All in Good Taste
I daydream about being a guest judge on the Food Network’s Iron Chef America. It’s not that I’m a “foodie” by any means. I know this for a fact because I’ve dined with bonafide foodies and they’re much too serious. For me, the experience would more about learning than judging. I get a kick out of watching the show’s world-class chefs — the Iron Chefs and their challengers — pull out all the stops to wow the sometimes jaded panel of judges. I love the burst of energy that follows each episode’s revelation of the “secret ingredient.” I’ve even picked up a few tricks I employ in my own kitchen (granted, I’m more apt to try out a recipe when the main ingredient is something mainstream like lobster or beef as opposed to sweetbreads or tripe). I’ve dined in some of the world’s most renowned restaurants and I’m game for my next challenge. Food Network, I’m waiting for your call. In the meantime, “allez cuisine!”
- Lisa Matte, Editor-in-chief
