This is more so for a lot more of the AVOIDABLE issues. Like they could have easily just left it. Not those where they dont have much choice.
- What if Jane and Shane had cooked their egg entree much longer?
It's just that their chawanmushis were so raw. But this was so avoidable. A minute more, and they would have been fine. Even overcooked would have been better.
The judges and guests have mentioned that the flavor itself was good. And the ones who got the slightly more cooked ones said they enjoyed it. So, I do think their scores would bumped much higher, now maybe in the 60s, maybe nearing Alisha and Deanne, but the main was so bad, it probably would have not been enough.
I do think there was no going back with the main. It was doomed from the concept alone. Even if they did not stupidly pressure cook the birds to "save" them, I don't think it would have improved their scores had they not pressure cooked it.
- What if Alisha and Deanne kept the tart in the oven much longer?
I don't think the show has a set time limit, so I really think they should keep it in a LOT longer. Like this would help them quite a lot, in all aspects. Maybe even the caramalization would add flavor.
Sure, I do think their entree was kind of doomed with the tuna seasonings, but I don't think it was really what tanked their score. And Main, was probably the best they could do for the time.
So overall, I think they could have just narrowly been behind Sheridan and Ted. Or even had the exact same score.
- What if Sheridan and Ted had just salted everything more?
This was probably a huge issue. Like everything was generally well-executed, but let's be honest, that bland food can really be obvious. (I've seen some comments saying that's how it should be or that's why there should be salt and pepper on the table, but I haven't seen those lately in restaurants)
I do think overall, they probably would have been in the 80s. I don't know if their flavors were that good in of itself. There was technique in the entree, while the main was quite simple.
Overall, they would still be in the same position, not as close with Harrison and Oliver.