Chopped Canada 22: Marshmallow Cream, Lamb Kidney and Cotton Candy

The ingredients weren’t used in the same round, mind you, but they were all mandatory ingredients for episode 22.  I think the combinations from last night’s show were the most interesting (read: gross) to date, and it’s a good thing.  It’s Chopped Canada, after all. Tahini is a kind of sesame paste/sauce/dip The episode had […]

Chopped Canada 21: Kohlrabi and Canned Pressed Ham

Yes, along with the kohlrabi, “canned pressed ham” is excatly what you think it is, without the brand name.  They had to use it.  In the first round.  I bet everyone was grossed out.  The other ingredients for that round were quince past and white wine.  Out of the four contestants, I’d say that the […]

Chopped Canada 20: Yeast Extract and Spruce Tips

I think out of the 20 shows so far, combinations last night were one of the tamest.  In addition to the yeast extract, contestants were required to use mussels, instant coffee and portobello mushrooms for the appetizer round.  The dishes weren’t all that innovative.  All four of them went a traditional route and steamed the […]