The Taste: Tuesday at 9|8c on ABC

From the teasers that Influenster provided for episode 6, I like the one when Ludo and Malarkey are being sarcastic, saying they never fight and are best friends. I caught up with all the episodes so far, and Malarkey and Ludo are the most competitive amongst the mentors. Sometimes even more then the contestants themselves! Since three of Ludo's team members joined his team and not Malarkey's, they have been at each other even before the actual competition started. Watch this teaser here http://www.influenster.com/product_videos/the-taste-on-abc/5531

This week's episode, #6 Nose to Tail, was definitely the most dramatic so far. First of all, the contestants had to cook with disgusting ingredients, almost every part of a pig could have been used, blood, head, ears, tail, you name it! Gregg from Ludo's team had a bad day this episode. Gregg's area of the kitchen had a little explosion and he cut his own finger. On top of that, Gregg won immunity (he can't get disqualified) for the past three episodes, so other contestants weren't too happy about that and are even jealous. Enough about Gregg.

Diane is way too confident, almost arrogant, constantly saying her dish should have gone up to represent her team, team Anthony. When it came time for contestants to be sent home, three instead of two this time, leaving seven contestants for the last two episodes including the finale, some sympathy was shown. Lauren, the only one left on Nigella's team, was allowed to stay while Ninamarie, Uno, and Adam were sent home. Lauren should have been sent home instead of Ninamarie who got a number of gold stars in the past few episodes.

Can't wait for the next episode! To catch up, go to http://abc.go.com/watch/the-taste/SH55253383/VD55278803/nose-to-tail

The Taste: Tuesday at 8|7c on ABC

I just recently started watching The Taste on ABC and actually enjoy it! Since the 1st episode, Audition 1, was almost an hour and a half, I only watched that so far but plan to watch the other episodes of The Taste (going to catch up right after this post ;). I use to watch a number of cooking shows, even though I don't like to cook (I would much rather eat than cook :P), but it doesn't hurt to learn!

"Starring top chefs Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre, and Brian Malarky, The Taste has all the flavor of your favorite cooking shows paired with the fire of competition. Each Chef has chosen a team of four contestants to mentor through the competition, but when the time comes for tasting, they do it blindly."

From the first episode, I liked the fact that at least two home cooks were chosen to continue on the show, which goes to show that home cooks are just as good as professionals and you don't have to be a pro. to know your food. It's crazy how some of the contestants quit their job to participate in The Taste. Also, like some contestants from Audition 1 mentioned, the blind taste test gives everyone an equal chance to continue on the show. The only thing I didn't like was that some judges cursed. Just a little word of advice to the judges (and to everyone really), please don't curse to express yourself, especially since young kids might hear and will learn! If you could get past the cursing, I would recommend The Taste to anyone who likes cooking or food in general mixed with competition.

So that's my two-cents on the show so far. I may continue doing posts on my thoughts for each episode, if anyone wants! I might also eventually post on some of my other favorite TV shows ;)

Watch the most recent episode here http://abc.go.com/watch/the-taste/SH55253383/VD55274355/dairing-pairings