Month: July 2010

MWG: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome

Hanging out at Marci’s house, she was checking out what was available to watch on Netflix Instant Play. When she realized I had never seen this movie before, she was shocked and picked it as her movie of the month. Netflix synopsis: While the final Mad Max film can’t...

Top Chef: Judging Your Peers

Top Chef: Washington D.C. Cold War Here is a quick run down on the two challenges: Quickfire Challenge: Chefs must prepare exotic proteins Elimination Challenge: Chefs must prepare a cold dish I don’t think that I think about making cold food enough, even though I grew up in a...

Top Chef: Locavores

Top Chef: Washington D.C. Farm Policy Here is a quick run down on the two challenges: Quickfire Challenge: Create a dish using crabs Elimination Challenge: Create a dish using produce & proteins from a local organic & humane farm I like it when they use local ingredients, so I...

Top Chef: Double Elimination

Top Chef: Washington D.C. Room Service Here is a quick run down on the two challenges: Quickfire Challenge: Create an adult dish & a baby-friendly puree version. Elimination Challenge: Create breakfast, lunch & dinner courses for the Hilton menu I loved seeing Bryan back on the show, even if...

Top Chef: All-American Food

Top Chef: Washington D.C. Capitol Grill Here is a quick run down on the two challenges: Quickfire Challenge: Make a Pie from Scratch Elimination Challenge: Prepare a picnic for Capitol Hills interns that includes 1 main dish and 2 sides This season, the chefs seem pretty catty towards one...