top chef mania

As i've said, the only thing that occupies the majority of my time these days is watching top chef at youtube. I've watched the 3 seasons already and i'm currently in the middle of season 4, which i believe has not finished filming in the states yet. But blabbering about my opinions on the winners of each season would not be interesting. I would rather post the hotties of the show. ;)

Any guy who can cook is alright in my book, especially if they're as cute as these chefs..

Harold Dieterle Top Chef Season 1 Winner.

From Wikipedia:
A 1997 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he was a sous-chef at the Harrison Restaurant in New York City before leaving that position in early 2006 to plan the opening of his own restaurant. His restaurant, Perilla, opened in May 2007 in New York City. On Top Chef, Dieterle won the first Elimination Challenge as well as the whole competition. His signature dish is Spicy Duck Meatballs.

Ilan Hall
Top Chef Season 2 Winner

He was kind of a jerk in the show so i wasn't too happy when he won but his appeal can not be denied. =)

Sam Talbot Top Chef Season 2 Finalist

For me, the rightful winner for the second season. He was not a jerk and he always produced the best dishes. He really should have won.

From Wikipedia:
Sam Talbot (born December 27, 1977) is a Sicilian-American chef from Charlotte, North Carolina, best known as a semi-finalist on Season 2 of Bravo's Top Chef, eventually placing third. He also became the fan favorite for the season. Sam received his education from Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina. In New York City, he has held the position of executive chef at several restaurants, such as the Black Duck, Williamsburgh Cafe, and Punch. Talbot is a diabetic and wears an insulin pump attached to his leg.


For me, the cutest guest judge Top Chef has ever seen. =)

From Wikipedia:
DiSpirito is primarily known as a celebrity chef and a prominent cookbook author. He is known for his involvement in Union Pacific, a restaurant he opened in 1997 in the Gramercy Park section of Manhattan to good reviews. He left Union Pacific in 2004. In 2003 and 2004, DiSpirito was the subject of the NBC reality television show The Restaurant, which followed DiSpirito, his mother, Nicolina, and restaurant co-owner and financier Jeffrey Chodorow during the opening of their restaurant, Rocco's 22nd Street. Due to disagreements between DiSpirito and Chodorow, Chodorow closed the restaurant and reopened it as Caviar and Banana.
website: http://www.roccodispirito.com/

Ayun.. Sila yun. Hahaha. Puro about guys eh noh.
Anyway, I really hope we can have a Top Chef Philippines here already. It's just such an addicting show. Parang after mong manood ng episode, gutom ka na agad because of all the great food produced in the program. Pero after eating lunch or dinner, parang walang masarap kasi exagge sa galing yung mga taong napanood mong magluto. Si Voltaire nahawa ko na sa panonood! Haha. Pero mas enthusiastic pa rin ako between the two of us, kahit siya naman talaga yung nagluluto. Having a Top Chef Philippines would be a great showcase for all our upcoming chefs here. Also, it would create a way for people to recognize the greats of the culinary world (like CPGM/HIGM's exec chef cyrille, my friend hehe) we currently have in the country. Tapos pag recognized na sila, mas marami pang tao ang magdedemand ng higher quality for their food whenever they eat out, and thus starting a new era of gourmet cuisines in the country. Ang daming gusto eh noh?? Haha. Wala lang, napaka-talented kasi ng mga Filipinos in general dba, especially when it comes to cooking.. Kaya magandang idea yan haha.

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Anyhoo, as much as i love being a bum, medyo nakakapressure na rin for me to work again. The pressure does not come from my parents (sus, yung mga yun pa), but more from myself. I want to earn my own money na ule. Wala lang. I want something to look forward to every morning and i want to feel accomplished at the end of the day.

Pero ayun, i'm happy taking my time and choosing the right job/career path for me right now. I learned my lesson with my previous experience, kaya ngayon, no more rushing into anything unless i'm 100% sure of what i want. Wish me luck! =)

survey..

1) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
nope.
2) What was your dream growing up?
to become a top model. ;)
3) What talent do you wish you had?
to play the piano.
4) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
margarita please.
5) Favorite vegetable?
bean sprouts.
6) What was the last book you read?
a hundred secret senses by amy tan and surrendering to marriage by iris krasnow. the latter one i read primarily kasi walang magawa pero it's a good book if you want to strengthen your commitment with the things in your life.
7) What's your zodiac sign?
aquarius.
8) Any tattoos and/or piercings? Explain where.
piercings on my ears.
9) Worst habit?
procrastinating.
10) If you saw me walking down the street, would you offer me a ride?
an ikot ride? sure. ;)
11) What is your favorite sport?
volleyball.
12) Do you have a negative or optimistic attitude?
depends on the time of day? lately nagiging optimistic kasi mas nagre-relax na ako about stuff.
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
make small talk.
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
hmm.. ayoko magisip.
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
except for my charger, hindi na talaga ako nagsasaksak ng kahit anu sa electric outlets.. may phobia na ata talaga ako.
16) Do you have any pets?
we have 7 dogs. =)
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
beware of the dogs. halos walang nakakapasok samin because of them hehe
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
scary.
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
to have a smaller tummy =)
22) What color eyes do you have?
brown.
23) Ever been arrested?
nope.
24) Bottle or can soda?
can.
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
i'll take my family and friends to palawan and the rest would be for shopping and eating out. dapat hindi na pinapatagal yang easy money na ganyan eh. spend it agad! ;)
27) What's your favorite place to hang at?
around UP pa rin.
28) Do you believe in ghosts?
no i don't.
29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
watch reality shows at youtube. currently addicted to top chef and america's/australia's next top model.
30) Do you swear a lot?
not so much.
31) Biggest pet peeve?
being kept waiting for long periods of time (esp when i'm alone).
32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
fierce. ahaha. ewan.
33) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
yes.
35) Do you believe in God?
yes.