unfortunate because he doesn’t deserve it. Plus his mother would have to ‘up’ her meds.
In contrast, nice to see Julia and Alice with their respective squeezes – especially Julia and husband, standing there a la American Gothic.
Don’t know what the big deal is about Mindy’s dad’s request. I don’t think Thai food is illegal in Malaysia. He was sweet, too.
Culinary Boner – frekah/ freekeh is green bulgur. It’s within the same type family of bulgur, quinoa and the like. A couple of search on Wikipedia should do the trick, but here’s a good site for whole grains type pulse variant (and recipes).
http://pinterest.com/janethelm/whole-grains/
How do they fit 24 people in a 5 bedroom house?
Catch the Three Wise Jowls holding up spoons and warning everyone, ‘Our spoons are at the ready!’. Like, when aren’t they. Those guys could eat for the Olympics.
EH – can’t remember now whether he said Thai curry or Thai dish.
RR Yes, please do let us know if you are going to be on TV. Agree, no cous cous was a bit rough, it’s a very basic ingredient. I’ve never heard of Frekah.
When I think of all the wonderful pantry ingredients I know I would have been asking for anything with lobster or bugs.
planb – Yes, Michael – I remember now.
DMC they squish them in.
Just interviewed Alice – probably won’t be up until tonight or tomorrow, but she said to give a shout out to all of you guys on the blog she reads it and appreciates your support you gave her, but you will have to wait until I post the interview to find out how many glasses she owns. Yeah I know I am a bitch like that.
RR & CB – It is freekeh, not frekah:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freekeh
Jruth, Dunbi, tokyowatcher, RR – watched the clip again. Mindy’s dad said Thai dish, not Thai curry.
DMC – and crews too! The chaperones & camera crew.
Thanks tokyowatcher.
I’ll keep an eye open for it at my local Coles.
thanks also EH
Re tasting Julia’s dish before Alice’s – I have often seen them taste desserts or cakes in the middle of the savoury stuff when contestants are called out to the front with their offerings. Don’t know how they can do that.
EH – thanks! I thought he said curry. My bad.
Alice reads the blog? She’s so awesome. I wonder if the rest of them know how big this whole Bendy bromance is as well as the various fanfiction that is lurking around…
Tokyowatcher – no worries, mate. I thought I heard curry too.
Is it safe to read the finals week odds comments? I am trying not to be spoiled in any way but people have given the odd game away inadvertently already, here and there.
Thank God, when this is all over, there’ll be MC All-stars! I usually go into a weird withdrawal after finale night.
Planb – yes, it is safe to read. No spoiler there.
Oh Joseph – brain curry! However, do love Haggis and Black Pudding.
Thanks, EH!
Dunbi – I can describe it for you if you want.
On the subject of brains – the edible kind – I was frying some crumbed chicken for the kids earlier this week and my belly started grumbling for some crumbed lambs brains, a meal I enjoy only about once a year. Pity that I’m the only member of the household who loves this dish.
Many thanks for your kind offer tokyowatcher but I will pass on that!
Culinary Boner – that actually sounds good. My mum used to make it for us growing up. Ahh, we do eat weird things growing up.
Dunbi – noted!
Hehe Dunbi, I think I’ll stick to my ham, cucumber, lettuce and cheese croissant sandwich.
Me too Joseph Skyrim, I think you and I are plain cooks and plain eaters, nothing wrong with that. I even like baked beans on toast! Can’t wait for Alice’s interview!
Sounds good to me Joseph.
Andy Pandy – nothing wrong with beans on toast!
I find that the elimination challenges now are easier than those at the start of the series. It should be the other way round.
I also read Mindy’s dad is a cook with the air force but is her dad a real good cook? I don’t know.
For me I think Audra and Mindy (only with certain flavours) are the better cooks among the Top 6 but I don’t think they will win.
Andy is cute but his cooking is so so and Julia is good but not great with desserts. Ben, I have nothing to say.
