
Yesterday I spoke with Christina, the young culinary school graduate from the Midwest, who won this season's
Hell's Kitchen. Elated about her win and eager to get started at
Gordon Ramsay's
Los Angeles restaurant, Christina was bubbly and confident. She's kept in touch with Vanessa, but isn't friendly with
runner-up Petrozza.

Many of you were disappointed by the outcome of the
Hell's Kitchen season finale.
Gordon Ramsay chose the young, inexperienced blonde over the seasoned, bearded male. I wasn't surprised by his decision, but I was bummed for Petrozza.

Last night on
Hell's Kitchen, Christina and Petrozza faced off in a culinary showdown. Each had to run the pass, manage their team, and control the quality of the food. It was fun to see the old contestants up to their usual antics in the kitchen and it was lovely to hear the kind words
Gordon Ramsay had to say about the final two.

It's down to the final two on
Hell's Kitchen! This week there was no elimination as the contestants created their own menus, remodeled the restaurant, and jetted off to New York to compete. I greatly enjoyed the episode because it showed a much tamer
Ramsay.

While she may not be celebrating a
Hell's Kitchen win anytime soon, this week's booted contestant, Corey, is celebrating something: her recent
wedding! Corey was in good spirits yesterday when we spoke over the phone. She's enjoying her time out of the kitchen free-lancing and hopes to someday have a cooking travel show.