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planet-terror · « **Reply #160 on:** March 13, 2020, 09:08:26 am »

love the Rouxs'
rip.

shame Amy went out though..

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #161 on:** March 13, 2020, 09:42:28 am »

Quote from: planet-terror on March 13, 2020, 09:08:26 am

love the Rouxs
rip

shame Amy went out though..

Same on both accounts. RIP.

Amy messed up hugely with that dish. Didn't realize she had different colour eyes. She was clearly capable of better. Those chips looked so good though by the other contestant!

planet-terror · « **Reply #162 on:** March 13, 2020, 10:27:56 am »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on March 13, 2020, 09:42:28 am

Same on both accounts. RIP.

Amy messed up hugely with that dish. Didn't realize she had different colour eyes. She was clearly capable of better. Those chips looked so good though by the other contestant!

yeah fucked it right up.
amazing eyes.

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #163 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:12:13 pm »

Quote from: planet-terror on March 13, 2020, 10:27:56 am

yeah fucked it right up.
amazing eyes.

When Sahar did the Iranian rice dish and the judges said there was something missing, all I could think was "lamb chops"!

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #164 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:34:52 pm »

Quote from: planet-terror on March 13, 2020, 10:27:56 am

amazing eyes.

Absolutely.

Quote from: The Bournemouth Red on March 13, 2020, 05:12:13 pm

When Sahar did the Iranian rice dish and the judges said there was something missing, all I could think was "lamb chops"!

yeah I said something similar. Was a poor dish she put up.

planet-terror · « **Reply #165 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:51:10 pm »

Quote from: The Bournemouth Red on March 13, 2020, 05:12:13 pm

When Sahar did the Iranian rice dish and the judges said there was something missing, all I could think was "lamb chops"!

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sinnermichael · « **Reply #166 on:** April 6, 2020, 09:11:32 pm »

Semi finals just starting. Hard to pick a favourite so far.

reddebs · « **Reply #167 on:** April 6, 2020, 09:15:46 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on April 6, 2020, 09:11:32 pm

Semi finals just starting. Hard to pick a favourite so far.

That David's been pretty consistent so far and they seem to love Sandy.

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jillcwhomever · « **Reply #168 on:** April 6, 2020, 09:25:26 pm »

It sounds as if they are up against it. 😀

bradders1011 · « **Reply #169 on:** April 6, 2020, 09:34:50 pm »

"....right lads, BBC have gone, crack out the rum."

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #170 on:** April 6, 2020, 10:04:44 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on April 6, 2020, 09:11:32 pm

Semi finals just starting. Hard to pick a favourite so far.

Quite a good bunch they've got.

Think the older lady who's name I've forgot is a strong contender.

Quite like Claire and Sandy bar this round has done well.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #171 on:** April 7, 2020, 09:43:25 am »

David, Thomas or Sandy I reckon. Thought David was a shoo-in but he stumbled badly in that last round and only stayed in because of some poor attempts by others. Thomas has been improving massively, and Sandy's been consistently strong. I'd have Claire and Christian pegged as the next ones to go. Beverley and Jasmeet are great but not sure I can see either winning it.

You could do a MasterChef drinking game and have to take a drink every time someone makes ravioli, duck or fondant potatoes. Definitely be drunk by the end of an episode.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #172 on:** April 7, 2020, 06:11:24 pm »

That was one of the worst performing outside catering challenges ever.

Dull Tools · « **Reply #173 on:** April 8, 2020, 12:13:06 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on April 7, 2020, 09:43:25 am

David, Thomas or Sandy I reckon. Thought David was a shoo-in but he stumbled badly in that last round and only stayed in because of some poor attempts by others. Thomas has been improving massively, and Sandy's been consistently strong. I'd have Claire and Christian pegged as the next ones to go. Beverley and Jasmeet are great but not sure I can see either winning it.

You could do a MasterChef drinking game and have to take a drink every time someone makes ravioli, duck or fondant potatoes. Definitely be drunk by the end of an episode.

Hard to argue with this. Had similar thoughts about David but Thomas seems to be smashing it now.

Jasmeet and Beverly do seem to be doing well but agree that I can't see them having quite enough.

Claire next to go for me. Christian doesn't really do much wrong but never seems to be near the top either.

