Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I was pretty
sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for the finals even with
a weak performance in the "three chefs" competition. I really didn't
think a middle-aged caterer was likely to win.

This was probably the worst slate of contestants since the show
started, especially on the men's side.



Brian

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Default User wrote:
> Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I was pretty
> sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for the finals even with
> a weak performance in the "three chefs" competition. I really didn't
> think a middle-aged caterer was likely to win.
>
> This was probably the worst slate of contestants since the show
> started, especially on the men's side.
>


A tie for lousy male chefs with last year.

I wonder how Jen likes her airtime...

..


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or the climate will do it for us.

Default User > wrote:
> Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I was pretty
> sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for the finals even
> with a weak performance in the "three chefs" competition. I really
> didn't think a middle-aged caterer was likely to win.
>
> This was probably the worst slate of contestants since the show
> started, especially on the men's side.
>
>
>
> Brian

[snipped cross-posting]

I couldn't see Ramsay putting up with Petrozza's frequent fumbling. How on
earth do you run out of the ingredients for two of the appetizers on YOUR
menu half way through dinner service? Simple - he didn't bother to check to
make sure his team had done adequate prep.

In Christina, I saw growth during the season and the potential for even more
growth, despite her age and lack of experience. Most of the people who
enter the competition already think they're all that, then wonder why they
get shot down. I was happy she won

Jill

jmcquown wrote:

> Default User > wrote:
> > Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I was
> > pretty sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for the
> > finals even with a weak performance in the "three chefs"
> > competition. I really didn't think a middle-aged caterer was likely
> > to win.

> [snipped cross-posting]

[restored -- it is a TV show after all]

> I couldn't see Ramsay putting up with Petrozza's frequent fumbling.
> How on earth do you run out of the ingredients for two of the
> appetizers on YOUR menu half way through dinner service? Simple - he
> didn't bother to check to make sure his team had done adequate prep.

Yeah, in many ways Ramsay didn't seem to respect "P" very much.

> In Christina, I saw growth during the season and the potential for
> even more growth, despite her age and lack of experience. Most of
> the people who enter the competition already think they're all that,
> then wonder why they get shot down. I was happy she won

She probably has more upside potential, being a recent culinary school
student, and she did well in the various challenges. The paper
mentioned that she completed her studies at the CIA during the break




Brian

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"Default User" > wrote in message
...
>
> Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I was pretty
> sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for the finals even with
> a weak performance in the "three chefs" competition. I really didn't
> think a middle-aged caterer was likely to win.)

That was my assessment. At 47, how many more productive years could
Petrozza have? Christina is much more malleable.

dejablues wrote:

>
> "Default User" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I was
> > pretty sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for the
> > finals even with a weak performance in the "three chefs"
> > competition. I really didn't think a middle-aged caterer was likely
> > to win.)
>
> That was my assessment. At 47, how many more productive years could
> Petrozza have? Christina is much more malleable.

Pretty much Ramsay's final assessment (source Wikipedia):

"Christina had the least amount of experience coming into Hell's
Kitchen. But I saw something in her that was quite special. She had the
best potential across any other chef in Hell's Kitchen, and in my
business, I think long term. I definitely, definitely made the right
choice."




Brian

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won't shut up.
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"Default User" > wrote in
:

> Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I
> was pretty sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for
> the finals even with a weak performance in the "three chefs"
> competition. I really didn't think a middle-aged caterer was
> likely to win.

I was so happy when she won. She had the most potental of them
all, IMO.

> This was probably the worst slate of contestants since the
> show started, especially on the men's side.

Yes. The variety was interesting. Though I would have rather seen
more 'real' qualified contestants.

>
> Brian
>

"Default User" > wrote in message
...
>
> Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I was pretty
> sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for the finals even with
> a weak performance in the "three chefs" competition. I really didn't
> think a middle-aged caterer was likely to win.
>
> This was probably the worst slate of contestants since the show
> started, especially on the men's side.
>

She was my pick a few weeks ago once the field narrowed. Some weeks before
that, I though Bobby may have had a chance. Although she lacks experience,
she seemed the most knowledgeable and if she can get respect of older help
in the kitchen, can do well.

About week three, I thought the entire crew should have been tossed and they
all lose.

On 10 Jul 2008 02:29:02 GMT, sandi > wrote:

Sandi.... it that you? Are you the Sandi formerly from Honduras? If
so, long time no see! Come back to the chat channel someday.


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Default User wrote:
> Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I was pretty
> sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for the finals even with
> a weak performance in the "three chefs" competition. I really didn't
> think a middle-aged caterer was likely to win.
>
> This was probably the worst slate of contestants since the show
> started, especially on the men's side.
>
>
>
> Brian
>

Agreed. I wouldn't want any of them to make me a burger at McDonald's.

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Don't blame it on the hormones...no wait...blame it on the hormones...

