August 20, 2007
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First off, let me give the proverbial shout out--I was just in St. John. The plan was to spend a few days working on a project, but due to accommodations, flight and weather problems (hope Hurricane Dean does as little damage as possible), the project is postponed. So the shout out goes to Billy and Blake, and everyone else I met there--thanks, and hope to see you guys soon.
Coldstone Creamery. Don't tell anyone, 'cause I'm not suppose to eat it, but I had it once. It's good. Real good. And I figured when in Rome mix in as many mix-ins as humanly possible.
And the winner of the most inappropriate use of foam during a TC challenge goes to…
It's not hard to pick this winner, so I'll move on to the Elimination Challenge.
Comments
Justin Dickinson wrote:
I, for one, haven't minded the branding of the quick fire challenges (which I don't remember happening as much in Season 2), but that commercial for Bombay tying in Coldstone or Red Robin for the vanilla burger martini or whatever it was put me over the edge.
The judges chiding of the contestants not standing up to Howie is as infuriating as when your parents told you not to give the bully your lunch money and just fight back. You knew it was ludicrous. Now that's demoralizing.
While on the topic of judges table, I was watching some of the Season 2 reruns, specifically the Restaurant Wars from that season. I noticed that you and your fellow cheftestants had a lot more back and forth with the judges criticism where this season's chefs seem to just nod and take it. I especially liked your defense of the watermelon/gorgonzola dessert:
"If I was Wylie Dufresne or Mario Batali everyone would think it was amazing." - Awesome.
Did you ever perfect that recipe, btw?
posted on August 22, 2007 at 12:37 AM
Leanne wrote:
Sam, you're the only reason I started watching Bravo and top chef.. and for the record Howie gives bulldogs a bad name.. I have one and he's so gentle and sweet.. can't wait to read your blog next week Sam.
posted on August 22, 2007 at 7:30 PM
watts2525 wrote:
aaaaahhhahahha I would pay GOOD MONEY to see the sog-whisperer dude (whose name I am blanking on, but am mentally speaking this entire comment in his accent) to come into the kitchen and deal with Howie. I think it's a sweeps-week must!
I swore my undying devotion and first-born child to coldstone a year ago upon my first bite of "cake batter" flavor --- but ummm yeah HI GEE I WONDER WHO IS SPONSERING THE SHOW THIS SEASON? *blank stare* *drool* I mean, cmon! does this honestly make us want the product more? Especially coldstone, where it's not like something new is getting on the menu (and like anyone is going to take me away from my cookie dough-peanut butter cup mix-ins? I think not!).
I so completely agree with you about the challenge - suck it up, be a chef, and freakin' COOK already! Wah wah your shirt is low-cut. I'd be concerned with you shedding hair in my food than your boobies flinging around the kitchen. At the end of the day, as your post stated, chefs COOK. Regardless of the circumstances.
posted on August 22, 2007 at 9:14 PM
Karen wrote:
Too funny, I'm reading Kitchen Confidential right now. Anyway you write a great blog. Always the right combo of truth and humor. Keep up the good work!
posted on August 22, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Nilo wrote:
...For any respectable chef this should be a non-issue...
Sam, SAM, you've got to stop being so damn funny in your blogs. The crush I'm developing on you is more than a little embarrassing!
You might not have been CJ in your confessionals. But you are so SAM in your Blog that it's really rather irrelevant!
posted on August 22, 2007 at 11:07 PM
Morgaine Swann wrote:
Hi, Sam -
The Howie thing is getting to me. He can't get along with women, then the women get sent home. It's ridiculous. Send him packing, already, he can't cook.
And forget about the girls having to cook in those clothes. What were the producers thinking?!
posted on August 23, 2007 at 4:42 AM
Brianna wrote:
Sam, you absolutely made season 2 what it was, an amazing season. In fact i actually boycotted the show after you were eliminated (well, only TC2 finale episode b/c i am watching season 3). I just hated your final comment b/c you're what kept me watching despite marcel's arrogance and horrific rap songs. You could tell bravo appreciated you. They made you their Paul Newman of the TC television world. Anyway, i just wanted you to know that i found your anecdotes and opinions funny and informative, a perfect mix for us, the poor people who wish they knew how to cook, but can only watch others (aka you) with envy.
posted on August 25, 2007 at 3:49 AM
Christina P wrote:
CJ is not the guy to idolize. Boooooooring. I guess guys' guys are like that. why is it that who the guys like as solid are ones that I would fall asleep over?
posted on August 29, 2007 at 8:27 PM
suzan wrote:
ice cream..... um... and my good friend is diabetic.. and wants it too.. and brother is as well..
ok.. while you are a top chef.. i still crave your diabetic cook book. not that it would be the only avenue to ride.. just wish you would go down the road once with a kick-it-off-the-book-shelf-charts! consider it!
and/or option on a cook-book.. have a regular and then suggestions to lighten the carbs on a receipe..
posted on October 4, 2007 at 1:11 PM