I'm very sorry that the only way to vote is to log into facebook.......I would have voted for Justin but I don't want to be forced to access facebook..... I don't necessarily feel that he's the best TV personality, and I doubt that I would make many of the recipes; ....... Never-the-less, I find his cooking exciting and I'm sure that many valuable nuggets could be gleaned from him, (Ala Alton).

Sorry, but Madison Cowan continually out-cooked any challenger.......He won it many times over honestly......It is FN that is continually wanting a personal story. ---That they choose to focus on it is FN's prerogative........

I remember them practically pleading with Aaron McCargo Jr. for just that over and over again when he was competing. ----And when he gave them a glimpse of it , It gave them an excuse to choose him......... I think they were fixated on his personal story to the exclusion of anything else. Evidently "makin it personal" is very high on their priority list.

FN is obsessed with personal narratives so I don't feel it's right to knock the contestants for giving FN what they are so disparately looking for.

Actually. I can see where Jeff's POV could attract a pretty big male demographic which I'm sure was one of their considerations. Very apparent FN thinks they will have another winner with the Guy Fieri / Nascar Demographic.

Some of his grub would really work well at tailgates.
Mind you that Sunday morning slot is problematic since the pre-game football shows are on and I think most football fans would rather watch Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan and Terry Bradshaw rather than Jeff. ----And all the local pregame shows are on at that hour.

Really think they need a better timeslot.

For myself, since I try to limit my carbs, I can see taking his ideas and maybe subbing salad or other sides for the bread.
I've never had braciola but after seeing him make it I would try it.

Congrats to Jeff and wishes for success..........

I disagreed with you on you in your comparison of Jeffrey to Orchid. This week however, you were 100% spot on! .........I was aghast at Penny -----even more-so because of her evident self destructive behavior.......

Your comments this week were very insightful and so true.........
Should be required reading for all future contestants.........

The right person got eliminated this week---The cooking chops just weren't there in Mary Beth....... I do think however that FN will develop something for her ala Adam Gertler --just not cooking........Jeffrey Saad who does have cooking chops and should be cooking has a show where he just describes what he's eating United Tastes of America....

As to Penny I am stunned to see her not only sabotage Marybeth with her actions but, sabotage herself too; --.with her knife she managed to kill any potential goodwill she could have garnered by acquitting herself well as a sous chef and team player in this episode.---Add self destruction to her endless list of personality flaws.
Was it worth it???

I still like Vic but I don't think he's consistent enough to bank on. When you even think of making a sauce from mint jelly and Grand Marnier or chocolate asparagus, you have to have second thoughts about him. It's one thing to think outside the box, but there has to be some vestige of reason behind the decision.

It would seem that Jeff has the edge here but the POV might be a bit much for a whole season of shows.
I'll admit I'll turn on HSN and watch Wolfgang Puck make paninis for an hour while he's hawking his panini maker but after the umpteenth panini you pretty much know how to vary the ingredients..... But
I do enjoy watching Jeff and whether he wins or not I think he will find a vehicle at FN.

I think Susie has a good chance of winning this competition. She obviously has cooking skills and it looks like FN is impressed enough with her story and POV to give her the nurturing she would need.

Curious to see the reunion show.........

Personally I find a Jeffrey/Orchid analogy unjustified. I think Orchid/ Debbie Lee would have been more appropriate except for Debbie lee's character flaws.

Jeffrey's dishes were strong throughout the season with the exception of the risotto which seems to be an ongoing kiss of death for cooking competitions.........(It was the demise of Tre on Top Chef, and John Currence on Top Chef Masters) Even Aarti had a debacle with rice on Frank Sinatra night that landed her in the bottom three.

I enjoy and continue to enjoy Jeffrey cooking and ran right out to get harissa to make that sandwich in the finale and recently purchased kimchee after watching him make kimchee fried rice on his blog.
Recently , he was a pleasure to watch cooking along side Bobby Flay in "Grill It with Bobby Flay..............
I don't think it had anything to do with "upping his game".

Rather maybe this--Had Jeffrey concentrated in one area like Penny's Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean I think he may have won the competition but, he was just as likely to do Mexican, Latin American and I think Food network keeps looking for specific niches to fill. Jeffrey's interests were too varied to pigeon hole him......... But then again, Food Network managed to do that in United Tastes of America--------(we love the way he describes things so let's give him a vehicle-lol )
I'm glad to see he has a show but, what an under-utilization of a talented cook.........

As for Penny it is obvious in the editing that there is no way she will win. There is no way producers would edit a character to make her totally nonredeemable and then have her win..........

I have the 8 inch one and can manage two sunny side eggs. Since I don't like soft whites, I love being able to slip the whole pan into my Breville Toaster oven for a few seconds........I also start salmon in the pan and slip that into the toaster oven------Baked beans are another thing that I start on the stove and then into the oven -Love them done in cast iron. ---Just have to remember to use an ove-glove.......
Needless to say grilled cheese and burgers come out well in the pan.
Another plus is that cast iron can be used on an induction burner.

I used to have larger cast iron pans but, I only have the use of one arm so the weight of anything bigger was prohibitive, so I gave the pans away.

The 8 inch is a perfect weight and size especially for one or two people.
I might have gone up to 10 inch but then that wouldn't fit in my toaster oven.........LOL

Okay folks- Anyone who is looking for Marybeth's Knock-Your-Pants-Off Sweet & Spicy Glazed Buttermilk Meatloaf - It is posted on her own website. - Just google Mary Beth Albright. Live Deliciously. ---Was surprised to find Parmigiano-Reggiano in there as well. Looks like it would make some great sandwiches.

At this point I think the guy to watch is Vic Vegas. Really feel he has an indefinable quality that translates well to the screen. With no formal training it will be interesting to see how far he goes. His risk taking reminds me of Tom Pizzica from last season. Asparagus dipped in chocolate =bacon steak. ( I should take that back -All Tom's dish needed was a pressure cooker) Just saying Vic's a big risk taker and that could get him far or send him packing. I hope he continues to have more hits than misses.

I went to the Sanaa website and it has some really unique for Zaatar which includes ground toasted chickpeas and rosemary in addition to the usual sumac and thyme and sesame seeds.......very unusual.
If you are interested in Middle East recipes try the DedeMed website. She has allot of good Middle East recipes and many you tube demonstrations.........