Add chocolate fondants into the drinking bingo.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #174 on:** April 8, 2020, 05:18:01 pm »

Tom Kitchin on tonight. Should be good.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #175 on:** April 8, 2020, 08:32:56 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on April 8, 2020, 05:18:01 pm

Tom Kitchin on tonight. Should be good.

Yep. Top red. Most surreal Anfield wrap Pink was Tom Kitchin and Michael Fassbender appearing after the Barca 2nd leg

bradders1011 · « **Reply #176 on:** April 8, 2020, 09:15:37 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on April 7, 2020, 09:43:25 am

You could do a MasterChef drinking game and have to take a drink every time someone makes ravioli, duck or fondant potatoes. Definitely be drunk by the end of an episode.

Tuiles too.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #177 on:** April 8, 2020, 09:53:32 pm »

David back to the top of the class again.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #178 on:** April 8, 2020, 10:10:41 pm »

It was the evening of celeriac. I tried making a celeriac soup once can't say it was a great success. It was a good night for David, Sandy's performance in Tom Kitchin's task was really good too. That challenge was really interesting, seeing so many of them out of their comfort zone. A really good semi-final all in all.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #179 on:** April 9, 2020, 09:34:59 am »

Schedule for this is weird. Assumed the next episode was Friday but it's actually tonight. Then the three next week are Wed, Thurs and Fri.

Anyway, think David is the clear favourite - probably has been since they all came together. Really liked that Tom Kitchin was actually teaching them things as he went round, rather than just pointing out things they'd done wrong - like helping David realise he should cook a tiny bit of the rabbit so he'd know if it was seasoned properly.

Couldn't believe it when Thomas said he'd never made fresh pasta before, surely a given to practice that before going on MasterChef?!

Dull Tools · « **Reply #180 on:** April 9, 2020, 10:31:42 am »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on April 9, 2020, 09:34:59 am

Schedule for this is weird. Assumed the next episode was Friday but it's actually tonight. Then the three next week are Wed, Thurs and Fri.

Anyway, think David is the clear favourite - probably has been since they all came together. Really liked that Tom Kitchin was actually teaching them things as he went round, rather than just pointing out things they'd done wrong - like helping David realise he should cook a tiny bit of the rabbit so he'd know if it was seasoned properly.

Couldn't believe it when Thomas said he'd never made fresh pasta before, surely a given to practice that before going on MasterChef?!

Think it is because it is bank holiday weekend not that it makes any difference to anyone now.

I think the order will be David, Thomas, Sandy, Beverly and then Clare.

But I think Sandy is one of those who could pull off something incredible or crash and burn.

Beverly could be a dark horse.

bradders1011 · « **Reply #181 on:** April 9, 2020, 10:43:04 am »

Quote from: jillc on April 8, 2020, 10:10:41 pm

It was the evening of celeriac. I tried making a celeriac soup once can't say it was a great success.

I can't find the recipe for it now, but last year I did a celeriac and smoked haddock bake where the fish and veg were layered like a lasagne with a herby, cheesy white sauce. Went down a treat, celeriac is properly under-used in real life.

DJBrenton · « **Reply #182 on:** April 9, 2020, 10:47:54 am »

Quote from: bradders1011 on April 9, 2020, 10:43:04 am

I can't find the recipe for it now, but last year I did a celeriac and smoked haddock bake where the fish and veg were layered like a lasagne with a herby, cheesy white sauce. Went down a treat, celeriac is properly under-used in real life.

Celeriac is also a great micro herb to grow.

stewy17 · « **Reply #183 on:** April 9, 2020, 10:52:07 am »

Quote from: Dull Tools on April 9, 2020, 10:31:42 am

Think it is because it is bank holiday weekend not that it makes any difference to anyone now.

I think the order will be David, Thomas, Sandy, Beverly and then Clare.

But I think Sandy is one of those who could pull off something incredible or crash and burn.

Beverly could be a dark horse.

Hard to argue with that lineup, though there is always room for a big shock/fuck up. I think any of the top three you've quoted could be liable to do that and let Beverly in.

Tom Kitchin was brilliant. I like that it was similar to when they go into their kitchen & service, but with that added guidance and teaching from Tom & without the safety net of help from other chefs to make sure the customer isn't served shite.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #184 on:** April 9, 2020, 12:48:33 pm »

Quote from: bradders1011 on April 9, 2020, 10:43:04 am

I can't find the recipe for it now, but last year I did a celeriac and smoked haddock bake where the fish and veg were layered like a lasagne with a herby, cheesy white sauce. Went down a treat, celeriac is properly under-used in real life.