Since this is not a real cooking competition, I will think Andy will have a chance to take out the title. But also love Julia taking the title out to annoy George.
Baked beans on toast are great for you,according to a nutritionist I saw re diabetes. So much food on Ma$terchef is literally to die for.
Lulu #57 – It is not a big deal. I think it is more like in “We lived in NZ for a few years, can you cook me a kangaroo steak?” kind of way.
lol littlepetal, now who’s wanting people to win for the wrong reasons! Despite all the conspiracy theories I think Audra will take out the title because she is far and away the best all-round cook. Mindy has been much more hit and miss and Kylie is very overrated. Andy and Ben are the Callums of the series but since neither of them has yet plated up a dessert worth crowing about, I can’t see them in the final. But we shall see. A final with Andy and either Mindy or Audra would probably rate much higher than a final with Mindy and Audra.
If Andy were to win what kind of cookbook would he bring out?
Seriously though, with so many of their dishes not being up to scratch (undercooked, overlooked, strange combinations ) how is that any recommendation for people to buy the books? But I guess one should never under estimate the attraction of reality tv celebrity.
Maybe lay off the word “bitch” to describe women – you know who you are.
It’s getting tedious.
Moonstruck-Andy’s cookbook will have 2 pages of himself cooking in the kitchen, 1 page for recipe and 1 page for the finished dish. Using this format , you don’t need too many recipes to fill up the cookbook. Will I buy? Maybe
Moonstruck, I imagine we may be about to find out the answer to your question. Don’t they usually have a cookbook concept challenge about now? Something with lots of photos of his arms I would guess.
#86…. RR used the word, too . Ain’t that a bitch?
Is this Oprah.com or Reality Ravings?
Baked beans on toast is good for you – not so good for everyone around you though. They go off one at a time…
I think Andy’s biggest part is seafood (especially scallops, mussels, oysters, etc. like his opening credit intro which shows the contestants in their field of strength) and meat.
I’m guessing that judging by the fact that Andy confesses that his parents are hopeless in the kitchen that he probably grew up with a lack in cultural background. I’m not sure but I have always thought he was either Mediterranean or possibly Jewish…
I wondered where you were, Georgie.
Now I know.
Haven’t had b-beans for a week bdd. Had some chickpeas the other day though and they’re way worse.
I’ve been out and spent the last hour or so reading up on the comments. It’s hard to break into the conversation because while you’re reading a whole lot more go up. Anyway farting is a good place to start.
Georgie – What about cabbage??? I had cabbage last night. Don’t come near me, boys and girls
I’ve got a can of Fart Gas , Georgie. I don’t want to have to rely on my diet if I want to annoy someone. It provides at least fifteen minutes of hell, inside or outdoors.
A useful investment, easy to conceal.
Right on littlepetal and cabbage adds another dimension altogether so well done.
Lol bdd – you could use that to clear the supermarket checkout when you’re in a hurry.
Anyway, I’m glad I could contribute something worthwhile to the conversation today. My earlier quip about the ‘ferret farm’ didn’t attract any attention. Farting does it every time though.
Well, Georgie…Tel$tra hit me with a late fee on my last bill and I just happen to be going past their shop directly…..Don’t get mad, get even.
Karma’s a b**ch, hey?
My father kept ferrets. Now they really know how to put out a stink.
Silent but deadly they say…
Well what a mawkish tear fest that was last night. Sorry to you emo luvvers but I had the mute button on and the chunder bucket ready for the first 20 minutes or so. I was waiting for the cooking!!! *facepalms* Silly me, I keep forgetting this show is not about the cooking. But I just wish for once Shine would let the cards fall where they should and not some contrived outcome that it thinks will grab better ratings. Andy could have served dog poo sausages last night and he still would have got through. Yeah yeah, I agree he’s buff and nice to look at but methinks it’s really all about Shine milking the Bendy stuff. For what it’s worth, I hope Julia wins.
