I have seen all but one of the masters shows. And although I enjoy them, I dont find it as compelling as the original top chef. Partially because we really dont get to know the masters week after week, but really it is the disappointment that the masters do not venture out of their comfort zone as much. They just try to do their same old styles within the constraints of the time. This week in particular was disappointing because they were even provided by their competition all they would need to excel at being... themselves...

love the recaps! keep it up!

J-Mo - LOVED IT!! Once again, an awesome way to spend a Monday afternoon- trying not to crack a rib at my desk by holding in my laughter.... Vagina armits? LL Cool Gael? You come up with the most filarious (forget which poster coined this great word, but kudos to you) shit.

When they intro'd Guch, my first thought was the founder of Roy ROGERS restaurants - fine dining if ever there was, LOL.

LOVED Big Gay Art (is that a South Park reference J?)- and I immediately thought he and Beaker would get along famously with all the "love" in their cooking. I also enjoyed how they did NOT stab each other in the back with the mystery baskets - so many previous cheftestants would have bought mismatched, nasty items. It was so much MORE of a competition since they all had good items to work with.

Totally rooting for Big Gay Art - although I'd be ok with Rick Bayleaf or Le Mullet winning. Also with you, I don't care if the second cameraman wins the whole sheebang, as long as it's not Skeevarello Mc Smirky.

Have fun at the pagent - will there be photos to share with us?? And in the words of our hero, the Swedish Chef: "Yuoo ere-a su evesume-a, J-Mu! Ruck oon! " (thanks for that info, I think I will send all my emails this way in future!)- huggies xoxoxo

I thought this episode was a little stomach-turning.

Isn't this supposed to be some sort of competition?

What was with Roy saying "I believe you have to set people up for success, not failure" while stocking the mystery ingredients box with everything he knows his competitor likes to cook with? Way to give it your all for your charity...

I liked this episode. Who says a show has to be toxic in order to be enjoyable? These chefs showed good sportmanship. Come on- yeah, doing the mystery boxes someone could have sabotaged big time. But if you receive the ingredients that work best for you - what excuse do you have not to give your best?

Also, even if the chefs lost they still got something for their charities plus the free booze, free exposure, and camaraderie.

I am really loving TC Masters. I like that everyone seems to get along *(except Assy McSmirkerson) and we are seeing people at the top of their game doing what they love. It makes me feel all squishy inside.

I hope Le Mullet wins, but I wouldn't be mad if BG Art won, either. I live in Chicago, so I'm thinking of eating at his restaurant ... as soon as I win the lottery haha. (I checked out the prices and it's not THAT expensive, but I don't know if I want to pay $80 for a meal, either.) Anyway, I'll let you know if I go, J-MO

I just wanted to point out, it's not that Spam is big in Asian cooking - it's big in Hawaiian cooking (which, as a side note -- ick! I have stayed at some of the best hotels in Hawaii and even with access to the high end Hawaiian cuisine, I lose weight every time).
Like you, I am rooting for BGA. When he said "I might take this whole thing!" And gave an embarrassed little giggle, it was so endearing.
But more importantly, who will be the one to put the Food Network Shithead in his place? My money is on Anita. I say she goes up to him, no warning, and just stabs him in the neck with a metal kebab skewer or something, her facial expression remaining calm throughout. Then she'd wash her hands and go make a potsticker app. She just seems like she could snap like that.

Hmmm.... Seems like JMo's feeling a little guilty about some past bathroom "games". If anyone has any pictures they want to share, send 'em my way!

Anyway, I feel like the lonely girl sitting by the side of the gym during th 7th grade Jr. Homecoming dance....

While I like BGA, there's no way he's going to win against the likes of Le Mullett, NoNita & Bayleafs.

Big Gay Art can come to my house (or mah hayuse) with his pahs anytahme! mmm-mmm

I'd luuuuv to see him win it all. He is a honey.

I think we all know why Oprah has been having trouble with her weight!

