Hilshire Farm sponsored a booth at BlogHer and I was picked to make a sandwich for Top Chef judge Padma Lakshmi. I’m not a food blogger, but I love Top Chef and it sounded like a fun way to spend an hour in NYC. Plus, I make pretty good sandwiches.
Or, not.
I joked about making mom food like peanut butter and fluff or grilled cheese on white bread with the crusts cut off for the great Padma. Instead, I settled on turkey with brie cheese, raspberry jam and arugula on pumpernickel bread. It was a bad call. To put it mildly.
Meet the judges:
See that look in Nicole’s eyes? She was out to get me from the beginning.
It’s not my fault that her underdeveloped palate can’t appreciate a properly aged cheese.
The poor kids all looked like they were all going to vomit. As far as I know, they didn’t, but I booked it out of there pretty fast.
But, not before snapping a picture with Padma, who was really excited to pose with me.
Let’s just say it wasn’t the shining moment of my weekend.
Next time, I’ll go with the fluff.
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Doh!
Hilarious.
Cindy S recently posted..From the Mouths of Babes
Scary Sammy :)
Hey, that sandwich sounds delicious! Aggghhh…kids
Rene
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Nicole is unimpressed with Scary Mommy. But what kid is -that- stylish is that age?
Pop recently posted..Merciful Monday- 8910
Personally, I think your sandwich sounds awesome. Well, except for the pumpernickel bread…its never been one of my faves.
Sunday recently posted..Boundless Joy
You can never go wrong w/ the fluff. But, your sandwich sounded good to me. :)
Jessica recently posted..Little Things
WAIT – so who won? and, sorry it wasn’t you.
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A really nice blogger. Can’t remember what she made, but I am quite sure mine was better.
Oh no! They didn’t tell you it would be kid judges?? LOL
By the way, you have the most incredible smile. Every picture I see of you has that same smile. It’s beautiful.
Kmama recently posted..Week in Review- 8-7-10
No! They didn’t. And, thank you, so much. :)
This made me laugh so hard. I am waiting to go into court with my client and I just guffawed about Padma being excited to pose with you.
She just doesn’t know what a superstar you are! : )
life with kaishon recently posted..Kid’s Night at Parma John’s in Souderton- Pa Make-a the Pizza Pie-a
Too funny.
I feel like I have to PhotoShop Padma into… something. *wheels turning*
Danielle recently posted..What’s the big “To Do”
But it was such a better story than just winning the contest!! And, I think it sounds delicious. What do kids know?
I had never heard of PB and fluff until my hubby dragged me to RI to live. I now have to keep the fluff in a cabinet I don’t look in often, lest I spoon eat it from the jar!!
Kameron recently posted..Lessons Learned
For what it’s worth, I think it sounds delicious.
Oh…I am a huge Top Chef fan too, and I’m so very jealous of your opportunity – that is awesome!!!! But yeah, Miss Padma does not look like she was lurving on the whole chick blogger conference, huh?
Maybe somebody gave her bad food beforehand. Or maybe she was just gassy. She is a mom now, after all.
gigi recently posted..I’m learning timeshare speak
Padma scared me. She did not seem very excited to be there.
Haha guess you instincts were right this time!
Meghan recently posted..Naughty list
Brutal judges! Kinda glad I decided to pass on the sandwich making now. I had an invite….don’t know if I could’ve handled the pressure! :)
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I think they pulled a bait and switch on you with your taste testers. Haha
“Bait and Switch”! Heh, heh- that is a good one- and I agree- they didn’t tell you that kids would be the judges???
wrong. just wrong. ;0)
Kelly recently posted..They Link Me- They Really Link Me!
But it was so so much fun to watch! Wish I was up closer for a few better shots of you making your sandwich!
What a waste of perfectly rotten treats! (the cheese I mean)
I’m sure I would have enjoyed it immensely! I love some cheese!
And I can bake….not to toot my own Tuba or anything….but I can rival Paula Dean on Southern desserts! But my kids prefer Jello pudding cups to my homemade perfection. It utterly mind numbing how their palate could be so indiscriminate!!
Jennifer @ The Mommy Mambo recently posted..Potty Mouth Therapy
you need to come over to my house and make me that sandwich. i love brie something fierce.
also, padma isn’t repulsed by you, i’m sure of it. it looks like she just might have sharted or something. it’s totally not you.
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ha! shart jokes!
Their loss sounds delish and I’m going to make one right mow!
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For what is worth my eldest would have loved loved loved your sandwich (yes, my eldest is 18 months and yes she eats brie. And risotto and asperagus and advocado and … oh well she’ll eat anything)
Had you EVER fixed that sandwich in real life? Did you wildly search the internet for a sexy sandwich idea? Oh my. That was a good fail. Thanks for always being willing to put yourself out there and let us laugh at (oh I mean) WITH you. Cheers!
NotJustAnotherJen recently posted..wordless wednesday- say cheese
I have and it’s delicious!!! I just threw it all together last year and it was so, so good. try it!
What???? Those kids totally look like brie lovers.
San Diego Momma recently posted..Quirky McQuickerson
Who is Padma? Why shouldn’t she be excited to see you? ;-)
subwow recently posted..“How to Be Alone”
The really important questions is “did Padma like your sandwich?”
Rebecca recently posted..Hanging A Little Bit To The Outsidelovely!
The bitch never even tried it!!
Hilarious. So much for my “sandwich theory”, which states that a sandwich made by someone else is always better than a sandwich made by yourself.
Ironic Mom recently posted..Board Games- The Fast-Track To Family Conflict
Hold up, what is fluff? Why is the poor Ukranian immigrant always the last to know?
Ohhhhh, sugary, marshmallow goodness!
I suspect there might have been some jury rigging because that sandwich sounds delish!
