Okay, no, not the cover model. The one who cooks. And Carla, too. Is it me, or is Top Chef kind of a little annoying this year? I mean, no doubt they are all very good. It seems the cooking is at a much higher standard this season given the judges comments, but the crew they’ve recruited just isn’t really grabbing my attention. At least not in a good way.

Mike I and his nicknames and “they’ll get sick of me before long”…oh, Mikey, you underestimate just how fast we’re already sick of you. Ashley with her whining and pouting over the marriage thing. Now, while I get her political and personal feelings about marriage in general…um, Ash? You’re a chef. Chefs are called upon to cater and cook for wedding parties all the time. So are you saying that you’d just turn away every client or guest in your restaurant who has the nerve to be there celebrating a wedding or engagement or anniversary? Because, after all, it’s their fault. Seriously. Although I have a feeling she actually would be all pouty about it. Every time. Except, they’re paying guests and it’s really not about you, Ash. And wash your hair, or brush it, or…something. Scraggly is never a good look.

The brother thing is already old. They’re both good chefs. I want to check out both of their places of business (and can as they’re local to me! Yay!) But we’re so over the “competition” already. And it’s episode what, two?

Heavily accessorized face Jessie. I wanted her to do better this go. And, well, take out the hardware, and, okay, not sweat in the food, but I’m guessing she’s next on the chopping block. Right after Eve, who they should have sent home last week, and finally did this week. What planet is she from, anyway? And was it me, or did she sound like she was constantly trying to overcome the affects of sucking helium and perhaps being seriously sleep deprived or something. She just sounded so spacey. But then, she was kind of cadet-like. I was not sorry to see her go.

I will agree with Jenn, who I do like, and who is still kicking ass, that the whole boys v girls team splits was condescending and insulting. And yes, I know that there is still gender bias in the industry and that women have come leaps and bounds forward in the top kitchens, but creating a gender based challenge isn’t really highlighting or helping anything. Stop it, Top Chef.

And while I’m being whinier than Ashley here, I know we’re in Vegas. And Vegas is in the desert. And it is hot there. But for the love of all that is sanitary, can we please stop having them prepare and serve food in 100 plus degree heat now? Ugh. Makes me queasy.

I don’t know that I have any particular favorite, though I want to keep seeing Jenn cook better than Mike I. I like Gnome Kevin a lot. I’d love to eat his food. The brothers are good and not hard to look at. And…..yep, that’s about it, really. So far.

What about you? Are you getting into it? Who do you like? Who needs to pack their knives? I’m hoping Project Runway lifts the spirits this evening. Oh, I am catching up on Drop Dead Diva and loved the episode where Our Tim pops up in a cameo! Funness.

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And now? DISH! (Preferably indoors…where it’s cool.

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