So Alice didn’t use her immunity pin. That’s strange. How many other pins were still in play given that they can no longer be used in the final week? I thought there were 3 in play last week.
David, there were only 3 (1 each for Alice, Mindy and Kylie). They’ve all been used on Tuesday’s Kylie Kwong challenge. So she couldn’t use her pin to save herself this time!
I liked your ferret quip, Georgie … and didn’t she look resplendent with that rodent draped around her.
Quote of the night from Julia: ‘I’m cooking for my man, and it ain’t George.’
Farewell dear Alice. Tis a shame I didn’t warm up to your quirks until it was too late. Apologies for any rude comments I may have made in the early days. Your glasses are still ridiculously huge but you rock.
Julia, my luminous dog-loving fembot – every episode I’m loving you just a little more. Will be cheering for your win. And for Andy too because, well, he makes my heart a-flutter.
PS – is it just me or is the Ultraviolet Medusa getting more orange each episode? Cute dad though.
my thoughts exactly, baz. i started to warm up to alice a few weeks ago, so i’m sad she’s gone.
Thanks lulu – yeah I thought someone might try to beat it to death with a breadstick or something. Are they from Tasmania too?
I also liked Julia’s response when stooge 2 asked would she be continuing in the competion. It was something along the lines of -
“Now that I’ve seen Justin it reminds me of why I’m here, so I’m more focussed than ever.”
I do apologise for#89, Bolders. It took a while to find exactly what you’re referring to and I note that the word is used in a few other different contexts just the same.
There was a word used yesterday I thought was not on. Just had to cop it.
Assuming stooge 2 is the Greek tragedy, Georgie?
Audra’s kids are super cute. And she has a biracial, biracial marriage~
What surprised me—besides Julia’s husband not really being in the same league as her—was George “loving” Melinda’s curry. When has George ever even liked a curry, let alone “loved” one?
I agree that giving her free reign on a generic “Thai dish” probably gave her an edge over the other contestants.
I’m a bit sad to see Alice go. Knowing ahead of time who will be eliminated on Sunday just makes it even sadder! I’d warmed up to most of the contestants by the time it got to the Top 10. Even Debra, slightly. Oh, except for maybe Wade…
Tough day for BDD yesterday. Someone even accused him of having sex with Minnie Mouse…..
Yep bdd the intrepid Spiro! Have you heard that joke? I’ll have to tell you one day when it’s quiet.
Eraser, BDD did not have sex with that woman Miss Mouse!
Chunks, thanks for clarifying that.
Now we only need to know what criteria RR is applying when deleting comments on here…..
Reality Eraser is a moronic troll, Chunks.
Not tough dealing with him/her/it at all.
Diddums, troll had his comment deleted. Ohhh!
Before we read RR interview with Alice, here is one of Alice with Popsugar:
http://www.popsugar.com.au/MasterChef-2012-Elimination-Interview-Alice-Zaslavsky-Highlights-Big-Personality-Glasses-More-24071950
Thanks BDD #106 – I didnt want to call out the posts I was referring to as I thought it unnecessary but it definitely wasnt about RR.
No worries, Bolders.
Tsundere…. thanks for the word, Fred! Love it. Yes, that is Julia. I think she is my favourite now.
I’ve liked Alice from the start, but I’ll make a few more gushy comments about Alice and Alice/Julia when RR posts the interview. Can’t wait!
Thanks for that littlepetel.
I really like her, she’s a bit OTT, but her parties would always be awesome.
Awww I just read Alice’s interview with Popsugar – what a fantastic person she is. I feel like a mole for how I felt about her early on. I really warmed to here during Italy and beyond and was sad to see her leave last night. She’s happy though, and speaks so nicely about life and in general has a brilliant attitude.
GO JULIA! I love her no bs approach and it would be fabbo if she stuck it up the judges and won
Nardigras, I think you meant ‘moll’, unless you also wanted to imply you needed big glasses too.
