masterchef

in times like this, when I wonder what sort of topic i should be writing -- then suddenly, am totally BLANK.
While looking blankly (oh the irony) on the notepad, staring "blankly" again at the blinking cursor I remembered something I might discuss with.
First, that would be -- how on earth did I became obsessed with anything regards to food. Yes, you can simply tell by how I look like right now but let's leave it like that. I'm in no place to talk about health today or in the future. LOL

So, basically I'm an avid fan of Masterchef, but more on Australia. So yes! You've got it~ My topic would be nonetheless the people behind Masterchef! And on how they've been a great influence in my life as of today. As a matter of fact, they've been the reason why I'm not depressed on my situation, knowing I've already gave up on (some of) my dreams because simply it's impossible for me to reach it for now and knowing my situation, it's really depressing. Especially when it comes to financial.

So, yes. Even without special skills/talents in cooking nor have special sensory in my tongue or rather have a good palate. Although, with no direct relations with having a good palate, I must say, I myself is a picky eater, have a sweet tooth and almost eat everything with regards to anything sweet, I'm really picky about other foods, especially bitter ones. But that's not quite surprising knowing it might be because of genes, my Mother seemed to have issues with certain foods too.

Anyway, enough segue-waying, back to the topic, yes, Masterchef, I must thank our local cable for having Starworld available on our channel, I was able to watch a great show. I love Masterchef Australia. For some reasons, I've watched the US version of Masterchef, I also love it but I guess I'm not fond of it unlike Australian version. Maybe because of the contestants? I dunno. If you'd say, if its because of the chefs --- I'd definitely disagree, because I love the Chefs and I respect them so much. Especially Chef Gordon Ramsay, who happened to have the same birthday of my Mum's. If he's strict and noone seems to like his style, I'm different, maybe because I see him like my Mum's way of perfection and being really meticulous about almost everything. Well, if Chef Ramsay's been too lenient he wouldn't have reach that far. Although he gave F to the food, he really deserved to be respected because he only wish for the best and doesn't want laziness to come forth -- or hearing any complaints. So I guess, great people are prone of being misunderstood, that's a reality that's really hard to change, especially for those people who have crab mentality issues.

So there, that's one reason am not quite fond of Masterchef US, not because of the chefs but maybe because of the contestants. I like gutsy people but I'd rather see them cooking that seeing/watching them with such angsts towards another. I know that it's not a place to be friendly with rivals or be friendly with the chefs because yes it's indeed a competition but there's no need to bring all the Fs in every episode. And I hate to see those "soreloser" faces. You can practically tell what they're thinking by just looking at their proud faces. No offense. (BTW, I love watching Hell’s Kitchen)

I've watched the entire season 2 of Masterchef Australia, and, well, I've seen so far are so--- uhh, it's even hard to explain. Yes, I maybe too emotional. So what if I like deep friendship within co-competitors, no hard feelings whenever they've been kicked outta competition, never heard someone said Sh*t/F the entire season. And the Chefs, are just so lovable. Although I love all the judges in Masterchef Australia, I like George Calombaris much more. Like in the Junior Masterchef Edition Season 2 contestant Aya said, George is funny and well... he's just great. As a person, as a chef. Although, I never really seen him (yet) in person, but someday, I'm planning to visit his restaurants and taste every food on his menu.

Not only an avid fan of several international chefs, I also have a favorite chef in my own country too, am proud of him, I've watched most of his shows in GMA -- Idol sa Kusina. He's known as Chef Pablo 'Boy' Logro. He's not boring, he's funny and he's really good in everything he does so far. I like his favorite sfx, "bing bing bing" too.

Although a part of me wanted to become a Patissier like Chef Adriano Zumbo, I'm seeking ways on how to reach that path. For the time being, am stuck at nothingness, and still confused on which road shall I take, I'm still hopeful that someday, I can personally thank these people who gave inspiration to me --- and to my neverending passionate dream of becoming one of them. Be it a Chef, a Patissier or a Food Critic.

I myself wanted to build my own restaurant someday; I'd like pasta and anything with regards to Italian Cuisine. But if given a chance I wanted an Italian-Japanese-French restobar. That's one of my goals I wanna fulfill someday. Meeting great chefs, learning tips from them, tasting their foods and hearing their inspirational stories before they've reach the top --- before they've succeeded their journey to their dreams.