My husband and I have been watching Food Network Star this season and I think I have an idea who the finalists will be. I won’t say whom just yet, though. However, I want to talk about one contestant – Joy. I often wonder WHY she’s even on. Her cooking style is very…mom-like. People who […]
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Chopped Canada Episode 5: Snack Cakes, Other Treats and Susur Lee
Finally, Susur Lee makes his appearance on Chopped Canada! And having him on the show definitely makes things more interesting – for one, he’s more critical of the chefs. In fact, he’s like that teacher everyone hated in elementary school – the Mean One who gave kids too much homework. Contestants this week included Eric […]
Chopped Canada #4: Chocolate and Shrimp?
Last night’s Chopped Canada definitely had very interesting baskets, and in all three rounds. The first, for example, consisted of PEI oysters, dried shrimp, chocolate shavings and wasabi peas, definitely not the easiest basket to use. In fact, I’m not sure what I would have done had I been in that position! Yet, the four […]
Chopped Canada Episode 3: Let’s Use Fake Cheese!
And I don’t mean vegan cheese. Yes, people, one of the mandatory ingredients for the third show of Chopped Canada was a childhood favourite, processed cheese slices. It’s so gross to see! So rubbery! Blech. But the chefs had to use it in the first round. Judged once again by Roger Mooking (along with Lynn […]