[errolurberozy]

They're both on again tonight

Three things I have yet to make: Scallops, Beef Wellington & Risotto. One day I will attempt them. I think from watching HK all these years I know how now At least how NOT to make them lol They're RAW! It's Undercooked!! It's Bland & Runny!!

A couple of years ago I watched a marathon of HK's pop-up shows (w/tidbits of info, interviews, etc). I couldn't cook that night as I was so overloaded w/stress

I think I cook pretty darn well but would never apply to Master Chef. All three of them judging me? Oh heck no. I'd rather be a legend in my own mind than a crumpled mess trashed by the three of them

[AmfitNom]

They're both on again tonight

Three things I have yet to make: Scallops, Beef Wellington & Risotto. One day I will attempt them. I think from watching HK all these years I know how now At least how NOT to make them lol They're RAW! It's Undercooked!! It's Bland & Runny!!

A couple of years ago I watched a marathon of HK's pop-up shows (w/tidbits of info, interviews, etc). I couldn't cook that night as I was so overloaded w/stress

I think I cook pretty darn well but would never apply to Master Chef. All three of them judging me? Oh heck no. I'd rather be a legend in my own mind than a crumpled mess trashed by the three of them

I'll have to make sure to watch!

I'm with you - I haven't made beef wellington or risotto yet, but yes, there's been plenty of BAD examples on HK. I cook scallops quite often when in season (benefit of living on the east coast). I must say - I've gotten pretty good over the year. Nice little sear on each side...mmmm.

I've fallen away from cooking since I started working this job, but I used to love it. I'd watch what was made on these shows and then attempt my version the next night or 2. The grocery bill was ridiculous, but the hubby was happy.

[errolurberozy]

I hear ya there Since I went back to work I don't cook like I used to as often as I used to.

Tho, I'm off for three weeks of vacation so I am looking forward to doing some real cooking

I did make something off the cuff last night - Fish sammies. I had leftover buns so I made tartar sauce and baked up some fish fillets and w/a little lettuce & tomato they became dinner. I usually make those and serve w/fries or tater tots. They turned out yummy. We're eating out of the fridge/freezer this week as our budget was busted getting PBBB a laptop for her Bday. So this week is my creative week. Which reminds me I need to go see about tonights meal..... What else is hiding in my freezer

[AmfitNom]

I LOVE creating something with food from the freezer...tell me what's there and what you're going to come up with.

Last night's supper sounds yummy. I made salmon burgers quite often. They're pretty cheap if you get salmon on sale and freeze it.

I usually hack up salmon portions and put them in the food processor till it's chuncky - not fine. Then I add bread crumbs and parmasan cheese, chopped up fresh avocado, dill and cilantro, make a patty and pan fry. I usually make a curry mayo to put on the bun and serve it with a nice salad.

But this is not a recipe thread, sorry for hijacking.

[errolurberozy]

Hey, recipes are about cooking so it works

Those sound good.

I pulled thick pork chops out of the freezer and put em in the fridge. Tho, those may be for tomorrow since I doubt they'll thaw in a few hours. I do have leftover buttermilk so I may make buttermilk pancakes tonight. Or, I could save that and make fried chicken this week..... I could do chili spaghetti tonight - my hubby picked up a few cans of Skyline Chili the last time he had lunch there.

To the topic of the thread, I'm very curious how far Christine will get in MC? I'd love to see her win it.

[AmfitNom]

Hey, recipes are about cooking so it works

Those sound good.

I pulled thick pork chops out of the freezer and put em in the fridge. Tho, those may be for tomorrow since I doubt they'll thaw in a few hours. I do have leftover buttermilk so I may make buttermilk pancakes tonight. Or, I could save that and make fried chicken this week..... I could do chili spaghetti tonight - my hubby picked up a few cans of Skyline Chili the last time he had lunch there.

To the topic of the thread, I'm very curious how far Christine will get in MC? I'd love to see her win it.

My mom's specialty when we were kids for pork chops was always just baking them with a big scoop of home made stuffing on top...I still love them with mashed potatoes and canned peas....#1 comfort food.

All your choices sound so good.

I hope she goes far, she's tough as nails.

[errolurberozy]

Ah, yum!!!!

I talked to PS and he'd like Skyline. So that's the plan tonight.

Have you ever mixed a can of peas w/a can of cream of mushroom soup? PBBB completely and utterly hates it but I'll do it on occasion cuz I grew up w/my mom doing it. I just leave her portion out. You either like it or it's all GAG ME!!! lol But w/mashed taters & stuffing it mixes right in.

To be able to cook w/out being able to see..... Tough as nails is right.

[AmfitNom]

Ah, yum!!!!

I talked to PS and he'd like Skyline. So that's the plan tonight.

Have you ever mixed a can of peas w/a can of cream of mushroom soup? PBBB completely and utterly hates it but I'll do it on occasion cuz I grew up w/my mom doing it. I just leave her portion out. You either like it or it's all GAG ME!!! lol But w/mashed taters & stuffing it mixes right in.

To be able to cook w/out being able to see..... Tough as nails is right.

I see raunchy farts in your near future, lol.

The peas and mushroom soup sounds awesome...I'm definitely going to try that.

I'd have no fingers left, I can pretty much guarantee a cut 9/10 times I cut an onion and I can see the blasted thing!