Sorry to be a grammar Nazi, but with Puberty Blues on soon everyone should repeat after me, moll – M.O.L.L. – as in such classic 70s terms of endearment as
“rack off, moll” or
“get a dog up ya, moll”.
Gotta love – and respect – classic Aussie lingo.
My memories of this term was that females would dish it out to each other much more often than us young guys would.
Whoops, ya got me
Cheers CB.
Aussie lingo is the best – pre new millennium that is!
CB, you forgot, “here comes the moll patrol”
“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.”
I hope we are heading towards a great final week and no more further entries on the I’ve never list.
S’okay Nardigras.
Just for thems that is a bit thicker than us:
Mole – http://www.lolsauce.com/RandomBS/Hans%20Moleman.jpg
Moll –
http://tvmem.com/DATA/A-Z/C/COMEDYCO/CCEP01.jpg
(Kerching! FFS! No wonder people can’t spell it properly. Bloody Con the Fruiterer!)
Grohl –
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/352650/Dave+Grohl.jpg
Totally agree with everything you said, Nardigras – and I also feel a bit guilty for saying harsh things about Alice. Only a bit tho.’
Yeah CB, probably originated in America though, as in a ‘gangster’s moll.’
I just read Alice’s interview too, she is so nice, we all got her wrong at the start! I wish she had won now. When she wished Julia good luck last night, did Julia say it back to her because she seemed to look very angry to me ( Julia that is, not Alice)
Rack off, ya moll!
My all time fave Aussie saying…………use it to this day!
AP – Julia said, flatly, ”Thanks. You, too.”
She really is a very funny robot. I think there is room for a sitcom about a girl like her who comes to earth and has to replicate human customs and emotions.
CB – I spell it ‘mole’ in this context, as in ‘ya slack-arse mole’ which was a major insult once upon a time.
And then there’s “game on molls”
planb, I think Julia was nervous and was prob thinking she was going home… Alice’s words seemed to have come out of the blue to her — she was in her own world.
Remembering her home planet.
Baz -Ultraviolet Medusa – Brilliant!
Alice -one of the only genuine people on the show – love her
Julia- maybe the only “real” person left. i would like her to win based simply on her spunk and refusal to mold into what the judges want. Loved her with her husband.
Audra – best cook but duuuuude…..
Andy/Ben – so over them – beige and burnt potatoes, obviously these two have some serious skill.
Kylie – just.shut.up
Mindy – willy wonka has been looking for you all over – back to the oompaloompa factory!
Did the families know about the time constraints when picking the dishes? curry vs roasts vs dessert – seems a bit unbalanced.
watched the show with my grandma last night for the first time – her comments on mindy “does the orange lady ever close her mouth?”
bdd – respect – your verbal cunning entertains me to no end.
Thanks jinx. I thought you were an East Coaster, too Chunks.
Man. How smoking is Julia tonight? Yeah, baby!
Then again , how lame is the Jowl$y Green Giant and his baked beans schtick? Chicka~Cola? Fail.
Masterclass has no class tonight
As I thought Andy had a chance to win this series, I was told he just said, “I have never made ice cream before”.
BBD – Boom! Don’t pop your champagne too early, I heard the Monday spoiler might be a red herring, as well as the final 2. Got to love the Friday evening drinks and good goss.
BDD – You may have to hold on to the champagne. I have doubt on the authenticity of the spoiler.
JLo- You beat me to it to warn BDD. We don’t want him to have a heart attack!!!
lol Littlepetal. We honestly do care for his health.
Yes, that’s fine. As a rule, I don’t believe spoilers. The WD article is an exception because the producers ‘fessed up to it being correct.
I’m just waiting for my ” beautiful” McCain’s supermarket pizza to cook before I plate up. I don’t want to overcook it.
Gary likes butter.Who would have imagined that?
The fat little pig.
Thanks for caring.
Matt Preston must have been reading all the discussion on baked beans here to give him the idea! I think all three of those dishes would be ones even I could manage! Audra still saying tomaytoes, very annoying! Waiting for Alice now on The Living Room.
