T h e 2010 R e v i e w
If you weren't at this happening, you missed some really good food. Everything that was
created had a Wow Factor that was something else. Every single dish, if served on its own
would have commanded many oohs and ahhs, the problem was that pesky competition. There
were just too many great chefs in the same place. But if you are on the eating end, what is
there not to like? Now don't let this impressive line-up scare you away from entering next
year. Our Ultimate Iron-Chef proved that the third time is the charm. But here's a tip...
given that the Mexicans have won five years in a row, notice that the French Chefs rolled their
crepes to create the effect of the camouflaged burrito in hopes of fooling the crowd into that
burrito satisfaction state. It didn't work, but you have to admire their unflagging effort.
Here it is, the two winners from last year.
On your left, Russ Ries the Ultimate who
created a Shrimpy Grande, and below...
Andy Zaharoff going over-the-top with a
black truffle Cassoulet Crepe.
Going high was Dale's hibiscus treat
Black truffles, Caviar, like I said,
What is there not to like?
William did it up just the way we like !
Marsha's great guacamole plus plus
And a sweet 'big apple' ending was provided by Marty
We apologize for not having all of the dishes pictured, but you know, the food was just too
exciting and the OOH was effervescing, and a few great ones just got away.
If you weren't at this happening, you missed some really good food. Everything that was
created had a Wow Factor that was something else. Every single dish, if served on its own
would have commanded many oohs and ahhs, the problem was that pesky competition. There
were just too many great chefs in the same place. But if you are on the eating end, what is
there not to like? Now don't let this impressive line-up scare you away from entering next
year. Our Ultimate Iron-Chef proved that the third time is the charm. But here's a tip...
given that the Mexicans have won five years in a row, notice that the French Chefs rolled their
crepes to create the effect of the camouflaged burrito in hopes of fooling the crowd into that
burrito satisfaction state. It didn't work, but you have to admire their unflagging effort.
Here it is, the two winners from last year.
On your left, Russ Ries the Ultimate who
created a Shrimpy Grande, and below...
Andy Zaharoff going over-the-top with a
black truffle Cassoulet Crepe.
Going high was Dale's hibiscus treat
Black truffles, Caviar, like I said,
What is there not to like?
William did it up just the way we like !
Marsha's great guacamole plus plus
And a sweet 'big apple' ending was provided by Marty
We apologize for not having all of the dishes pictured, but you know, the food was just too
exciting and the OOH was effervescing, and a few great ones just got away.
T h e N e w L e t t e r i s . . . C C is for Cinco de Mayo. Scroll down for the History and Current Winners Hey Wine Club Members... It's happening at Noon, May 3rd, Saturday, 2014, because it's a Delicious Battle ! Wine Club Members, make this date of May 3rd, Saturday, 2014 for the Cinco de Mayo Re-enactment to be held in conjunction with the World's Seventh - Horseshoe Golf - Championship ! ( See New Letter, W ) But back to Cinco de Mayo... In an effort to re-invent war into a civilized pastime, don't miss the most culturally correct conflict ever conceived. We will elevate the re-enactment of the May 5th 1862, battle near Puebla Mexico... when 4,000 Mexicans defended themselves from 8,000 Frenchmen. Come cook or eat-judge-and-be-marry, or do both during the The Iron Chef Cook-Off of French Cuisine -v- Mexican Cuisine There has been a Change in the rules of engagement. It is no longer just Crepes vs. Burritos, now it's anything French against anything Mexican. ( I think we are plowing new ground here. ) The day goes like this: Iron Chefs in the two categories, French and Mexican will compete among themselves. All French Iron-Chefs will make their entries starting at 12:30. This year will be the same, in that everyone present will be a judge. Therefore, each chef will have to make enough of their dish such that they can be cut into small bites and the crowd of around 20 to 30 can make their judgement. We will use the time-tested method of the clap-o-meter to determine the winners. After the French chefs go and one chef is chosen the winner, then the Mexican chefs go and one is chosen as the Mexican Iron-Chef. Then in Kitchen Stadium, the French and Mexican Iron-Chefs will square off... But we get to enjoy this 'conflict' in the most civilized way, by all being fed. Far better than being there on that fateful day, one hundred and fiftyish years ago. The crowd claps to reveal their findings... then, and only then, we will know the name of the Cinco de Mayo Iron-Chef for 2014 ! The reigning chef will soak up wonderful prizes, and gloat with his or her gargantuan glory. All you have to do you see... is to R.S.V.P. 707 933-4404 leave a message The decisions of the judges are not final. You can appeal their decision by having everyone over to your house for the most culturally correct grudge-match ever conceived. However, (just like Santa Claus) the awarding of the trophy only comes once a year, that's final, and that's on Cinco de Mayo, May 3rd, Saturday, 2014. As Robin Rowe said - What is there not to like? Our 2008 Winners, Walt and Krassimira Walt won the Ultimate Iron-Chef again ! |
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| Yet another thinly veiled excuse to have fun! The re-enactment of the Cinco de Mayo battle between 8,000 Frenchmen and 4,000 Mexicans, done up ala cuisine. Be there for this re-invention of war. Be part of history as we make violent conflict obsolete. Rather, we stuff our stomachs instead of our plunder bags. And there's nothing to get the hang of. Enjoy history as it should have been. |
| 2007 Winners Emily (French Iron-Chef) and Walt (Mexican Iron-Chef & Ultimate Iron-Chef) These folks have just made everyone that was in attendance winners by cooking us such delicious food. |
Andy Zaharoff
the French Iron-Chef
Russ Ries
the Mexican Iron-Chef
And the 2009 Ultimate Iron-Chef is...
