I've decided to start a new all-purpose thread for news about CD's, DVD's and books I am interested in and would like to share.❤️ Along with the news of both live action versions of Mast...

In regard to what is keeping my spirits up during my long recuperation from my recent foot surgery, I am delving into music, books and DVD's to restore my inner health. Serena Valentino has announced ...

Thanks for the kind words! I'm not allowed to walk or stand for another couple of weeks in case my feet break down again (I fear losing them completely which could happen if I am not careful). I don...

Hey Guys I just thought I would let my dear friends know I recently had another bad episode. A week and a half ago I had a ruptured wound on my left foot which went septic and as usual I ended up in...

Song list from Susanna Hoffs new album The List coming September 18. ​ 1. Casablanca2. Where Do We Go3. None Of Them Were You4. Time5. Bad Case Of Loneliness6. Learn A Lesson Twice7. Fool8. Vertigo9....

I just discovered that beautiful and talented Susanna Hoffs has a new album entitled The List which will be released on September 18. 😍 Screenshot-2026-08-12-03.45.22.png

The moment we have all been waiting for all year, in FIRST PLACE we have Vinnie Gibaldi who won $250,000, the title of MasterChef Champion 2026 and his name etched on the trophy for all time. Congratu...

This means that in THIRD PLACE we have our final Eliminated contestant Aaron Kher (last episode) who automatically won $10,000. In SECOND PLACE we have Petro Papathomas who won $40,000.

*Adding the scores from the two rounds would determine our first and second place winners. TOTAL SCORES: Vinnie (Round 1): 37/40 Vinnie (Round 2): 43/50 TOTAL: 80/90 Petro (Round 1): 3...

SCORES: *Vinnie - Poh - 9/10 Andy - 9/10 Sofia - 9/10 Jean-Christophe - 8/10 Cherish - 8/10 *Petro - Poh - 7/10 Andy - 7/10 Sofia - 7/10 Jean-Christophe - 7/10 Cherish - 7/10

Black Teapot - Yuzu Curd, Black Sesame Cheesecake  Screenshot-2026-08-09-23.15.48.png

Black Teapot - Yuzu Curd, Black Sesame Cheesecake  Screenshot-2026-08-09-23.07.26.png

Firecracker - Mango Compote, Coconut Dacquoise, Pandan Meringue Mousse  Screenshot-2026-08-09-23.13.38.png

Firecracker - Mango Compote, Coconut Dacquoise, Pandan Meringue Mousse  Screenshot-2026-08-09-23.07.44.png

Mandarin - Tiger Sponge, Orange Marmalade, Chocolate Orange Mousse, Orange Chocolate Dip  Screenshot-2026-08-09-23.12.59.png

The trio of desserts that make up the dish are as follows: Mandarin - Tiger Sponge, Orange Marmalade, Chocolate Orange Mousse, Orange Chocolate Dip  Screenshot-2026-08-09-23.08.46.png

In Round 2, the lads had to undertake a Pressure Test set by guest Cherish Finden (see photo) who brought in an epic three-in-one dessert collectively called a Chinese Afternoon Tea which Vinnie &...

*Petro - Schezuan Pepper Caramel & Chocolate Tart, Jerusalem Artichoke Crisps   *His tart shells were unevenly cooked and bitter in spots and his caramel seemed to get lost through all the ch...

*Vinnie - Lemon Salt Flathead, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Cavolo Nero Salsa   *He started with a duck dish but he overcooked it and had to create a whole new dish, which in the end worked out muc...

Tonight on MasterChef was the long awaited Grand Finale for our two finalists - Vinnie Gibaldi & Petro Papathomas. Judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow & Jean-Christophe Novelli divid...

Aaron is assured of the $10,000 third prize while Petro & Vinnie will battle next week to win either the second runner-up prize of $40,000 and the Grand Prize Package ($250,000, the title of Maste...

The Grand Finale will take place over two rounds, a Superstar Mystery Box followed by a Pressure Test set by the season's final guest Cherish Finden.  Screenshot-2026-08-03-22.05.37.png

So our Grand Finalists are Petro Papathomas & Vinnie Gibaldi. Congratulations Guys!  Screenshot-2026-08-03-21.12.21.png

All the desserts were well-received but only two main courses succeeded. Despite the success of Aaron's dessert, his main course was problematic, so it was Aaron Kher who became the last contestant ...

Vinnie (Dessert) - Tiramisu Tart  Screenshot-2026-08-03-21.57.11.png