BDD, the Logans won in 2005, I’m sure you would remember if you saw a picture of them, they had dark hair and were almost identical, they tried to pretend to be the same person but the other housemates soon sussed them out!
BDD-Don’t forget to drizzle some olive oil on you pizza to make it more chefy (if there is such a word). Also pick some flowers from your garden and placed them around the plate. Enjoy your dinner.
Okay ta , AP. I didn’t watch that year, that’s why I can’t place them.
I tended to watch the whole BB season~ or none at all.
There is such a word, littlepetal or at least Gary used it last year. Thanks for mentoring me about the pizza. I cooked it to perfection…I’m safe!
Forgot to turn the oven off, though. Fixed now. Otherwise…Boom!!
the logan’s were so god damn dull, all i remember about that season is hot dogs, vesna and that chick who went on a homophobic rant.
A.P – I suggest you not to visit Singapore or Malaysia soon. I learnt the correct way of pronouncing tomato after getting strange reactions/blank stares from the McDonalds workers here when I asked them, “Can I have some tomayto sauce?” lol
The Living Room – according to Alice, Julia has enough ‘chutzpah’ to win. Love it!
Go, Julia
I was an East Coaster by birth BDD and still think of it as “home” but have been in the west for more than half my life now. However I make sure to visit Sydney at least once a year and Melbourne as well if I can. Apart from the airfare it’s much cheaper to eat high-end food over in the east for starters, and I can buy a coffee without having to take out a loan.
Julia has chutzpah and Alice has chutzpah charm and warmth. Go Julia — so Alice can be happy.
Moll patrol – LMAO – haven’t heard that since the early 80′s. Classic.
And slack arse moll. Thanks for taking me back to year 8 guys. Love it.
@EH
Ah, I can’t stop thinking of Jennifer Lopez with your new name. This is going to take some adjusting to…
(But welcome to the J-club!)
Time for bdd to go with JDave?
Jess – Loud, colourful & cougarlicious (Andy… yum!). That’s me lol!
Have a nice weekend
@JKo in 11, yes, we have been to lots of Thai restaurants in Melbourne having duck curry with lychees.Does sound weird but they do taste delicious. Dunno how authentic are there, as I’ve never been to Thailand altho it is just our neighboring country. I guess it could be a westernization of Asian dish like Lemon Chicken or Sweet and Sour Pork or something with Blackbean sauce.
MCA frequently asked stupid questions:
• Are you going home tonight?
A - You tell me.
• Are you happy with your dish?
A - Yes. (Go Julia)
• Have you done enough?
A – You tell me.
• Have you got enough time to do that?
A - Probably, if you piss off and stop asking me stupid questions.
• Tell me what you’re thinking?
A – You’re a dick head.
• What happened?
A - You kept asking me stupid questions.
• What is your Masterchef dream?
A – Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
• What would you do if your Masterchef dream ended tonight?
A – Go home.
• What’s under this cloche?
A – You tell me.
• Will you be Australia’s next Masterchef?
A – You tell me.
Well said, Georgie. They do asked silly questions. Just get on with the show and show us more cooking.
Well done,Georgie. $hine would love that.
Q Do you think you’re safe?
A Do I look like a fat, blathering judge you culinary buffoon?
I would not hold back from telling the judges to piss off if they come over to see what I am cooking and try to shake my confidence.
Q What would it mean if you went home tonight?
A Well, I’m dying for a root for starters~ if my partner hasn’t shot through yet.
Q Do you think your children would be proud of you?
A **** them, I’m in this for myself, Jowl$y. It’s all about me.
You’re not Georgie.
Great Q&A Georgie. Hilarious. Shine is too stingy to pay $250k to the winner. 100k is more their standard :p
Yes , the real Georgie is funny and original~ unlike the troll with the inferiority complex at #159.
BDD – Trolls come first and then followed by groupies. It’s all part of being a legend. Now we need someone to start a fan fiction…..