I'm just glad that blonde witch who made it to the final three did not
get it. I cannot remember her name, but I could not stand her. I am
glad the girl won as I thought she was most deserving.

And what about Jen and Matty during the final show? Jen still thinks
she is the best and should have won. Matty is still nuts, but he was a
lot of fun on the show. I haven't had so much fun disliking someone
since season one with the fat guy Gordon called Butterball.

Now we can enjoy Ktichen Nightmares soon.

Anthony

"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message
...
> I'm just glad that blonde witch who made it to the final three did not
> get it. I cannot remember her name, but I could not stand her. I am
> glad the girl won as I thought she was most deserving.
>
> And what about Jen and Matty during the final show? Jen still thinks
> she is the best and should have won. Matty is still nuts, but he was a
> lot of fun on the show. I haven't had so much fun disliking someone
> since season one with the fat guy Gordon called Butterball.
>
> Now we can enjoy Ktichen Nightmares soon.
>
> Anthony

As much as you (and others, I suspect) didn't like Corey, her efforts helped
Christina during the final challenge.

sf wrote in :

> On 10 Jul 2008 02:29:02 GMT, sandi >
> wrote:
>
> Sandi.... it that you? Are you the Sandi formerly from
> Honduras?

Sorry, wrong Sandi.
USA all the way.

> If so, long time no see! Come back to the chat
> channel someday.
>
>

legal process wrote:
> "Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I'm just glad that blonde witch who made it to the final three did not
>> get it. I cannot remember her name, but I could not stand her. I am
>> glad the girl won as I thought she was most deserving.
>>
>> And what about Jen and Matty during the final show? Jen still thinks
>> she is the best and should have won. Matty is still nuts, but he was a
>> lot of fun on the show. I haven't had so much fun disliking someone
>> since season one with the fat guy Gordon called Butterball.
>>
>> Now we can enjoy Ktichen Nightmares soon.
>>
>> Anthony
>
> As much as you (and others, I suspect) didn't like Corey, her efforts helped
> Christina during the final challenge.

I have no doubt that Ramsey had his mind made up before the meal was
even served...

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On 11 Jul 2008 00:08:09 GMT, sandi > wrote:

>Sorry, wrong Sandi.
>USA all the way.

OK, Sandi... I took a shot (and missed). Thanks for being a good
sport about it. Hopefully if/when she returns she'll amend her sig
line to note she's not in Honduras anymore so I'll know who she is.

Welcome to rfc, hope I didn't scare you away.


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Mae West

legal process wrote:

> "Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm just glad that blonde witch who made it to the final three did
> > not get it. I cannot remember her name, but I could not stand her.
> > I am glad the girl won as I thought she was most deserving.
> >
> > And what about Jen and Matty during the final show? Jen still thinks
> > she is the best and should have won. Matty is still nuts, but he
> > was a lot of fun on the show. I haven't had so much fun disliking
> > someone since season one with the fat guy Gordon called Butterball.
> >
> > Now we can enjoy Ktichen Nightmares soon.

> As much as you (and others, I suspect) didn't like Corey, her efforts
> helped Christina during the final challenge.

That was one of the more interesting things. Corey and Christina didn't
get along at all through much of the show, then sort of became buddies
near the end. I guess being the in the last three girls with Jen will
do that for you!




Brian

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On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:02:58 -0700, "legal process"
> wrote:

>"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message
.. .
>> I'm just glad that blonde witch who made it to the final three did not
>> get it. I cannot remember her name, but I could not stand her. I am
>> glad the girl won as I thought she was most deserving.
>>
>> And what about Jen and Matty during the final show? Jen still thinks
>> she is the best and should have won. Matty is still nuts, but he was a
>> lot of fun on the show. I haven't had so much fun disliking someone
>> since season one with the fat guy Gordon called Butterball.
>>
>> Now we can enjoy Ktichen Nightmares soon.
>>
>> Anthony
>
>As much as you (and others, I suspect) didn't like Corey, her efforts helped
>Christina during the final challenge.
>
I will give Corey that much. During the final meal, she did seem to
really try and help Christina.

I wonder if Jen purposely tried to screw things up?

Anthony

On 10 Jul 2008 02:29:02 GMT, sandi > wrote:

>"Default User" > wrote in
:
>
>> Yay, Christina. The St. Louis (Maplewood) contestant won. I
>> was pretty sure she was going to, after Ramsay picked her for
>> the finals even with a weak performance in the "three chefs"
>> competition. I really didn't think a middle-aged caterer was
>> likely to win.
>
>I was so happy when she won. She had the most potental of them
>all, IMO.
>
>> This was probably the worst slate of contestants since the
>> show started, especially on the men's side.
>
>Yes. The variety was interesting. Though I would have rather seen
>more 'real' qualified contestants.
>
>>
>> Brian
>>

Do you watch Top Chef and if so, your thoughts on the caliber of
contestants they have as opposed to those on Hell's Kitchen?

