I do too! But when I make it at home I can't help but think I'm about to eat dog food...

Will do, chowaholic! Is Comic Sans font ok?

I make labels on my printer that say "ORGANIC". I put them on all the food in my fridge and pantry. The difference is amazing.

yeah, we're a week behind and just finished the first episode. so disappointing. will not be wasting my time with this one...

sure did!! :)

seemed to wear the death threats as a badge of honor. almost like "I am so true to myself I get death threats for it!"

I really thought that after she denied it they would roll a clip with her saying whatever it was she said...

Wow, if they stick to that format and don't go overboard with inane challenges and trumped up drama, this may be much more satisfying than what we've gotten from TC.

Really looking forward to this!

that's right, I had forgotten about that one! thanks!

Seems like the judges are quite aware of fans reactions to the show--here's hoping they and the producers take to heart the overwhelming negative reactions to some of the challenges and guests.

LOVED the PeeWee "jumped the shark episode" quip!

Anyone know when the next TC show will be starting (specifically Masters or JD)?

Excellent post soupkitten.

This show just needs a little rebranding:

CASTING CALL: Talented chefs wanted. Must be willing to endure humiliation and risk alienating future employers and clients for the opportunity to win cash and prizes.

Send video resume to: RESTAURANT WHORES (formerly known as "TOP CHEF" )

What self-respecting chefs out there are going to want to come on this show anymore?

I've never been so angry watching this show. Stupid ass challenges. I'm angry at myself for continuing to watch...

Hope you film the de-flowering and share it with everyone! lol

I'm hoping since LCK is now over I'll never have to hear that Prius commercial song again.

It's sad that this show could be done in such a way that winning and being called "Top Chef" could really mean something, but instead they have challenges like this that make it just another reality show joke.

good point, Ugly John E.

Great season! It's too bad that probably so many people that turned into season 1 got turned off by it and didn't watch season 2.

We've had our tickets for a little while now and are surprised we haven't seen any threads yet!

This will be our first time at one of the Cochon 555 events, so we're really excited.

so who all is going? have you been before? what are you looking forward to?

http://www.cochon555.com/menu/2011-to...

oh, and if there are any chowhounders who are also lifestylers maybe we can set up an additional "pork-fest" afterward? ha ha ;)

Oh, you heard the same rumor then!

I can't confirm this, but the rumor is that next year they will be raising the price, unfortunately.