If folks truly passionate about food were behind the show, it would shine through to the final product. As it was a few months ago, it seemed like just another advertising vehicle and money maker for the channel. I will probably get into hot water for saying that. :)

Ariel, you are not alone in that sentiment. My hubby finds it boring, as well. We follow Junior Masterchef Australia and he thinks that the Pinoy version pales in comparison in terms of pacing, judging, timing, etc. He attributes it to the judges, he thinks they don’t seem credible and their statements seem too staged and scripted! But I love watching the kids and secretly envy them for being so good so I don’t mind the sometimes slow pacing. I just wish that the cute girl Bianca made it to the top 6. She was a spitfire – she even said China Coquangco was mataray hahaha.

I support all efforts at promoting Phil cuisine, I love the kids, the effort they show, and the dishes.

But I find the pace and presentation of the show too sleep inducing. My wife and I can’t pinpoint it- the music? , the editing of the shots?, the pacing (too slow?), the judges and how they interact? (like reading scripts instead of feeling it?) It just seems to lack the punch of the other versions. Parang it’s not making me curious enough to try and learn those dishes.

This is just my opinion, and I could be in the minority here, so if the organizers think it doesnt need changing, then I accept that.

Footloose…did you receive my e-mail?