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You know how people feel about theLaw & Orderdun duns?
Season 21 (a.k.a.
Haaave You Met Milwaukee?)
Thankfully, this immediate knife pull twist isnt quite as twisty as it seems.
Its just a scary way of dividing them up into five carpools of three people each.
Then again, everyones right to suspect that their travel mates are also about to become their teammates.
Before the Quickfire, though, lets address the Canadian elephant (would that be a moose …?)
Its absolutely ridiculous, but unfortunately, here we are!
Anyway, back to the actual cooking portion of this cooking-competition show.
(Chefs make so little money!
Give them more money!)
Plus, this weeks Quickfire is vintageTop Chef.
(Runners-up include apple and, interestingly, fresno chile.)
So,somuch soup.
We have a puree, a nage, a broth, and a charred corn sauce.
Go get yourself some new pots, Mimi!
With that, its on to the Elimination Challenge.
I was once again relieved to realize it would be fairly straightforward.
Each holds their own baskets of ingredients representing five different regions of Canada.
I immediately want her to get the North basket after her teammates so disrespected her during the Quickfire.
(Accidentally, Im sure, but still!)
Luckily, even though theyre one of the last teams to pick, she gets her wish.
For as much as I can love a wacky theme, this is my favorite kind ofTop Chefchallenge.
One of the first dishes served is also the ultimate favorite.
(Will consomme become this seasons dashi?
He secures the win and immunity for next weeks Elimination challenge.
Shuais steamed cod with braised daikon in egg drop sauce impresses with its many textures.
An elimination like thats always jarring, but in this case, it makes sense.
Spare Crumbs
This yearsTop Chefprize pot is, frankly, bonkers.
At time of writing, I dont know anything about Last Chance Kitchen.
But it sure looks like we have another new contender rising out of its ranks, which …
