While I am fully aware that I am not Australia's next MasterChef, I do enjoy watching television programs that have the word "MasterChef" in the title.
Case in point: Junior MasterChef.
The 2011 season of Junior MasterChef kicked off last night.
I have mixed emotions about Junior MasterChef.
I watch it, but it feels wrong.
I decided to work through my feelings and, in doing so, identified ten reasons I should not watch Junior MasterChef:
1. I cry when a contestant hugs his/her Mum.
2. I cry again when a contestant hugs his/her Nana.
3. I cry, yet again, when a contestant forgets to turn on the oven.
4. I get mad when a contestant uses the word, "acidity".
5. I get very mad when a contestant uses the word, "caramelisation".
6. I get very very mad when a contestant says, "Nicely done" to a judge cracking open a lobster.
7. I am perplexed by a contestant who makes pasta 2 - 3 times per week. Two words for her: Latina Fresh.
8. I feel disappointed in my own dinner - lamb chops with steamed vegetables (prepared in 12 minutes).
9. I feel very disappointed in my own dessert - Goulburn Valley fruit cup (prepared in 0 minutes).
10. I look at the 5 month old Miss E and wonder how long it will be before she can prepare a Spinach & Feta Beef Roast with Jus, Parsnip & Potato Mash, Roasted Truss Tomatoes & Broccolini.
My three key points:
1. Young children competing on television is both wrong and compelling.
2. It is possible to have too many feelings.
3. Where can I get one of those Junior MasterChef aprons for Miss E?
This is great Suse. The way I cope is forget they are kids and just enjoy the food. I think it's another perfect example of competitive mother's 'training up' their kids for the show. I can remember cooking with my Mum and Nanna when I was 6 and 7, making Anzac biscuits, fruit salad and savoury mince. That's about it. There's was no need to cook that other fancy stuff. That was what Mum was for! LOL
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