Masterchef’s got a lot to answer for….

Masterchef.

Has a lot to answer for.

Yep, it sure does.

It’s the “buzz” word in our house.  Puts all these “foody” and “I can do that” thoughts into one’s head.  Or should I say, into one’s husband’s head!!  “Cor, that looks awright!!  Yeah darl, cook me that” – is the anthem emanating from “one’s husband’s” comfy leather recliner.  “Yeah, Mum – you can do it!” is the faint echo from the other comfy leather recliner belonging to “one’s son”.  (Actually it’s not really an echo – nor is it faint!).

So, Masterchef, you are responsible for loading our fridge up with 6 types of tomatoes, 4 types of potatoes, 3 types of  mushrooms including shittake, portabello & swiss brown (actually it’s 4 different types of mushies but I can’t remember the name of the other one!!), 3 types of cucumbers, 48 different vegetables, creams, yoghurts, a vast array of fresh herbs, choritzo sausage, chilli  sausage + goodness knows how many other “sausage” types, 64 different types of cheeses (ok, ok – a very slight exaggeration….but only slight!),  proscuitto, pancetta, meats of all races, sauces, salts, peppers, condiments, blah, blah, blah – and the list gets longer…..

Mind you, it’s been very interesting finding out how to cook all these exotic (and not so exotic..lol) dishes. We’ve had some wonderful winners along with a few monumental failures!!  (I’m pretty sure my pudding should have risen more  than 1 inch – I blame the oven…).   And my fire alarm has had a fairly decent workout the last few months……  I really like Masterchef though – some of those cooks put some amazing stuff together!  I’ve learnt a lot, taken a few risks, eaten a bucket load of new foods, and – lo and behold!!! – hubby now eats mushrooms!!  NEVER thought I’d see that day…..(mind you, they have to be covered in chilli, garlic, pepper and red wine sauce to hide the taste).

Anyway, it’s over now – until next time.  Maybe when it comes on again I’ll be reminded to clean my fridge out, ready to fill it up again with new and exotic goodies…he he

Catch you next time……be good…!!

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