Don’t tell me. I’m sure everyone in the country has seen it before me. It comes on at eleven here and I’ll try to stay awake for it. Please don’t tell me who won.
I’ve enjoyed the way this series was professionally produced, without a lot of house drama. It is inspiring to see how the chefs interpret and execute challenges, as well as the way they’re judged. This year, I’ve also enjoyed some of the blogs especially for the episodes I’ve missed.
Chef Eric Ripert is the consummate professional and I’d love to be able to go to Le Bernardin one day. Tom Colicchio is a master and congrats on his new baby. And you’ve got to love Anthony Bourdain, bad boy made good (for now at least).
The deal was sealed two months ago but tonight we’ll find out if self-flagellator Richard or misogynist Mike will take the cake. Some choice! Let’s see tomorrow. I’d never last two minutes on that show. Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 
It’s no use, they sent me an email this morning. Congratulations, Richard! Stop being a Doubting Thomas! Mikey, stop putting down the girls and realize they, including your newfound cousin, can cook as well as the boys. Dee