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Alanna is traveling for the next couple of weeks, and while you may see a post or two up from her appear on the site while she's away, she isn't near a TV and so can't watch The Next Food Network Star. I'm going to be subbing in for her in the recap department. So let's get started, shall we? I warn you, after this point, there will be spoilers!
The episode consisted of the remaining four contestants breaking off into pairs. Adam went up against Lisa and Kelsey up against Aaron. They had to preparing their signature dish (with added Las Vegas-style flair) as well as try to make a better version of their opponent's signature dish, ala Bobby Flay's show Throwdown.
Lisa's signature dish was a cassoulet while Adam's was mac and cheese. The judges found that each created gorgeous versions of their own dish (Bobby Flay called Lisa's cassoulet possibly the best he's ever eaten), while their versions of their opponent's dish was lacking. I thought the judges should have dinged Lisa a little more for that, because I've found that it's really hard to make a bad mac and cheese. Even Paula Deen said to her that she really, really didn't like it at all.
In the other pairing, Kelsey made a chicken parmesan while Aaron prepared a stuffed pork loin. The judges preferred Aaron's version of his signature dish, as well as his take on Kelsey's dish (even though he didn't start that dish until the very end of his cooking time).
Did I mention that while all the contestants were cooking, they also had to field questions from the judges and chat with an Extra host.
In the end, it seems that the judges made the call based on the quality of the food, because while Kelsey was personable and charming on camera, her food just didn't cut it in this round and she was sent packing. Check out her exit interview over on the Food Network website.
We're down to just three contestants now (two of whom are from Philadelphia!). Who do you think will be sent home next week?
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7-15-2008 @2:39PM Samme said... I was really shocked they dumped Kelsey, even though she was the clear choice. For some reason I was thinking the Food Network wanted yet another adorable super-perky chef to sell their network. I am quite happy that it seems that skill and sticking to your perspective are more important than being cute and peppy. Personally I would like for Aaron to win, but he just doesn't seem to be making progress fast enough.
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7-15-2008 @4:44PM Brian Jones said... Was anyone else kinda peeved when Lisa tipped Aaron off about his mistake?
Plus, it was REALLY weird to have the other contestants LURKING while they worked.
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7-15-2008 @5:15PM guest1234567 said... There's not a single contestant left that I would watch on their own series.
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7-16-2008 @1:58AM Tammy said... Tuschman's an idiot ... and so is Susie ... Tuschman's NEVER liked Kelsey (cause he's too much in love with Rachel Ray) ...
I would watch a show with Kelsey ... or Shane ... or Kelsey AND Shane ...
I guess Tusch didn't want a show with a cute blonde that won't cook with / drink alcohol (because she's LDS) ... And how convenient that the preview for the next ep shows Lisa in the wine "cellar" tower ...
With all of the crappy new shows, many of which are recycled with new hosts ... I would actually prefer a show hosted by someone that's younger & somewhat fresh out of culinary skill (as opposed to RR who never went there) ... Kelsey & Shane haven't been jaded by restaurant / life experience so they have a fresh approach to food ...
Based on what I've seen ... they're gonna give the show to the Bobby Flay lookalike (Adam) ... But I will NOT watch a show by either of the 3 finalists ...
Food Network's got egg on their face because the fan favorite is NOT the winner ... The show is completely bogus as it's up to who Tuschman wants ...
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7-16-2008 @5:57AM Bernie B said... I think that Aaron has the mad skillz, but none of the three remaining contestants strike me as having anything new to offer that isn't already on the network. Lisa just needs to go away.
Wish they'd bring back JAG, at least he had a fresh perspective.
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