Maybe it was “Another Adelaide Bogan”, doubt if it would be Georgie unless she’s had enough of you which is highly unlikely.
-> 159…. Def not Georgie
#166 is not me
Yeah, this is the same idiot as surmised above.
Your garbage will be deleted soon, troll. Everyone can see you’re an idiot trolling.
Yeah, Georgie usually would address my screen name with lower case but this idiot is as dumb as dogshit.
The real Georgie would have said “is betty back?” by now.
I thought it wasn’t fair the BDD #166 only replied to AP & not the others ….
Don’t give out clues about lower case BDD! I thought it was you at 166, now I’ll never know! When Georgie returns she will tell us! I just tuned in to see if RR has put up the interview with Alice yet, it should be interesting.
It is now me at #166.A.P because the troll’s troll has been deleted.
Giving clues to the clueless , well , I’ll have to wear that. This troll is garden variety not very switched on and softer than a packet of Western Star butter left out in the sun.
So who deleted that last message, you or the troll? Is it possible to delete other people’s messages?
Alice interview is getting done, but I am baking a birthday cake as Master 4 is having a party tomorrow. Unfortunately it is in a park and it looks like rain.
That would be neither me or the troll, A.P. The $herriff has come in to clean up the town.
If it was possible to delete other people’s messages, I’d never get a post up.
Good luck with the cake, RR. I’m sure it will be “beautiful”.
That’s true! See, I learn a lot here. Good luck with the cake RR, will it be good enough to beat Julia or Kylie?
Holy snappin’ assholes , that wasn’t me at #165 either( it might be at that no when the garbage is deleted, however) ,Georgie. Cheers.
Gotham City deserves a better class of troll.
The real Georgie has just come home to see posts made in her name. I haven’t read them yet but just saying I’ll have a look at all this and won’t say anything else until I’m up to date.
Not sure those last two were from Georgie either but will leave on until she confirms or denies it.
RR this and posts #154 & 176 are my only comments today. If the parasite continues I’ll stop commenting and email you.
Well, the oxygen thieving troll was suckered by the lower case clue on #173. The real Georgie can string a sentence together,however and also wouldn’t author the drool and hysteria in #175.
Hey bdd, someone is bored again. Thanks to you, JLo, AP and Marepoppin for recognising the imposter was not me.
Bored and a case of wannabe writer’s block -like Jack Nicholson in The $hining.
That’s okay, I am getting to know you now and it could happen to any of us. You are lucky one of the messages was deleted before you saw it.
I’m tipping the low life Razor/Eraser who started stirring two nights ago. Not very original for sure, cruising in the archives for ideas.
I see it more as dragging it’s knuckles through the archives…definitely low life.
I’ve been pretty quiet lately and can’t see that I could have upset anybody, so it had to be someone reading old threads.
Monkey see monkey do…
It literally went ape droppings after my extensions to your excellent Q&A.
Dutch Courage at work, if you could call it that, with a grab bag of imagined slights.
If so I think the poor thing has had some crisis in his life – wife left him, went bankrupt or something similar, followed by an aberration or a stint off the wagon maybe. Sad really, I used to enjoy his genuine participation.
Yes, suggesting I have a small penis, ugly face and live in a slum is some kind of aberration.
I was hoping for some marriage proposals soon….until this happened.
It started with Spellcheck, then RRanter (who fed us faux final 2 spoiler), RRantings, RRazor, REraser, now Georgie & BDD impersonator.
Lol bdd, you have the ladies chasing you all over this blog so a proposition of some kind is more than likely.
JLo – if it’s all one and the same person aka DC and BB, I’ve recognised him in a few other guises too over the last couple of months. That’s when I usually say something about Betty.
I’m a slumblog millionaire,gels. Don’t believe the rumours put around by inadequate trolls.
Don’t let me rest my meat for too long.
I’m thinking I might have to create an alter ego myself so I can give these trouble making arseholes a good bollocking bdd. A sort of masked avenger – a Zorro-ess!
