I've written before about my distaste for the hipster-y bacon trend of the past few years.  But with baconlube I think we can all agree that it's time for it to end.  Stop the madness, people.

Fabio’s departure last week is sad for a few reasons, not the least of which is that it spells the end of the bromantic relationship blooming between Richard and Fabio. He was never going to win, but he made for good TV. Carla is enjoying her recent win and thinks that she has what it takes to win this thing. I am rooting for her.

Quickfire: Create a cookie for Cookie Monster, Elmo and Telly.

Special guests for the Quickfire are some of the characters from Sesame Street, Elmo, Telly and Cookie Monster. Padma can’t even get the challenge instructions out because she interrupted by Cookie Monster who is very excited about the days’ challenge. Create the best cookie you can in 45 minutes. The winner will take home $5000.