Family Style Not Equal to Home Cooking
Last night's "Top Chef" episode included an elimination challenge "for the home cook." But what they did last night was not geared to you and me. What they did was take a bunch of professional chefs making restaurant-quality food in a "cramped" space. (And it was only cramped because they put 10 or so chefs in a space for two or three. The kitchen was still huge.)
Once per season (at least), "Top Chef" always does a show for the home cook. But what ends up happening is the cheftestants make something they're used to creating -- and not something that people at home would make (or even eat). So instead of disguising it, just say it: the challenge last night was to promote Macy's and use their products in the kitchen of the house where they're staying. Done.
Cooking in cramped quarters is something that many people deal with every day. It's not easy to create a nice meal in a short time with limited space (and, usually, limited pots and pans). But it's a challenge for everybody and something I've been doing for a while. In fact, it's also the premise behind my new cookbook, which goes on sale next month. (My wife, the co-author, is a very talented cook and baker and deserves a ton of credit. So I didn't do it all myself.)
Stay tuned for more information on the book.
It's always enjoyable to watch the "Top Chef" crew cook in unusual situations -- but it's nothing compared to what everyday people deal with all the time.
Once per season (at least), "Top Chef" always does a show for the home cook. But what ends up happening is the cheftestants make something they're used to creating -- and not something that people at home would make (or even eat). So instead of disguising it, just say it: the challenge last night was to promote Macy's and use their products in the kitchen of the house where they're staying. Done.
Cooking in cramped quarters is something that many people deal with every day. It's not easy to create a nice meal in a short time with limited space (and, usually, limited pots and pans). But it's a challenge for everybody and something I've been doing for a while. In fact, it's also the premise behind my new cookbook, which goes on sale next month. (My wife, the co-author, is a very talented cook and baker and deserves a ton of credit. So I didn't do it all myself.)
Stay tuned for more information on the book.
It's always enjoyable to watch the "Top Chef" crew cook in unusual situations -- but it's nothing compared to what everyday people deal with all the time.
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