Bravo!

Good morning!

I had a magnificently boring evening last night. In addition to starting the book "The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression" (the timeline at the beginning of the book is rather alarming and a little too close to home), I watched the Top Chef Reunion and, I'm gonna say: it was actual entertaining. I note this because this season, over all, let me down and didn't compare to seasons passed. What were we missing though? The 'cheftestants' were made to seem like they were actually fun people. Granted, this is what a good montage and editing can do. I am actually considering hiring the TC editing team to do a reel for me... imagine the possibilities! A few thoughts:

Fabio took "Fan Favorite" and the respective $10,000 - I would have been fine with Carla taking it, but Fabio definitely kept me entertained through the season. I'm still wanting to try his roast chicken.

Stefan was still a cocky prick and I threw my head back in laughter when Jamie said that not even an entire bottle of tequilla would get her to have sex with him. Perhaps it was the editing or maybe I'm projecting, but Stefan seemed a little hurt by that. "It is what it is"

Hosea and Leah were as annoying as ever. In fact, this reunion episode made me despise her even more than I already did. She had a complete attitude which I think is just the embarrassment of being referred to as a "regret" by Hosea on national TV. The only levity with her came during the clip of her and Jamie completely trashed during judges panel. Collichio seemed to enjoy it... Padma delivered the obligatory laugh followed by a passive-agressive judgment: "Leah - two words: national. tv"... even Padma can't stand her.

The group spent a few minutes gushing over my boyfriend Tom Collichio. Rightfully so. He can saute me, flip me, grill me... anytime. I'd even consider a sous-vide scenario.

Speaking of hot men... Millionaire Matchmaker!! More to come later... I gotta dole out these posts like snacks. How's that for the worst segue / blog finish ever?