We are walking into the MasterChef kitchen as the top 15. That means, since apron battles concluded, that we are down contestants by 25%, which means….less and less room for error. As the numbers dwindle, you can’t just hope to skate by in the middle, all flaws are shown the smaller the numbers get. Every […]
We are the top 16 walking into the kitchen today, and honey, it gets scarier, stressful and more intense each day. The challenges get harder and harder, and the pressure builds day by day. I tell people all the time: cooking is only one element of this competition. Of course, it’s the focus and the […]
The numbers are starting to dwindle, we are down to the top 17, which means challenge by challenge, there is less and less room for error. As I see the set up in the front of the kitchen, I realize we are going to get a demo. Sounds exciting right?!?! Well, we never know what […]
Heading into the top 18, we all realize that 18 is an even number. There is always the risk of a team challenge when the numbers are even (we can be split evenly into two teams). Let me tell you about team challenges. They….are…..rough. There are A LOT of personalities in this competition. Yes, we […]
We’re down to top 19, and the pressure continues to build. I’m starting to notice the other competitors’ styles and trying to note any strengths or weaknesses. It’s obvious that Fred, Dara, and Amanda are dessert focused. Willie and Christian are definitely more homestyle, and Derrick is strictly fine dining. Noting these strengths and weaknesses […]