Russ Ries !
La Jolla rules
Plus! Russ is our loyal and best photographer.
| Every year the competition gets more intense, the crowd goes nuttier, and the judges are harder pressed to call the winner. The 2009 Winners ! |
| As you can see this is quite the victory because the judges do such a thorough job as evidenced by their notes. In this case Mr. Pat Moran, the esteemed curator of the correspondence of M.F.K Fisher. |
| Judging by the happy faces, it appears we have successfully reinvented war. So our dear Members of the Ahh Club Clear your calendar, taste the treats, and be at Kitchen Stadium Saturday, May 3rd 2014 at High Noon 707 933-4404 RSVP |
Mary Guerrazzi's delicious dish
| We have Winners for 2010 ! The Winning French Chef The returning French Iron-Chef from 2008 |
K r a s s i m i r a K. R e c t o r
| Krassi fixed a fabulous and winning crepe by starting with sauteing leeks and making an omelet with smoked salmon from the Farmer's Market, dots of goat cheese, and fresh thyme. Deeeelish and Saaaaaaahtisfying |
| The Iron-Chefs of 2010 Krassi Rector and Gilberto Carmona the Ultimate |
| and the Mexican Chef for 2010 |
G i l b e r t o C a r m o n a
Presenting the Ultimate Iron-Chef of 2010 Gilberto Carmona |
It's hard to beat authenticity, and
nobody could. Gilberto's beautiful
burrito had a secret ingredient... salmon
that was marinated overnight in orange
juice and oregano. But not just any
oregano, it has to be Mexican oregano.
To your left is Mr. Carmona accepting
the Victory Necklace to become the
Mexican Iron-Chef and raising a glass of
OOH Sparkling Syrah to celebrate his
accomplishment.
Now at this point, many wonderful chefs
had created many wonderful crepes and
burritos, and the weather was just
getting too nice outdoors, Horseshoe
Golf was calling. So instead of the two
Iron-Chefs going head-to-head, we
decided to speed up the process and had
everyone remember Krassi's memorable
crepe and we applied the Clap-O-Meter
to decide who would be the Ultimate
Iron-Chef. And the winner was...
nobody could. Gilberto's beautiful
burrito had a secret ingredient... salmon
that was marinated overnight in orange
juice and oregano. But not just any
oregano, it has to be Mexican oregano.
To your left is Mr. Carmona accepting
the Victory Necklace to become the
Mexican Iron-Chef and raising a glass of
OOH Sparkling Syrah to celebrate his
accomplishment.
Now at this point, many wonderful chefs
had created many wonderful crepes and
burritos, and the weather was just
getting too nice outdoors, Horseshoe
Golf was calling. So instead of the two
Iron-Chefs going head-to-head, we
decided to speed up the process and had
everyone remember Krassi's memorable
crepe and we applied the Clap-O-Meter
to decide who would be the Ultimate
Iron-Chef. And the winner was...
| The mission was accomplished! We have set a role model for all armed conflict in the future. The battle of Puebla Mexico should have been this much fun. We did end up with a victor (or in our case a Gilbert) and our stomach were full. We could all say Ooh and Ahh! |
| So if you were here in 2011, you knew who won, Krassi, Andy, and Gilberto did really well ! And the Tequila Girls behaved themselves, kinda. Because Russ and Marty were not on photographic duty for 2011, we are a little light on the documentation of history, but.. |
| Welcome to 2012 ! |
| Can I get a witness ? |
Were
people
on
their
game,
or
what ?
people
on
their
game,
or
what ?
| Given that every single dish cooked was absolutely delicious, now comes the painful process of producing a winner. |
| Don't be surprised that the current reigning ultimate champion won the Mexican Iron-Chef award. Once again... |
G i l b e r t o C a r m o n a !
Just some of the gorgeous and way tasty
dishes presented and joyfully enjoyed.
dishes presented and joyfully enjoyed.
*** Now all you people that are
thinking about coming for the
first time, take notice that the
winner of the French Iron-Chef
was, a nubie ! ***
thinking about coming for the
first time, take notice that the
winner of the French Iron-Chef
was, a nubie ! ***
| Here he is reaching for his secret ingredient. |
And more secret ingredient yet
Yeah! That's the secret!
Yeah! That's the secret!
A
brilliant
adaption
of
Chicken
Cordon Bleu.
Hot
out
of
the
oven
to
bestow
the...
brilliant
adaption
of
Chicken
Cordon Bleu.
Hot
out
of
the
oven
to
bestow
the...
French Iron-Chef title to - Chris Creasy !
And now the stand-off and moment of truth...
Bruce gives the instruction
instructions for the
ultimate iron-chef
judgement.
The opponents take stock
of each other....
Bruce gives the instruction
instructions for the
ultimate iron-chef
judgement.
The opponents take stock
of each other....
The Clap-O-Meter sounds...
Bruce confers with the
Willie Bird Turkey girls
to verify the results, and
The Winner
and Ultimate
Iron-Chef is - - -
C h r i s
C r e a s y !
For the first time,
history has not repeated itself,
the French have WON!
Bruce confers with the
Willie Bird Turkey girls
to verify the results, and
The Winner
and Ultimate
Iron-Chef is - - -
C h r i s
C r e a s y !
For the first time,
history has not repeated itself,
the French have WON!
| Onward with our august tradition! We Have Our 2013 Winners French Iron-Chef Marty Ries Mexican Iron Chef a tie Gilberto Carmona - Lilia Olvera ( Photos to be rounded up) The Ultimate Grand Chef Gilberto Carmona |
The Pitch !
A Grand Slam
for the
A Grand Slam
for the
The wind-up, and...