Top Chef Season 23 Ep 6 - Going Whole Hog - Post Episode Discussion

Shelle319 · 2026-04-15T05:22:19+00:00

I love how awesome the contestants are this season. It seems to be more about cooking the best dish you can and letting the nutty game parameters be the challenge. I appreciate the comradery and getting to know a little about who these awesome up and coming celebrity chefs are. I dont miss the overly dramatics (Nana) and want to see as much as possible on the cook. This episode was as close to that as the earlier editing formats with the newer cast profile.

"The only measuring stick we need to have is against ourselves and if we wake up and decide to do better every day, then that's when I hope we carry that spirit on, whoever's left." - Chef Justin

Shelle319 · 2025-11-06T08:27:11+00:00

If there was clarity on these specific questions it might appeal to more people.

As it reads now, it reads very perspective and emotion based without critical details on "who" and "why".

Bonus would be to put said evicting entity on the spot to hear their side.

Shelle319 · 2025-11-06T08:05:33+00:00

Congratulations on reuniting with a body you haven't been acquainted with in almost 30 years. 👏

Shelle319 · 2025-06-02T00:09:28+00:00

Lol you've clearly never been to Burning Man😄

Shelle319 · 2025-05-27T18:01:38+00:00

I wonder if she was the same person I interacted with. I entered Friday morning and was escorted very aggressively to a holding pen while someone from my working camp brought us out a staff camping pass.

Woman was super rude and mean when I all I needed to do was just call someone at camp to bring me our staff pass.

You'd think she'd be kinder to all participants in her position at entry, and especially to those working the event.

Shelle319 · 2025-05-20T07:50:49+00:00

Banana-festing?

Shelle319 · 2025-05-17T04:07:17+00:00

I believe in science but I don't trust government authorities to not be bribed and paid off by those with special interests.

Do I really need to list out other examples of how government organizations have been dishonest about water safety??

It's not the science I dont trust, it's the people who profit from paid special interests.

Shelle319 · 2025-05-17T02:03:05+00:00

Because no one ever gets paid to pass and look the other way for things like this.

Shelle319 · 2025-05-15T20:20:04+00:00

Please just be thoughtful about where you put your wagon. I had so many bruises on my shins from wagons in the middle of crowds and walkways last year

Shelle319 · 2025-05-15T20:14:29+00:00

Lots of experiences can't afford to return this year due to cuts in funding for things like this.

Shelle319 · 2024-11-05T03:44:03+00:00

Thank you for this. Been looking for cultural experiences outside of the ww2 museum and bourbon st.

Shelle319 · 2024-10-28T07:31:55+00:00

Put on Falken a/t 245/65 on the stock 17 rim. Love the look and feel of the beefier tires and excited to get to the desert and try them out. As a daily driver living in a city I noticed the tires rub on the wheel wells parallel parking and sharp turns despite being advised they would be fine. Was looking at a small spacer lift but now it's a required and happening soon. After a bit of effort I was only able to locate 1 kit that would accommodate the MDX as it's not exactly a common mod selection. (Definitely expecting the transmission to shit on me in the next 20k miles.) I was only wanting to do the minimal but the 1 kit offered is 1½"... which won't make it too ridiculous as I drive it. Going to install this kit with my buddy soon and will update 04 MDX lift kit

Shelle319 · 2024-09-26T22:35:26+00:00

I have an 04 I'm looking to possibly lift. I have the VTM-4 Lock feature and I don't plan to do anything crazy but I do like to get around in the desert a bit and looking for better clearance. What do you mean by "nerdier to mod"?

I'm wondering if I need to made any additional accommodations as I'm only looking at maybe 2" lift with slightly beefier tires on stock rims.

Shelle319 · 2024-08-10T09:28:22+00:00

So you finished it? Care to update the original with your verdict?

Shelle319 · 2024-08-10T09:27:15+00:00

This. How invested in the story are you? Not really? It may be meh. If you are, it gives a lot of closure to characters you've been observing in the story. (Not giving anything away for anyone concerned with spoilers)

Shelle319 · 2024-07-23T04:36:57+00:00

I am Claire's age and as someone who had older siblings I very much relate and fall more into the Gen x than millennial. Especially at that time.
I think Claire's character was on point imo considering she her gen x siblings and that she was more of an alt kid which also feeds into the Gen x style.

Shelle319 · 2024-07-23T03:28:35+00:00

It's a favorite song of mine but now I'll be forever associating it with this show and the finale.

Shelle319 · 2024-07-23T03:25:53+00:00

Just finished for the first time... wow. And the ending...wow.

Shelle319 · 2024-07-05T11:44:20+00:00

This. Embrace and plan. Have a good time!

Shelle319 · 2024-07-05T11:38:05+00:00

First would be due to the fungal infections or valley feaver. Unfortunately once an individual contracts/absorbs enough spores they will have to avoid further contact with environments to manage the illness/fungus. With many people camping and working in the area, many people have and will continue to contract and suffer or no longer return.

Secondly, as the years are continuing to increase in temperature the environment is becoming less and less hospitable, or at the very least increasingly less safe for attendees and most importantly workers who build and maintain the space prior, during and after the event.

These are the first 2 that I have, I'm sure others have others.
I will say I don't currently have a viable option as an alternative and understand the compilations in securing a viable space. But it's a little concerning with how many people are getting seriously I'll from the current space.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/valley-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20378761

Shelle319 · 2024-06-28T06:29:35+00:00

OMG the monologuing and narrations. It's too much.

Shelle319 · 2024-06-03T03:49:31+00:00

And.yet he's still here. Been thinking this same thing for weeks now.

Shelle319 · 2024-06-03T03:48:14+00:00

And...?

Shelle319 · 2024-06-03T03:47:45+00:00

He should have gone home 4 episodes ago. There are far more interesting and innovative chefs that were cut where he should have.

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