That sounds delicious.

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #185 on:** April 9, 2020, 06:14:53 pm »

Quote from: Dull Tools on April 9, 2020, 10:31:42 am

Think it is because it is bank holiday weekend not that it makes any difference to anyone now.

I think the order will be David, Thomas, Sandy, Beverly and then Clare.

But I think Sandy is one of those who could pull off something incredible or crash and burn.

Beverly could be a dark horse.

The winner will be whoever looks best on the cover of a cookbook or being on the BBC.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #186 on:** April 9, 2020, 07:51:49 pm »

Beverley's gone I reckon.

Libertine · « **Reply #187 on:** April 9, 2020, 08:02:17 pm »

Thomas is on such an upward trajectory now. Probably the favourite at this point.

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on April 7, 2020, 09:43:25 am

You could do a MasterChef drinking game and have to take a drink every time someone makes ravioli, duck or fondant potatoes. Definitely be drunk by the end of an episode.

Add "deconstructed".....

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #188 on:** April 10, 2020, 07:57:25 am »

Quote from: sinnermichael on April 9, 2020, 07:51:49 pm

Beverley's gone I reckon.

Always wary of anything deconstructed.

The treacle and Marmite venison looked amazing, and I want a plateful of bubble and squeak croquettes.

Dull Tools · « **Reply #189 on:** April 10, 2020, 11:32:06 am »

Quote from: The Bournemouth Red on April 10, 2020, 07:57:25 am

Always wary of anything deconstructed.

The treacle and Marmite venison looked amazing, and I want a plateful of bubble and squeak croquettes.

The bubble and squeak croquettes looked amazing. I would love to eat in Thomas' restaurant. My sort of food.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #190 on:** April 13, 2020, 10:23:40 am »

If the final isn’t a shootout between the 2 blokes I’ll be very surprised.

The 2 girls have been skating on thin ice for the last couple of shows.

Thomas is on a another level I think

sinnermichael · « **Reply #191 on:** April 16, 2020, 10:55:31 am »

Good episode last night. Pretty sure one of the lasses will go tonight unless one of the lads has a mare.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #192 on:** April 16, 2020, 11:31:07 am »

Aside from Sandy, they all did really well in that final challenge last night. Food in Mauritius looks amazing, sure those fishermen have a tough life but not a bad lunch to have every day...

Definitely hard to see past either David or Thomas now.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #193 on:** April 16, 2020, 02:16:30 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on April 16, 2020, 11:31:07 am

Aside from Sandy, they all did really well in that final challenge last night. Food in Mauritius looks amazing, sure those fishermen have a tough life but not a bad lunch to have every day...

Definitely hard to see past either David or Thomas now.

Was going to say Claire has moved ahead of Sandy based on last night. Was abit weird the response from David after cooking one time, I thought he was going to pass out.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #194 on:** April 16, 2020, 09:59:05 pm »

Actually thought David might go there for a minute.

planet-terror · « **Reply #195 on:** April 16, 2020, 10:09:34 pm »

Thought David a winner for a while now. Lucky to get through today.
Thomas cooks my kind of food. Hope he wins. Sandy the outsider for me. Less experienced but keeps surprising

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #196 on:** April 17, 2020, 09:21:33 am »

Sandy pulled it out the bag, great looking dessert.

Thomas still looking favourite for me, and a chocolate fondant, MasterChef drinking game!

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #197 on:** April 17, 2020, 09:43:33 am »

Still leaning towards David, slightly. Think he's likelier to come up with something that looks absolutely incredible - Thomas' food is perhaps a little less showy. Really hard to call though, shouldn't count Sandy out either.

Libertine · « **Reply #198 on:** April 17, 2020, 12:22:25 pm »

Right decision about the final three.

I think David peaked early and hasn't progressed at the same rate as the others. Was a bit lucky last night - I think the decision was largely based on overall performance.

Thomas's food is great - porter fondant and brandy caramel sauce, I was drooling.....

Think he is favourite, but Sandy is a dark horse. She could come up with something extraordinary still.

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #199 on:** April 17, 2020, 02:33:58 pm »

I felt a bit sorry for Claire when they said her food was too spaced out on the plate. Seems a petty thing to pick up on when they said it tasted great.