A nice interview with Filippo
http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2012/07/21/229491_lifestyle.html
Thanks Littlepetal for the Link!
“Filippo says the audition process was tough. Despite a common perception that contestants are selected based on looks and personalities, Filippo insists the show’s producers are deadly serious about food.
“If you don’t have good food knowledge then they screen you out (in auditions),” he says. “They are very serious about the food and that’s what I really respect. I really love the show and the people behind it.”
Hmmm…… So Andy got selected based on his food knowledge & not his look? But but but but but he has never eaten barramundi, fish pie, Moroccan cuisine & he has never made ice cream or braised cabbage before.
BDD – I nearly made the proposal, but then I realised JLo is into toyboy at the moment… So yeah.
Thanks ,littlepetal. I’m a little confused because Filippo has said there was no phone or internet yet I seem to remember Alice saying they’d been checking out RR’s blog. Perhaps this was after Alice was punted.
It sounds to some extent that Filippo has been brainwashed and hypnotised by $hine. I mean Beige Ben’s lack of food knowledge would fill a warehouse.
Interesting about the food knowledge claim, when I think of some of the lightweights who’ve made it through this alleged ‘screening’ process over the years. Based on some of the stupid questions the stooges ask contestants, I can just imagine the quality of the in depth screening questions!
$hine Food Knowledge Screening Questionnaire
* How many slices of bread would you use in a sandwich?
*Do fish live in water or on land?
* How do you boil water?
* Why do kitchens have refrigerators and ovens?
*Where does lemon juice come from?
*What is the difference between a leg of lamb and a potato?
* What is more expensive? A jar of Vegemite or a kilo of truffles?
I think Alice only read RR’s blog after leaving the MC house.
Filippo has to justify the selection process to make the Top 24 looks good. We all know some of them still need to go and learn some basic cooking skills like knife’s skill. LOL when sis-in-law said Ben can’t use the knife.
BDD- I think they can’t answer the question about “How do you boil water”
Wade doesn’t know how to boil water. On 2 occasions he said the water took a long time to boil. He didn’t put the lid on
Lol – I was thinking along similar lines bdd.
• Have you ever made a vegemite sandwich?
• How many eyes does a potato have?
• What meal is served at night?
• What’s the main ingredients in fish and chips?
*Where would you look for a mousse? In Canada or in the blast chiller?
* If someone gave you the bird, would you cook it or give it back to them?
* When a chef says something is ready to be served does he mean food or a tennis ball?
Comment #202 is not me. Troll! I am on Twitter helping RR fixing her cake.
You’ll be deleted pronto , troll. Would be if you could be.
We know, JLo. You’re no loser.
Garbage in~ garbage out.
What’s wrong with rr’s cake jlo?
I’d look for a mousse in a mousse hole or a mousse trap. I’d look for a troll in a sewer pipe or a septic tank.
Post #204 is not me – troll.
I also suspect #205 is not Marepoppin either.
Trolls!!
# 204 won’t be Georgie,either.
Why bdd?
#209 is the troll.
More trash to take out. Woken up from your drunken stupor,little fella..
Thought I would check the validity of the poster before I bothered answering lol
No more from me tonight. Any posts under my name from here won’t be mine. Night all.
Sad Alice left, really grew to like her. Did a quick google search to find said photo of Alice without glasses and on Mangoes World there’s a big section on her. Even with glasses, she’s stunning in this photo: http://mangoesworld.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/651_112535265297_7457_n.jpg
Cause turds get flushed that’s why go back to the septic tank turd.
Based on the producer thing, the judges said that the show was back to basics, so while lots of contestants were cast because of basic food knowledge, the judges said that the show allowed people who are enthused by cooking to improve as the show progresses.
Either way, I’m not complaining that Ben and Andy are still in the competition. Top blokes, would rather see them win and I do believe in them. I prefer them over Mindy or Kylie to be perfectly honest. But they have improved a lot. They just don’t APPEAR to have the type of food knowledge by other people.
