Top Chef: Masters Season 3 Episode 8 She Blinded Me With Science

In Top Chef: Masters season 3 episode 8, titled "She Blinded Me With Science," the remaining chefs are tasked with incorporating science into their culinary creations. The guest judge for this episode is Nathan Myhrvold, a scientist and author who has made significant contributions to the field of modernist cuisine.

The Quickfire Challenge presents the chefs with a unique ingredient - liquid nitrogen. They must create a dish that incorporates the substance in some way, whether it be through freezing, foaming, or another technique. The chefs' creations range from frozen cocktails to nitrogen-frozen fruits and desserts.

For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs are divided into teams of two and tasked with creating a dish that highlights a science-based ingredient. They are given a number of options to choose from, such as hydrocolloids, sous vide cooking, and molecular gastronomy. The twist? The chefs have to create their dishes while blindfolded. One chef on each team will be unable to see, while the other will be unable to taste or smell.

The resulting dishes are creative and innovative, with some chefs struggling more than others with the challenges presented. One team creates a dish that incorporates a concept called "umami synergy," while another makes a dessert using agar agar as a gelling agent. Nathan Myhrvold is impressed with the chefs' knowledge and understanding of the science behind their creations.

As always, there are highs and lows in the judging, and the top and bottom dishes are revealed. One team is praised for their "intellectual" dish, while another is criticized for a lack of balance in their flavors. In the end, one chef is sent home, while the others move another step closer to becoming Top Chef: Masters.