Flan is actually appropriate for a Filipino party. That's one area in which the Spanish imperialists influenced them. It's why they were able to tell that the flan had been overdone.

Im so sad. I've looked forward to this show for so long but something about this season seems so lackluster. I love Curtis but I guess he just adds nothing to this show (or Around the World) as a host. I love and respect the judges- at least Ruth and James, but they add so little with their commentary. I know it's masters so criticism is with kid gloves but overall things are off to a slow start. Even the challenges are yawn inspiring. The season opener in Vegas should have been exciting like watching the final table at the WSOP- but instead with the sad little cards dealt by Curtis with no twist to double down on ingredients, bet for ingredients or etc. I felt like it was a game of Go Fish. Where is the excitement of being in Vegas? Where is the incredible representation of the Vegas dining scene? I don't want a new host- Lordy you might bring on Cat Cora or something then I'd really fall asleep. Just bring some young energy to this please! There's a reason why this show and around the world in 80 plates has no one reading or posting comments on the blogs.........