RR-I hope you did make a beauutiiful cake for the young Master. Don’t worry, it’s not going to raining. I have connection up there.
Been sick the last few days so what did I miss? Seems like some sort of Mossad spy mission with stolen identities, new nom de plumes, and (character) assassinations from what I can gather. Truth is stranger than fiction.
Hahaha – troll has been revealed. Previously posting as Reality Ranter, Razor, Eraser as well as Another Adelaide Bogan and several attacks as Anonymous.
Dubbed SOOTI, the Supreme Overlord Of The Internet, by bdd and me a few months ago, this cretin accused us of being guard dogs.
Ever wonder why guard dogs are necessary cretin? I told you a couple of nights ago that bdd was a mirror – so take a long hard look in it cretin!
I now pronounce you ‘Septic SOOTI’ or SS from here on in.
Some people like a laugh occasionally but you get your rocks off by causing trouble – so it appears you’re the only one who makes a big deal out of things SS.
You must have a sad and lonely life poor thing, if this behaviour is what you resort to for entertainment.
SS – “trust me, I don’t make a big deal out of anything”.
Excuse me while I rofl please. Well WTF do you keep causing trouble based on some vigilante principle?
I get the impression you are lonely and starved of conversation – you’ve been trying very hard to engage me in an exchange for months now, under many different names.
As for getting up early, where do you live – Perth?
Sorry to burst your bubble but I am not particularly interested in you on this site. I’ll see how I can change that perception.
Brrr…porridge, that would keep me in bed for the rest of the week!
Thanks for the chat SS and have a lovely day. I’m quite happy to talk with you anytime as long as you’re pleasant and reasonable and I find the topic interesting enough.
SS – so was that your address to the nation for today?
Note to self: dont read this forum before going to bed. I dreamt about you last night bdd! Instead of the acerbically-witted middle aged man I think you are, you were a long-haired teenager with a big party house and a penchant for pot… Very strange. Who knows how much weirder it would have gotten if my darling 3yo hadn’t started screaming at me at 5:45am….
Is it wrong to think this is actually pretty funny?
Mmm, I understand, and it’s a guilty pleasure because it’s born out of an unpleasant situation – however, the insult-hurling has been topnotch.
Bdd: I refuse to dream about you anymore if you’re not even going to acknowledge it when I do!
Thanks btw Marepoppin for relating your experience in #243. I don’t know what to say. That was like me then,so not so strange really.
I was preparing my my answer as you posted. I do care, y’know. Just waiting for the troll to pass out.
I have removed most of the troll comments and the ongoing conversation it involved due to the fact it probably did not interest the majority readers on the site.
Obviously no one takes any notice – but no personal attacks on other people. And if you don’t like the don’t engage with them.
Oopss…it looks like BDD has brought in Reality Eraser to clean up this place….
RR, thanks for not being selective this time.
RR I made a comment at 11:11pm last night asking you to remove #173 and 175 that were made in my name but weren’t me and wishing Master 4 a good day today. That comment has just been removed but 173/175 are still up there.
Sorry Georgie I thought I had taken them down last night. Thanks for the good wishes for Master 4. All very exhausted and sugared up. BTW where you live sounds fantastic, fresh honey, wood burning stoves. Maybe you should start a retreat like Debra.
I’ve paid for my television set and the electricity that goes into it.
If something appears on the screen that is an affront to good culture, I’ll comment as best I can. It’s all in the archives~ along with the hysterical reactions of my detractors.
There are worse things happening in the world than a blogger reacting to and assessing programs that are the apotheosis of kitsch, believe it or not. Take note, moral crusaders and thought police.
That folks are just waiting around, hoping to be outrageously offended by that has always been a great mystery to me, but thanks for reading anyway and maintaining an interest in the number of posts I make. What interesting lives you must have.
All good RR and hope the rain held off. Thanks, it’s a lovely part of country to live. I have no desire to share my retreat though, or it will cease to be one for me.
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