At first, I really liked Hell's Kitchen, all that yelling and screaming and getting in the faces of the contestants, and then showing them how to upgrade and get better- if they weren't voted off the show. But, after a while, the show focused more on the mistakes, and a "here we go again; cue eye roll" mentality that made it boring and lost viewership.
The Taste is not so adrenalin releasing. They cook. They serve. They get critiqued. They are coached. It catches my attention, but then, it is difficult to keep watching. Is it because the show is on for such a short time? Is it because I want to see more about how they are coached, what they know, and how they are putting together their ideas? Mostly, I think, I would like to know how to re-create some of these ideas at home. So, can you YouTube some behind the scenes materials or some how-to videos? Can you come up with more footage to get me invested in the contestants and the chefs?
In the last episode, someone served raw chicken. Isn't this a basic cooking skill? Is that a proper shortcut when you are short on time? It made me queasy. She did apologize, it did seem to be sincere.
I like the idea of this show. I recommend watching it so you will know what everyone is talking about, but I just don't feel as invested in it as I'd like to be. Especially considering the pre-show hype!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Lesson learned?
Today ' the plan was to head to a mouse infested playground atea in a local city. I am from smalltown USA , and their aren't so many options to choose from that are indoors and out of the cold this time of year. So , I cleaned a little , threw in a load of laundry, showered, dressed, and left the house- all with the cooperation of my 7 year old son.
We went my friend's house , she also has a 7 year old son. They were finishing snacks and we were discussing carseat arrangements. Suddenly , my son does not want to go. He refuses to get in the car. He cannot go anymore. I pull him aside , talk until I am blue in the face. But still , not getting in the car. Finally, he gets in my car, I go back to my house , get him a snack, and he is ready to go.
All during the outing, he was fine. A little sluggish, but fine. And, he gets an invitation from another friend to go to a kids' martial arts class. I should ad that he is constantly practicing fight moves in our living room , so I thought this would be a dream come true. Wrong Wrongerson.
As the time is getting near to leave, he turns off the lights so they will think he's not home. He says to tell him when they are almost here so he can get his sneakers on, but really, it, s to hide when they get here. He hops behind the oversized chair and yells that he's not going. They left without him.
Upset? YES! But not that he did or didn't go.I am upset about the games and his want for manipulation and power plays.
Note: I sent him to bed early- at 7:00 pm. And, he's asleep. Post apologies and explanations and acceptance of personal responsibility. And, I feel like I was hit by a train.
We have not had one of these episodes for a long time. They always catch me off guard.
Anyone else experience this?
We went my friend's house , she also has a 7 year old son. They were finishing snacks and we were discussing carseat arrangements. Suddenly , my son does not want to go. He refuses to get in the car. He cannot go anymore. I pull him aside , talk until I am blue in the face. But still , not getting in the car. Finally, he gets in my car, I go back to my house , get him a snack, and he is ready to go.
All during the outing, he was fine. A little sluggish, but fine. And, he gets an invitation from another friend to go to a kids' martial arts class. I should ad that he is constantly practicing fight moves in our living room , so I thought this would be a dream come true. Wrong Wrongerson.
As the time is getting near to leave, he turns off the lights so they will think he's not home. He says to tell him when they are almost here so he can get his sneakers on, but really, it, s to hide when they get here. He hops behind the oversized chair and yells that he's not going. They left without him.
Upset? YES! But not that he did or didn't go.I am upset about the games and his want for manipulation and power plays.
Note: I sent him to bed early- at 7:00 pm. And, he's asleep. Post apologies and explanations and acceptance of personal responsibility. And, I feel like I was hit by a train.
We have not had one of these episodes for a long time. They always catch me off guard.
Anyone else experience this?
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