How Celebrity Masterchef Changed the Way I See Food

It began with just one episode. Now, I look at takeout and home cooking very differently

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I’ve been watching a lot of Celebrity Masterchef lately, and I haven’t missed a single episode. It’s been a decade since I watched a reality show, as the last time I watched one was back in college.

After joining the workforce, who needs a TV reality show when you’re going to a reality show every day!

So, coming to the point, I’m just watching it for fun. I’ve never actually tried any of the recipes shown on the show.

Initially, my interest was in that, but now they’re cooking such hi-fi, Masterchef-level dishes that I never even bothered to try them at home.

What I Noticed

But one thing I’ve really noticed is that, since they’re cooking at a chef’s level, they often add extra butter or oil to enhance creaminess or richness.

They aren’t holding back the presentation, and for them, taste matters the most.

I’ve seen the same thing with cooks I’ve hired at home for help. They also tend to use extra oil or other ingredients so that the dish doesn’t burn at the bottom of the…