And SERIOUSLY Padma, it’s your job to smile, put some fucking effort into it.
Cara recently posted..Blogher Returns
I love Top Chef too! But would NOT have the guts to actually show off my culinary skills….good for you for being a good sport!
Although she doesn’t look like she’s having any fun at all, is she even hotter in person?
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I 100% agree with Cara!
Where’s the photo of the sandwich?!?!? :0)
Heather recently posted..Farmers Market Challenge- Green Beans
I know! I didn’t think to take one. Next time I make it, I’ll post a picture.
Your sandwich sounds delicious to me…feel free to come make one for me anytime! ;)
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I bet Tom would have appreciated your sandwich. I love him.
Totally. He’s so much wiser.
That’s so awesome! I’m a huge Top Chef and Padma fan.
Also, I’m confused about your sandwich. Turkey and cheese with jam? Maybe I’m missing something here, but isn’t jam supposed to go with peanut butter? Not turkey? I’m going to have to make this sandwich now to try and understand. :)
twistedxtian recently posted..Wordless Wednesday XVII
I swear, it’s SO SO good. Try it. And report back.
My kids would totally have loved your sandwich. I’ve tried so hard to get them to like more sophisticated things. They still love their PB&J but they will try out new things (and they usually like them).
Carolyn (temysmom) recently posted..My Bucket List
I’ve heard from more than one person that Padma did not seem very happy/excited to be there. And, that sucks.
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I smiled at her from a few feet away and I’m pretty sure she said something along the lines of “fuck off fatty”…
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You just made me snort.
I don’t suffer from real pregnancy cravings, but I am HIGHLY SUGGESTIBLE when it comes to food right now…and your sandwich description is killing me. I need to have one right now. Those snotty little brats didn’t even deserve to taste your wonderful sandwich.
Seriously. Drooling on the keyboard. I’m sending you the repair bill.
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Ohhhhh, those cravings could kill you. Sorry about that, I’ll take care of the repair.
Umm, I would eat that. You can make it for me any day.
Allison recently posted..Learn- Move and Shake
My 1 year old and I would have enjoyed your sandwich, but my 3 year old will take pb&j over anything. Your recipe sounds delicious! I would have to remove the meat, but it sounds like it would still taste good without it.
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Just goes to prove that you should always go with your gut. Not that this helps now, but at least you know for next time that your instincts are good.
MommyTime recently posted..Highwire Act
That sammy sounds most delish to me. Is it me, or does she look like a TOTAL bitch? I love Top Chef, but I am a Tom fan myself. Oh and that Gail chick from Food and Wine- so don’t like her either.
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation recently posted..Wordful Wednesday- When Kids Actually Eat What You Make for Dinner
wow, did she NOT know who you are? i mean sheesh, she could have at least pretended that she knew and faked a smile.
right?
xoxo
melissa recently posted..Delta- Hilton and Stuff- Oh My
Padma should have re-thought that jumpsuit. At least you have to only rethink Brie.
:) It did look better in person. But she still sucks.
geez, cld she look less like she wanted to be there? oy. I think your sandwich sounds…intriguing…lol
thepsychobabble recently posted..Sometimes I Wonder How I Survive
OMG I love your recap LOL!! And yea, I could feel the ice through that lens as I took that pic of you two. She was NOT happy we cornered her {giggle} Good thing you did, though. Other than random competition shots, no one got to pose with her that competed without waiting in line.
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting recently posted..A Photo Recap of Blogher10
She was SO not happy about that. Whatever. At least I got a picture!
Oh no! Nicole was kind of a scary. That sandwich sounds delish. I hope someone got to enjoy it.
brie is an acquired taste. My totally adult husband and I were at a friend’s party. We were talking to our hostess when my hubs reaches over and grabs a huge blob of brie on a cracker. I waited. his expression was like those kids. Our gracious hostess hands him a napkin and told him to spit. lol
kerry recently posted..Arguments Happen
That is tragic. All of it. Tragic.
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Dude! You should have done pb&j! Awesome!
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FYI…my kid eats brie. He’s three. Those kids have no class.
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BASTARDS!
xo
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Did someone say ‘pumpernickel?’ A blue ribbon every time in my book. And who cares about the midgets. You got to meet Padma!
your final choice sounds really good…but you know, i’m a firm believer in going with what you know best. PB&J can never fail! In any case, you’ve broadened their palates, and really they should thank you ;-)
Naomi recently posted..Toast it Thursdays – Zilzie
I guess they can’t all be crowning moments, huh?
Even still, I’d kind of like to punch that “celebrity” in the face. (Oops, did I just say that?)
Sarah recently posted..enough
Wait, what are those kids, Padma’s personal tasters? GOOD CALL. Padma!
Marinka recently posted..Friends
Always go with your gut instinct Jill. Always. :)
Sandra recently posted..Joy In The Little Things
What do kids know about good food anyway? LOL Sounds like a fun time.
That’s a great sandwich! So if the kids were going to taste why was she there? LOL!
I’m already terrified of teenagers and that look in Nicole’s eyes would have stopped me from making any kind of sandwich, much less one than involved arugula. You are a brave woman; I kneel to your courage, if not your sammy skill-set.
dusty earth mother recently posted..When Life hands you raw eggs and shredded cheese- make an Omelet
LOVE Padma. Partly because she can be such a snot. I’ll call it a discerning palette when I feel like being politically correct. She looks like she just ate something bad. Priceless that you are so totally tickled in the picture and she is anything but.
Kid Judges, definitely the toughest. You had your work cut out for you from the very beginning.
i’m dying of laughter. mostly because of padma’s face. i mean, really?
DYING.
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Darn kids. Don’t they know how to appreciate fine cuisine?
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