I, personally, think the better "potential" chefs are on Top Chef, but
Hell's Kitchen is so much fun to watch. I really like both shows.

Anthony

On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:49:28 -0400, Anthony Ferrante
> wrote:

>On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:02:58 -0700, "legal process"
> wrote:
>
>>"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> I'm just glad that blonde witch who made it to the final three did not
>>> get it. I cannot remember her name, but I could not stand her. I am
>>> glad the girl won as I thought she was most deserving.
>>>
>>> And what about Jen and Matty during the final show? Jen still thinks
>>> she is the best and should have won. Matty is still nuts, but he was a
>>> lot of fun on the show. I haven't had so much fun disliking someone
>>> since season one with the fat guy Gordon called Butterball.
>>>
>>> Now we can enjoy Ktichen Nightmares soon.
>>>
>>> Anthony
>>
>>As much as you (and others, I suspect) didn't like Corey, her efforts helped
>>Christina during the final challenge.
>>
>I will give Corey that much. During the final meal, she did seem to
>really try and help Christina.
>
>I wonder if Jen purposely tried to screw things up?

I think she is was so absorbed with stewing over the fact it wasn't her
in the finals that she wasn't able to concentrate on the task at hand.
Besides, teamwork was never her forte, so actually working together to
help someone else win is not something that would come naturally to her.

sf wrote in :

> On 11 Jul 2008 00:08:09 GMT, sandi >
> wrote:
>
>>Sorry, wrong Sandi.
>>USA all the way.
>
> OK, Sandi... I took a shot (and missed). Thanks for being a
> good sport about it. Hopefully if/when she returns she'll
> amend her sig line to note she's not in Honduras anymore so
> I'll know who she is.
>
> Welcome to rfc, hope I didn't scare you away.

Thank for the welcome. I've been here awhile.
Guess I got lost in the crowd. LOL

;-)

"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message
>
> I wonder if Jen purposely tried to screw things up?
>
> Anthony

Nah, she can do it naturally.

IMO, it is a big mistake to intentionally screw up as millions of people,
including potential employers, are watching. I imagine even the losers get
some publicity and possibly job offers if they are good. Showing you are a
vengeful bitch is not good marketing.

Ed wrote:

>> I wonder if Jen purposely tried to screw things up?
>>
> Nah, she can do it naturally.
>
> IMO, it is a big mistake to intentionally screw up as millions of people,
> including potential employers, are watching. I imagine even the losers
> get some publicity and possibly job offers if they are good. Showing you
> are a vengeful bitch is not good marketing.

....and then she had the gall to ask Ramsay for a letter of recommendation! I
wonder what she got.

ObFood: Got this in my e-mail today; I'm on the Quady e-mail list:

Tree Fruits and Sour Cream with Quady Essensia

2 lbs. mixed ripe local tree fruits, sliced into thick wedges
(examples: nectarines, peaches, apricots, plums and cherries)
1/2 cup Essensia (Orange Muscat Dessert Wine)
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbs light brown sugar
Mint leaves to garnish

Place the sliced fruits in a mixing bowl and add the Essensia. Gently
stir to coat.

Let the fruit stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and brown sugar, set aside.

Serve the fruit in small bowls or sorbet glasses, top off with a
dollop of the sour cream mixture and a glass of Essensia.

At room temperature the flavors of perfectly ripe fruits is something
not to miss and this recipe couldn't be easier.

BOB'S NOTE: I'm thinking this might be even better with strawberries, when
their fall season hits. As a springtime dessert earlier this year I had
strawberries with Moscato d'Asti, and it was very well-received. I'm not a
fan of the summer strawberries around here, so I'll wait until the fall crop
hits.

Bob

On 11 Jul 2008 23:01:00 GMT, sandi > wrote:

>Thank for the welcome. I've been here awhile.
>Guess I got lost in the crowd. LOL
>
>;-)

Actually, I've seen you... but I finally asked for "Sandi"
clarification. Anyway, welcome (however belated) to the fray.


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Mae West

Bob Terwilliger > wrote:
> Ed wrote:
>
> > > I wonder if Jen purposely tried to screw things up?
> > >
> > Nah, she can do it naturally.
> >
> > IMO, it is a big mistake to intentionally screw up as millions of
> > people, including potential employers, are watching. I imagine
> > even the losers get some publicity and possibly job offers if they
> > are good. Showing you are a vengeful bitch is not good marketing.
>
> ...and then she had the gall to ask Ramsay for a letter of
> recommendation! I wonder what she got.
>
I forgot about that! He seemed incredulous. I thought she had some nerve.
IIRC he didn't actually answer her, at least not in the aired footage.

Jill