Masterchef 2012

CaptainRAVE · 24 Jan 2012 at 21:10

Nearly forgot

Aki is bugging me again already!

cymatty · 24 Jan 2012 at 21:14

"I would like to say it is affecting my relationships around me, but its not. I dont really have any'

cainer · 24 Jan 2012 at 21:23

well they've already shown that mathew needs to go after dedicating the opening to the show with him and his puddings he failed to serve,.. that along with the 'hopefully' after every sentence.. he's doomed

Glaucus · 24 Jan 2012 at 21:54

Andrew was very good, also who does he remind me of. Much uglier version of someone.

CaptainRAVE · 24 Jan 2012 at 21:56

Not at all a shocking result. Always makes me hungry though

Guerrilla · 24 Jan 2012 at 21:59

Yep seemed pretty clear cut that one, must have been one of the easier decisions for them.

HamZilla · 24 Jan 2012 at 22:28

It was a good laugh to see previous winners again although not sure why last years losers were invited this time around.

Vegetarian nutter who cut her finger - maybe she is pescetarian now as she ordered scallops without bacon?

Italian woman who only really excelled at cooking ... :eek:

Italian cuisine

also an honorary lol for the bricklayer who tattoed Masterchef logo on his chest

Jingo... · 25 Jan 2012 at 21:19

Who's watching tonight then? They're catering for 100 at the moment and although it takes certain management skills for a chef to succeed, the show seems to be taking an Apprentice style edge - 'who is to blame for the pannacotta being spilled?!' 'why haven't they organised a backup plan?!'

Just show me the food

The balding 'Phil Mitchell' guy seems to be taking it all in his stride though.

Not particularly inspired by the look of any of the food thus far...

Glaucus · 25 Jan 2012 at 21:20

Not a fan of these challenges. I want to see them in a kitchen cooking their own food.
Still 3 beetroots fo a beetroot sauce for 40 people, epic fail.

No **** Sherlock.

It's got burnt bits on it.
That's becuase they burnt it.

*Have this detectives badge.

Jingo... · 25 Jan 2012 at 21:27

I agree- Masterchef, not Mastercaterer

This second group veg looks dire... I'm sure some people were having major lifestyle changes and suddenly wanting meat!

oli collett · 25 Jan 2012 at 21:47

Well this half is better... Looks like hard work!

Jingo... · 25 Jan 2012 at 21:58

Since when did all these Tarquins and HoorayHenrys become noteworthy food critics?

Except for the final chocolate/mango dish, I wasn't at all bothered by any of Atherton's offerings: disappointing from him.

Roll on the studio own-food challenges.

oli collett · 25 Jan 2012 at 22:01

Jingo... said:
Since when did all these Tarquins and HoorayHenrys become noteworthy food critics?

Except for the final chocolate/mango dish, I wasn't at all bothered by any of Atherton's offerings: disappointing from him.

Roll on the studio own-food challenges.

They were all from Pollen Street Social's menu... I didn't really enjoy that ox cheek dish that much when I had it there, which is saying something with those ingredients!

CaptainRAVE · 25 Jan 2012 at 22:02

Missed this tonight, will have to catch it up.

Jingo... · 25 Jan 2012 at 22:10

oli collett said:
They were all from Pollen Street Social's menu...

Yes I gathered they were his and that's why I was so surprised at some of the food going out, that soupy-cod dish looked awful.

(Though I'm sure I'd quite happily eat at his restaurant anytime

)

Kimi · 26 Jan 2012 at 12:38

How did the women make those chocolate cylinders? that was pretty bad ass, until she broke them . heh

Tummy · 26 Jan 2012 at 12:40

Enjoying it so far, but aside from the mental physicist there isn't a 'Tim' from last year. Nobody so far has really stood out.

oli collett · 26 Jan 2012 at 23:06

Moses said:
Why no surprise?

Well, making something like that under pressure when you need v precise measures of hydrocolloids it's always going to be incredibly tricky, is it ever going to be worth it?

oli collett · 27 Jan 2012 at 07:48

Moses said:
I'd say so. One stand out round, especially early on, and you're safe for a bit, imo.

In professional masterchef i'd agree - in this? Not for me!

Kimi · 27 Jan 2012 at 10:37

Moses said:
Acetate sheet. Form into a cylinder shape with tape/in a ring (even a loo roll tube, lol). Melt chocolate on the inside of acetate cylinder. Allow to cool.

Or maybe melted choc on an acetate sheet. Then form that into a cylinder shape with tape/in a ring. Allow to cool.

Ah cool, ive not seen that before, so after its cooled you just pull the sheet off, thats awesome.