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EPISODE FIVE
PUTTING IT ALL ON THE LINE

Our nine remaining finalists board the bus for Vegas, next stop on the contest tour, where guest chef Michael Mina joins the team to demonstrate his signature dish, Dover sole. After Chef Mina takes the motley crew step by step through his recipe, the finalists are challenged to produce exact replicas of the master's original. …

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Episode 5 Journal



What did you think of today's challenge?

It took a lot of concentration, focus, my tummy is still upset from all the stress and nervousness.

What did you prepare today?

Phyllo crusted Dover sole with crab brandied mustard beurre blanc, garnished with demi, green beans and mascarpone

How do you think you did? Is there anything you wish you'd done better?

I am still here so obviously I am doing good =]. I wish I would have had the proper knives, that I had a bleach bucket, and I could go on and on!

What was the highlight of the day's events?

Watching Chef Michael explain his dish talking about correct seasoning, taste and texture. I learned a lot.

Are there any lessons you took away from today?

Keep my head up and my wits about me. Think.

How do you think you are doing in relation to your fellow competitors?

I have never creamed out a buerre blanc, so I didn't know how much to put in. They told me it was too much, so now I know.

What was the most constructive or interesting piece of feedback you heard from the judges?

Competition is fierce, we each have our own style, personality, and ability. I am just happy that it will be one of us that wins in the end—because I think each of them deserves it.

Who do you think is faring the best and why (we recognize this changes from day-to-day)?

Sarah—she is just bustin' it out—I think it is great—she gets the job done and that's what matters.

What do you think your fellow competitors think of you (we recognize this changes from day-to-day)?

Look to yesterday's log. Same? I have no idea- I'm just me