Masterchef Australia
Posted by: JenBaily
Life After Master Chef- Jen Baily
As I sat this morning in my Master Chef apron, flipping through my Master Chef magazine, trying to think of an invention test I could make my boyfriend do for dinner tonight while I watch the show with talking only in the ad-breaks, it dawned on me.
Its over. The finale has aired. Adam Won.
I know, it’s a TV show. About cooking. And some of the contestants were really annoying. (Claire? Don’t even get me started.) And the judges probably could do with a crossover show with the Biggest Loser. But I loved it. I really did.
I read the magazine. I looked at the website. I’m a fan on face book. I went to watch a cooking demo with Gary and George. I even tried to Google ‘Jobs at Master Chef’, shockingly, to no avail.
I LOVED IT.
Don’t mock me. If the ratings statistics are anything to go by there are a lot of you out there, and I am not alone. If like me you are at a loose end now the finale has aired, the confetti has dropped and the water cooler conversation is no longer directed at Adriana Zumbo’s hectic macaroons, I am here to help. My friends, lets admit our GGSA (Gary and George Separation Anxiety) and unite.
I have, kindly, come up with some assistance. If you need to slowly ease your way out of the life that was Master Chef Series 2, here is a guide to take the edge off your GGSA, while you wait for (slight cringe) Junior Master Chef.
1. Get a box. And a big clock. Invite your BF, GF, Best Friend over, fill the box with obscure ingredients and before they can run - start the clock. Yell out- ‘Italian!’ or ‘Childhood Memory!’ and they will not be able to help themselves- they will cook.
2. Call Donna Hay. Man, that lady clearly has nothing else to do but hover around trying to taste random peoples food. She’ll come round to judge, no question.
3. While you're tasting, sweat. A lot. Even if there’s no chilli in it. And forget every dinner table manner lesson your parents ever told you. You’re a food reviewer now, table manners do not apply.
4. Finally, when your friend/partner looks to you for recognition, go to an ad break.
But do remember, in the dark times of no cooking on TV- it doesn’t matter who won or lost, or how they played the game- Channel 10 made so much cash off Master Chef, it’ll be back soon!


July 31st, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Jen, I also read your TDCC piece! Love your work,almost as much as MC
July 31st, 2010 at 7:10 pm
LOVE THIS PIECE!!! ALSO HAVE GGSA!
August 2nd, 2010 at 9:10 pm
I love it! You are very clever - totally going to make up a box!
August 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Still pining for Master chef?? I have it on good authority that ALVIN is cooking at MUMU RESTAURANT in CROWS NEST THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT!! (yes it requires capitals...)
GO NOW! MAKE A BOOKING! Im so there.