Surf & Turf 06 / Sand Chef Competition

[woooody]

Alvaro - Jim --

I'm wanting to do this... I have no idea who will be around to assist. When do you need to know team name/members? Do we have to have 3?

 

[alvarorb]

Alvaro - Jim --

I'm wanting to do this... I have no idea who will be around to assist. When do you need to know team name/members? Do we have to have 3?

Woody,

Maximum number is 3. If it's just you cooking it's fine, two is OK too.
We need to know the name of your team and team members by the Oct. 20th. PM me when you have this information.

Regards

Alvaro

 

[woooody]

Yeah, I just saw that you posted the 20th...

Okie Dokie.

 

[PabloVTA]

will there be community power cords and lights set up for the general area?
What about a sink set up?

And who is going to do the voice dubbing?

I noticed that wagering wasn't specifically mentioned as illegal....will that change as the contest progresses?

 

[alvarorb]

Pablo,

There will be some lighting, but you should have your own. The generator will be used to provide some lighting plus the sound system. I'll be doing the voice over.

I'll try to keep contestants on their toes by letting them know what the others are up to.

Regards

Alvaro

 

[alvarorb]

Maybe some live music during the cook-off?

Mark,

It's a good idea. What do you have in mind?
Remember that this will be done out in the open. It's hard to appreciate live acoustic music in such an environment.

Regards

Alvaro

 

[NorCalDoug]

knowing Oceano Dunes....I must ask about wind protection?


will there be any?

 

[desertdude]

yeah "your" trailer -

knowing Oceano Dunes....I must ask about wind protection?


will there be any?

 

[NorCalDoug]

yeah "your" trailer -

I guess I'll have to get there early to get a nice spot up front.

 

[yep]

OK, I will bring the napkins for all the teams...

Also, I am happy to bring a generator if someone thinks it could be put to use...

 

[snailwagon]

knowing Oceano Dunes....I must ask about wind protection?


will there be any?

Cruisers should be the only wind blocks allowed.

So my plan is, if for some reason I cannot incorporate the main ingredient well, then the habaneros are coming out to screw with the judges. Your gonna' need more tequila.

 

[woooody]

Alvaro

Is there any way that we can have the "secret ingredient" revealed Thursday evening? Some of us have a long haul to get to Pismo, and quite frankly, I don't know if we're going to have that much time.

Especially since we have to provide the food. I understand what you intention is, but Iron Chef provides all of the food. All they have to do is gather it and prep it.

 

[alvarorb]

Alvaro

Is there any way that we can have the "secret ingredient" revealed Thursday evening?

Woody,

Yes, I've thought about that and I'm planning to reveal the secret ingredient Thursday night on this message board. That will give plenty of time to study your recipes and buy what you need.

The SI will be something you can buy at a local Pismo/Arroyo Grande supermarket.

Regards

Alvaro

 

[woooody]

Is it available at our Local Safeway/Nob Hill foods, or is this more of a localized product? Can it be bought in Mexico

Thanks... Just would make things easier so I don't have to get a bunch of crap from my wife about being online Friday morning...

 

[65swb45]

Mark,

It's a good idea. What do you have in mind?
Remember that this will be done out in the open. It's hard to appreciate live acoustic music in such an environment.

Regards

Alvaro

Not to worry Alvaro. As woooody can attest, I am a wandering minstrel. As long as none of the teams include toploader, I'm safe!;p


Maybe Pasquale will bring his guitar too?

 

[65swb45]

Culinary type question:

I volunteered to be a judge. Question is, what if a judge has a particular known food allergy. Are the judges unanimously required to taste EVERY dish presented for review, or can an otherwise qualified judge recuse him or herself from judging one or two entries? Will there be enough other judges so that this won't be an issue, or are true iron guts required?

Thanks

Mark A.

 

[NorCalDoug]

Will everyone start and finish at the same time?
Or will start/end times be staggered?

The reason for asking is that some dishes, whatever they might be, should be consumed immediately upon being served, while other types of dishes could wait for several minutes without detrimental results.

 

[desertdude]

I'll be busy working the sound system for the two mic commentary and blasting the iPod - looking for a harder edged sound for the competition that can be adjusted rapidly or turned off for the commentary

 

[woooody]

Culinary type question:

I volunteered to be a judge. Question is, what if a judge has a particular known food allergy. Are the judges unanimously required to taste EVERY dish presented for review, or can an otherwise qualified judge recuse him or herself from judging one or two entries? Will there be enough other judges so that this won't be an issue, or are true iron guts required?

Thanks

Mark A.

Well, I know there are several people who have offered to judge, I don't think they've been selected yet.

That having been said, I would think that someone with food alergies should avoid judging. Just as I wouldn't volunteer to judge a chili cook-off, You probably should bow out.

And yes, part of judging is sampling EVERY dish, not just the ones that interest you.

At least, that's my no so humble opinion

 

[NorCalDoug]

I thought the judges (aside from Jim) were going to be selected randomly...

Didn't Alvaro mention that already?


Ah, yes...here it is...

...If you are interested in being a judge, will have a sign up sheet Friday morning as the secret ingredient is revealed. Judges will be randomly selected.