Bye Bye Max

Just an update. Mom and I had a small party tonight because after two more episodes, Max got booted. He didn't cook the steak properly.

Master Chef Is Back

Mom and I are Master Chef junkies, sadly or proudly or both, we have not missed an episode so far this season. It is on Monday and Tuesday on Fox at seven. So far, We are rooting for fun loving Ben Starr, and Italian Guisseppe Morisco. Conversely we are hoping that arrogant Max Kramer adds too much salt and get's voted off tomorrow. Last week Jennifer Behm put nutmeg in her pasta and almost ruined it for herself but she got a tender mercy from the intimidating Gordon Ramsey and is still in the running. I'm guessing she'll come back swinging and be a real contender.

Watch it if you haven't already. It's a really good show.

Ava Bell

Ava came over and spent the night with us and I just have to tell a story about her coming into my studio.

I was working on a painting and she walked in and stood sweetly by my palette. I am of course getting a little jumpy with visions of Alizerin Crimson on little hands. She said, "Uncle Robby?" And I acknowledged her.

"You want to paint Lello Now?"

"Well Sure kiddo." So I mixed some yellow paint and started painting an area that needed some yellow.

"Now pink?"

Minutes of dictating go by and pretty soon she wants on my lap. I let her up with specific instructions not to touch but look. At this time I am telling her fantastic stories of John Singer Sargent and brilliant color temperature. Soon she asks. "Can I just do it now?"

It was too cute. Apparently I wasn't painting properly enough for her. But to tell you the truth, the ear was looking good. :)

Cake Graduate

This was Mom's final cake for this class, her next class is fondant and gum paste. She's stellar.