One of my favorite shows without a doubt is Top Chef and I was really anticipating its spinoff show Just Desserts. As a self proclaimed foodie (I love to cook, watch cooking shows and more importantly eat!), I couldn't wait what this potentially great show could offer. Hopefully, everything but a food-coma. I must say upon watching the show, it takes some time to get into. Unlike Top Chef, where more or less you can imagine the feel, taste and smell of a certain plate. In Just Desserts, you might have to pause for a bit and really imagine what a Spiced Brownie with Ancho Chile, Ginger and Cinnamon would taste like. But as a huge fan of Top Chef I'm giving this show its time.
The host is none other than the lovely Gail Simmons whom I just adore! She seems pretty comfortable to be hosting but I think its definitely a learning curve for her. Head judge is Johnny Iuzzini, who is better known for his pompadour than anything else but is also a brilliant pastry chef. Also judging is Hubert Keller who is without a doubt one of my favorite chefs (it's not like I've ever tried his food or anything but there is something so lovable about that man and he pretty much rocked the house on Top Chef: Masters). The last judge is Dannielle Kyrillos- don't know. At least there were a few familiar faces. But I strongly believe this is really all too new for everyone so hopefully I will get to love them as much as the originals' judging panel. Oh and guest judge, Jacques Torres aka Mr. Chocolate, who gained a little weight might I add.
By the looks of the first episode this show, it seems that drama is going to be the star. There are way too many dive-like men on the show and and with the two straight guys on the show who act like divas, its a show full of women (and as someone who went to an all girls high school; Honey, I know drama!). Speaking of which, it seems like 3 men have more or less grabbed and ran with their Drama tiaras, Zac (whom I love and want to be friends with ASAP), Morgan (one of our straight guys) and Seth (our other "straight" guy). Drama over sleeping issues was the best! I mean come on, everyone likes to sleep a particular way but honey, this isn't the Hilton (snap, snap)! But seriously, get over it you are here to cook (or bake).
There was Milika who failed to put anything on the plate for her quick fire challenge. Tania, who's funky bangs must have thrown her off her baking scale and Danielle who just looked straight up confused!
Based on a the first episode you can already tell there are a few stand out chefs: Heather H., the asian girl with skills, Erika, miss fabulous and well Zac isn't that bad either. It's really hard to focus on their talents because there was so much drama but must focus on food!
Bottom line: Mad drama, beautiful desserts and lady with the crazy bangs got kicked off.
