Ben Starr

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Tag: Jennifer

  • Hawaii, part 1

    A week ago, I went to Hawaii with Jennifer, Adrien, and Tracy from MasterChef at the invitation of Cristy Kessler.  Cristy is an amazing and inspiration woman…her whole life she’s been plagued with serious, normally-fatal illnesses.  A mere 6 months ago she was in Turkey for a controversial stem-cell transplant in a last-ditch effort to…

  • Aloha, Hawaii!

    This Tuesday, January 10, I leave for Hawaii with Jennifer, Adrien, and Tracy from MasterChef to help with some benefits for a couple of VERY worthy charities on Oahu. YO! House is an organization that helps support homeless youth on Oahu.  It’s actually illegal to be homeless in Hawaii if you’re under the age of…

  • The MasterChef Finale!

    I CONFESS!!! I haven’t yet watched the 2 hours of the MasterChef finale. Sue me. I hosted a finale watch party at my favorite local restaurant last night, and more than 500 fans showed up who wanted to meet me, ask questions about the show, taste my pumpkin carrot cake, and while MasterChef was airing…

  • MasterChef: And Then There Were 4

    Well…that was weird. Up to this point, watching MasterChef was unusual because I had LIVED every moment they showed on camera.  Now I’m just watching my friends on TV, and have no idea what to expect.  It’s kinda weird. My first impression is…Christian seems different in this episode.  And I am wondering if it’s just…

  • MasterChef: Shepherds Pie and Venison Backstrap

    Today will be the last mystery box of MasterChef. After today, the final 4 will be announced and will go head-to-head in the semi finals. I have not won a single mystery box in this entire competition. And when I analyze my competitors, this is what I think: Christian – Sure, he may be a…