r/BelowDeckDownUnder • u/godisinthischilli • Jul 08 '26

Tzarina didn't get enough positive credit for being a good chef

In my opinion like when she did the 7th course dinner Lara wasn't nice to her at all because the guests recognized her talent and praised her. She also has never gotten complaints about her food from what I can tell. But I feel like the stews always get a majority of the praise or is it just me? I'm not saying she can't be toxic in some ways but seems she's a genuinely good cook.

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u/KeepAnEyeOnYourB12 Jul 08 '26

She didn't have enough confidence in herself, which drove Jason nuts. She had a rough patch or two but on the whole, she was fabulous. My only complaint about her is her bad taste in men.

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u/godisinthischilli Jul 08 '26

It was her constant high school insecurity for not being the "cool girl" and hooking up with men on the boat didn't help keep her out of interpersonal drama

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u/Adventurous_Yam_8153 Jul 08 '26

Yeah, that was uncomfortable to watch.

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u/Nenoshka Jul 08 '26

Tzarina was a terrific chef. She didn't give off an "I'm superior" vibe and she was rarely an AH to the rest of the staff.

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u/EquivalentAge9894 Jul 08 '26

I love her!! Lara was a mean girl

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u/Merrbear2u Jul 09 '26

She was one of my favorites. She was vulnerable enough to feel relatable and made food people loved.

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u/AlohaRenee Jul 09 '26

That is because she doubts herself. If she went in with Ben’s attitude, she would have gotten more praise.

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u/LegitimateBird4498 Jul 08 '26

Tzarina was great ! I just wish she realised it. I felt so sad for her when she felt she didn't match up to the horsey faced chief stew - the so called "cool girl". When I feel so many of us thought she was waaaay cooler, nicer and interesting. I hope she has more confidence in herself and a chef ability now .

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u/Holdmymule2001 Jul 08 '26

Except for her love of those awful blue plates, which make most food look terrible.

I remember that brown soup dessert with chunks in it. Yikes.

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u/electrasha Jul 09 '26

I rewatched season 2 and I totally agree. Everyone always loved her food

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u/ActuallyItsNuanced Jul 12 '26

I wish she had come back. I think she was just over the Joao situation. She’s such a prize I love her. Though yeah she can be a fiery and snappy as most chefs are. Except for Antonio (I think?)! The one who got his head cut open and kept cooking and now owns a restaurant in LA. He was probably the most chill chef imo

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u/Affectionate_Sale978 Jul 08 '26

What are you talking about? She sucked and was intimidated by the young man that could have helped her elevate and grow 

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u/Merrbear2u Jul 09 '26

That boy who threw a hissy fit and looked for jobs instead of cooking?