[Cd9JfGHR]

would love to go to one of his resturants.....I know his standards are quite high....

Go soon, I heard he has money woes.

[Gastonleruanich]

Go soon, I heard he has money woes.

Which would explain why he's selling himself out in the US for TV dollars

[Xewksghy]

I had read that somewhere also but I was wondering if it was bunk because he is still opening new restaurants. I dont know how he can get credit to do that if hes in so much money trouble, youd think a bank wouldnt see that as a good loan risk

[Gastonleruanich]

I had read that somewhere also but I was wondering if it was bunk because he is still opening new restaurants. I dont know how he can get credit to do that if hes in so much money trouble, youd think a bank wouldnt see that as a good loan risk

Most restaurants with Celeb chefs name's attached don't use bank money. They have private investors. Rich dudes who want attention and glory for saying they are partners with "Celeb Chef" Lots of people have lost their asses falling for this, yet it happens again, and again, and again.

What I have heard of Ramsey's money troubles are more personal than professional.

[Xewksghy]

dont finances kind of go hand in hand with personal and professional or is that in direct correlation with private investors also? I didnt know that about the private financing but that makes great sense now

[grinaJanoDant]

Gordon has been doing Kitchen Nightmares for five years now, so I do not think he is hard up for cash; but I do not know what his salary is and how his restaurants are doing. but you would think he has either a good staff at his restaurants and their is no market or maybe he has some personal issues going on....

[grinaJanoDant]

this was from Wikipedia:

Gordon Ramsay holdings

All of Ramsay's business interests (restaurants, media, consultancy) are held in the company Gordon Ramsay Holdings Limited. Run in partnership with his father-in-law Chris Hutcheson, Ramsay owns a 69% stake valued at £67 million.[37]
Whereas previous ventures acted as a combined consultant/brand, in November 2006 Ramsay announced plans to create three restaurants in the United States in partnership with private equity firm Blackstone Group, who are refurbishing each of the chosen hotels into five star locations at a cost of £100 million per hotel. At an investment of £3 million per restaurant for the 10-year lease, all the restaurants offer the chef’s trademark modern European cuisine, and opened in 2006/2007 at:

• Gordon Ramsay at the London Hotel in Manhattan, New York, October 2006[26]
• Gordon Ramsay at the Cielo in Boca Raton, Florida
• Gordon Ramsay at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, California
• Gordon Ramsay at the Mirabelle in London

In late 2006 Gordon Ramsay Holdings purchased three London pubs which he converted into gastropubs. These are: The Narrow in Limehouse, which opened in March 2007, the Devonshire in Chiswick, which opened in October of that year and The Warrington in Maida Vale, which opened in February 2008. Both The Devonshire and The Warrington were subsequently sold in 2011, leaving The Narrow as the sole pub in GRH's portfolio.[38]
Ramsay acts as a consultant to numerous catering organisations, and was recruited by Singapore Airlines as one of its "International Culinary Panel" consultants.[39]
In May 2008 it was confirmed that Ramsay's protégé of 15 years, Marcus Wareing was going solo having opened and operated Pétrus at The Berkeley Hotel on behalf of Gordon Ramsay Holdings since 2003.[40] With the name Pétrus owned by Gordon Ramsay Holdings, industry sources suggested it was likely to transfer to another restaurant in the group with the former La Noisette site identified as the most likely.[41]
As of June 2009, Gordon Ramsay Holdings is reported to be in severe financial difficulty after a financial audit by accounting firm KPMG.[42]
In April 2010, Jason Atherton, Executive chef of Maze restaurants worldwide resigned to open his own venue in Mayfair.[43]
On 19 October 2010, the company Gordon Ramsay Holdings Limited announced that Chris Hutcheson had left his position as CEO of Gordon Ramsay Holdings Ltd. Shortly after, Ramsay released a letter to the press describing how he had unraveled the "manipulative" Hutcheson's "complex life" after having him followed by a private detective. His father-in-law's "away days", wrote Ramsay, "were rarely what I thought they were". Company accounts show Hutchenson borrowed up to £1.5 million from Gordon Ramsay Holdings, of which he was chief executive, though he says he reported the borrowings to the company and paid the money back. Hutcheson said he had been "vaporised" and subjected to a "public hanging" by Ramsay, whom he described as a friendless egotist.[44]

[errolurberozy]

and on to Master Chef. Can I just say "Piss Off"? heheheheheheheehe... It sounds best done w/that British accent. Roxi has it in the bag too. Piss Off!!!! lol

[grinaJanoDant]

I'm watching last night's episode of HK. May the stress begin! lol

haven't seen it myself so....

and on to Master Chef. Can I just say "Piss Off"? heheheheheheheehe... It sounds best done w/that British accent. Roxi has it in the bag too. Piss Off!!!! lol

yeah! enough of your shitE and stick it up yer arse!

have a good day Moonie!!!!

[errolurberozy]

Don't worry. I wont discuss cuz I know others haven't seen it yet.

I've had a good one so far - except it's too freaking hot at work...... But that's ok. I just have to get through this week and then VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Master Chef was good too

[AmfitNom]

Love Master Chef....can't wait to see tonight's show.

[errolurberozy]

I'm watching last night's episode of HK. May the stress begin! lol