I love the show "Top Chef."
Ok, I admit, Padma is one reason I tune in
but mainly it's because of the awesome food they whip up.
Yesterday my daughter and I watched a Top Chef marathon.
By the end of the 5th show I was starved.
So I gave my wife a "Quick Fire Challenge."
Tempeh sauteed with onion and fennel seed that was hand ground with coarse sea salt.
mashed potatoes smothered in a Maitake mushroom gravy,
with sauteed carrots,onion and kale
and a fresh picked green salad on the side
that I never touch.
She has immunity in the next challenge.
**
Because I was a large donor to the Obama campaign
($15)
I keep getting emails asking if I want
to attend the inauguration.
Been there - Done that.
Hopefully I'll have a better seat this time around.
**
Big news in our household.
My oldest daughter Erin is now engaged.
His name is Matt.
Unlike son in law #1, he is not Irish
so that's a bit disconcerting.
But I did witness him ordering a pint of Guiness
without being prompted,
so he has that going for him.
So, I did what any future father in law would do
and invited him over for a celebration of sorts.
That's right, I put him to work.
As you can see
he passed the test with flying colors.
9 comments:
Too funny, Mark...you gave more than I did (though I voted for him!)!! And your new soon-to-be-son-in-law...He can be an honorary Irish. My son's Jewish girlfriend, Sofia, is honorary Irish. My favorite cooking show is "Chopped" I can't believe how they can come up with edible dishes given those ingredients...keeps me fascinated! :)
I've got to stop looking at food; that sounds so good!!
Are you really going to the inaug? Just curious. :)
flip... that's alot of wood!
WOW that meal looks awesome!! And now I have to google tempeh. Yep, I really don't exactly know what it is. You're not rolling your eyes, are you?
Congrats to the new family member! My husband's father was a bit dismayed when he learned I was not JUST Italian, but Irish too. He got used to it.
oooohkay then. I googled. it's definitely not an Irish dish..lol..
Wow your wife is amazing to just whip that meal up! Congrats to your daughter engagement! I'm glad you put him through the ringer! Have a great weekend!
Glad he passed the test!
I get that same invite to attend the event in Washington and I didn't even donate. They even say I might win a free trip.
Wonderful! Only in America. Your picture of The Mall on an Inauguration Day makes me worry a little less about the nutcases out there in the homeland hugging their guns. We shall overcome.
The food looks great! And that's a lot of wood!
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