Last night’s episode wasn’t as hilarious as the previous ones. When it gets down to the final four they are generally the cream of the crop and less mistakes are made.
Last night’s episode started off with a reward challenge, which Christina won by only 2 votes. Petrozza who was the runner-up was enormously disappointed. Jen thought she should have won hands down, but she only came in third place. Corey had no chance at all she wasn’t able to plate all her dishes within the allotted time.
Christina’s reward was a $1000 dollar shopping spree at Lisa Kline’s. To top it off she was actually dressed by Lisa Kline herself.
Side note: I wasn’t too impressed by the pieces that Ms. Kline picked for Christina. I expected to be blown away instead I was left feeling unenthusiastic.
As the other competitors remained at Hell’s Kitchen to complete their chores I noticed something strange. And maybe you did too. Jen was eating off the leftover plates left in the dining room. All I could do was curl my lip and say, “yuck.” You just don’t know what people do to their plates.
Chef Ramsey proclaimed that tonight’s service was the best ever in Hell’s Kitchen.
Still, there were a few mishaps in Hell’s Kitchen. Christina kept burning Chef Ramsey’s hand by leaving the pot handle over the heat. Chef Ramsey was hot about that.
Jen was inconsistent with her risotto and Petrozza had a sloppy station. Disturbingly, Corey sent raw fish to the window and out to a customer. She knew her order wasn’t right, but she sent it out anyway. I would never knowingly eat at a restaurant where the Executive Chef did those types of things.
Great News! It came back to bite her in the buttocks. She should have taken the yelling from Chef Ramsey about being late with her food. Rather than being caught sending up raw food.
With such a successful service it was a difficult decision as to who to put up for elimination.
But as usual Jen was put on the chopping block. The other competitors strategized as to who would have the best chance against Jen. And they chose Corey.
Luckily, for Corey their move paid off as Chef Ramsey sent Jen home.
I do believe of the final four remaining Jen was the better chef. She was creative and original and her dishes seemed to please the palates the most.
Although, I do believe Chef Ramsey was right in letting her go. You just never knew which Jen was going to show up at service that night. It’s extremely hard to work with a person like that.
Until next time Bon appétit!
The Art of the Silent Treatment does it really work?
I’ve been practicing this art as far back as I can remember. Probably, as a child I thought that I could manipulate people with it. Maybe if I wanted some candy from the store or wanted a new toy I used it. I can picture myself doing that as a child. I must mention it never worked on my mother.
But when does one use it when they get older? Like me, they usually bring it into their adult relationships.
But does it truly work? It depends.
As an adult my silent treatments have turned into something else.
My silent treatments stem from Disappointments, Anger, and Heartache.
Let’s briefly explore them.
Disappointments – Do unto others as you want others to do unto you. I’ve always had a problem with people who don’t treat you the same as you treat them. Or extend you the same courtesy that you extend them.
Initially, I was very vocal about what bothered me. But the feedback I received was: It’s no big deal, get over it or nervous laughter. Which didn’t resolve anything, it only disappointed me further. One way that it manifested itself was by friendships ending. You know how you haven’t spoken to so and so in so long. And now you just don’t talk at all.
Anger – The Silent Treatments I’ve practiced at these times has saved me. At my previous job my supervisor called me out in front of my co-workers for something I didn’t do.
Immediately, I was filled with embarrassment then anger. Lots of anger. But I had to take a deep breath and shut my mouth. Be silent, be still.
If I hadn’t done that, I would have cursed her out all the way up and down that aisle. I would have been in her face in a threatening manner and I would have been terminated on the spot. And I would have had my very own escorts called, “security.”
Heartache – When your heart is hurting your body shuts down. As your body shuts down you feel there’s nothing to talk about—nothing to say.
It hurts too much to even speak about it anymore. And when you can’t get your point across you feel like what’s the use.
Theses Silent Treatments are the worst of all. It’s because while you are in these silences you feel a little helpless hopeless.
So does the Silent treatment work?
It works if it serves a purpose. But if it doesn’t all it really is—is silence.