J-Mo, I think you've hit on a great idea for a challenge: Each cheftestant pulls a numbered knife which corresponds to a minivan owned by a family with four children, a dog, a cat, and a gerbil. The challenge is to create a six-course meal from whatever's found inside the vehicle. Let the awesomeness begin.

Loved the recap, but I am curious as to why you often use the word "prolly" for "probably." I see many posters use this and always figured that they just don't have good sense. However, you are an amazing writer and I know you know the correct spelling, so are you just snarkifying it?
What's the story?

Have a great time at the pagent. We'll hang around until you get back. :)

J-Mo you always deliver! This was one of the best re-caps. EVER. My abosolute fav was the soy sauce in your glove compartment. Being a 41 year old mom of two boys under 5, a full-time student, and going through a divorce my car could be used as a quick fire challenge. Gum, suckers, water and juice bottles, gummies, assorted condiments from fast food and questionable hotdog buns for feeding ducks all can be found in my car. And no, it's not a mini-van. Thanks again J-Mo for the laughs. Now I must get busy and finish the laundry that has been in the washer for a day, clean the sink full of dishes, and put instant breakfast in the 2 year olds' bottle, er I mean sippy cup.

first off thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful recap and the hilarious screencaps!

and OMG this was my favorite eppy of them all (so far) and that is due to Art - I fell in love with him when he first appeared on my screen - and YES im a HUGE sap because he had me crying when he started crying at the end - "never won anything" now Im hoping he wins it all!! i am definately rooting for him!

and LMAO - boy - girl - boy - girl - boy -girly-boy - LMFAO! :)

your the best
xo
rebecca

Peas & lentils! Arghhhh. I hate them too, J-Mo. Any one of these chefs can win the final challenge. When you have a rating from a panel that can range from 2 1/2 stars to 5 stars, for the same dish, anything can happen.

I'm rooting for M Keller. Have fun at the pageant, we'll be waiting.

"while Old Man Dave says the ginger plus chocolate is a nice change from the regular Ex-Lax he's used to. Then he shits himself."
Oh J-Mo, you know just what to say to make me laugh, thank you.

I'm glad Big Gay Art won, and he put out some good looking food, but I'm calling shenanigans on being Oprah's personal chef. Why is this a big deal? Seriously, when was the last time you looked at Oprah and though, "oh she's a fussy eater"?

On a happier note it was great seeing Gayle on the show. I love the fact that Bravo knows all they have to do to make me happy is have a production assistant drop Gayle off at Ross For Less with fifty bucks and tell her, "just buy what makes you feel pretty!"

Oh and now that we are down to the top six is there any chance they do restaurant wars this week? I'd love to see this challenge with people who knew what the hell they were doing in it.

Anyway great recap J-Mo and have fun on vacation.

Ross Dress for Less! Oh, waffleboy, you crack me up. I was there yesterday buying luggage and I looked at the clothes. UGLEEEEEE! And who are these "designers"? You can get great deals on luggage and shoes, though.

I have an idea for a challenge during "Top Chef: Douchebags." They should pick knives and fill a box with ingredients for that opponent. Then Daddy Tom can say, "Ha ha. Now YOU have to cook with those ingredients!"

I always thought Hosea from last season looked a lot like Nosferatu. Anyways, this show is really boring but I love the recaps. Can't wait for the real TC to start, this summer has sucked for TV.

Great recap J-Mo!

I loved the Waxie specs! For sure he should wear them whenever he goes grocery shopping!

I think it is great that these contestants aren't afraid to show their professionalism and to actually work "for" each other, rather than trying to sabotage the other contestants. The regular TC cheftestants could take a lesson from this, for sure.

I liked that cutie student as well - he can come over and cook dinner for me anytime - then he can double for dessert!

Hope you have fun on your drag trip - be sure to post pics when you get back.

Lots O' Love

Great recap J-Mo!! I was giggling all the way through!

Hope you have a fabulous time on your trip!

SWAK, PottyMouth