Sublime

mashed potatoes: Put 1 large (or 2 small) potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and place the potatoes back in the pot and shake over low heat to eliminate excess moisture. Peel. Put through a potato ricer and immediately add 1 tablespoon heavy cream and a

The magic lay in how the show eschewed the melodrama of American-style contests, with their set menu of competitiveness, sabotage and self-centredness. Instead, it was polite and neurotically perfectionist.