tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post4912916098588681758..comments2023-10-23T06:31:49.539-07:00Comments on Hollywood Flakes: The Fears of a Food CriticUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-78281417099784490542007-09-18T10:17:00.000-07:002007-09-18T10:17:00.000-07:00Ha! You'll make an excellent (delightfully irreve...Ha! You'll make an excellent (delightfully irreverent) food critic. I can't wait... <BR/><BR/>That last bit reminds me of the Monty Python skit of the couple in the fancy restaurant with the dirty fork. The entire staff end up dead by the end of the skit, offering their lives as atonement for the "dirty, filthy, smelly piece of cutlery" that has sullied their good name.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389656325499233438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-34694468341231211112007-09-17T12:43:00.000-07:002007-09-17T12:43:00.000-07:00As a "member of the faith" when a waiter asks me i...As a "member of the faith" when a waiter asks me if I want wine, I usually just say, "No thank you" and get on with the menu. They only roll their eyes half the time, then. : )<BR/><BR/>I've never had fios gras, before, but I have had smoked caviar. To be honest, I wasn't impressed. It reminded me of ground up hot dogs on a table cracker. I'm gonna argue with you over the asparagus and eggplant though (if you get them at the right time of year and cook them properly, that is).John Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990607882342384818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-26076978552951144882007-09-13T05:48:00.000-07:002007-09-13T05:48:00.000-07:00What I can relate to most in this post is the oh-s...What I can relate to most in this post is the oh-so-strong desire for In-N-Out. I, as a rule, don't like hamburgers. But I was once forced to eat an In-N-Out burger on my mission ("you can't say you're a return-missionary from Cali if you haven't eaten at In-N-Out!") My brother who lives in Cali often taunts me when we're talking on the phone ("...so then we stopped by In-N-Out for a delicious, juicy, burger..."). Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!Nancy Sabinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15713260519511130162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-75037525796945909722007-09-12T11:38:00.000-07:002007-09-12T11:38:00.000-07:00Very funny scenario. I hope it doesn't go like tha...Very funny scenario. I hope it doesn't go like that. The animal style double double got my attention though!<BR/><BR/>My advice, eat like Padma. Bites, small bites. Get creative with your facial expressions. It's all about the advertising anyway! Have fun, I'm sure it won't be near as terrifying as you think.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676098515413550062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-36197249159818503842007-09-12T06:10:00.000-07:002007-09-12T06:10:00.000-07:00PS I kept waiting for the part in the story where ...PS I kept waiting for the part in the story where the chef, realizing that you are Mormon, prepares a most special tater tot casserole with carrot sliced lime jello on the side...and a home made root beer.Emma Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388909151075041809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-58805700791236778342007-09-12T06:08:00.000-07:002007-09-12T06:08:00.000-07:00My dream is to be a food critic but your scenario ...My dream is to be a food critic but your scenario is a perfect picture of why it could never be...the truth is, I think I'm a picky eater...dum dum dummmmm.Emma Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388909151075041809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-22770179109869665732007-09-11T22:16:00.000-07:002007-09-11T22:16:00.000-07:00D'oh! You're on to me, Ang. I was a sommelier b...D'oh! You're on to me, Ang. I was a sommelier before meeting Adum. Promise you won't tell him, it would break his little heart!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162148472659666694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-73229006445399317022007-09-11T21:49:00.000-07:002007-09-11T21:49:00.000-07:00Uhm. For someone who doesn't drink you really kno...Uhm. For someone who doesn't drink you really know how to describe a wine. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-21792927644488303672007-09-11T19:47:00.000-07:002007-09-11T19:47:00.000-07:00oh yeah, and if they have any left over peacn pie,...oh yeah, and if they have any left over peacn pie, will you smuggle me out a piece?<BR/><BR/>have fun!S'meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101359854973455791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-35285676262548117232007-09-11T19:45:00.000-07:002007-09-11T19:45:00.000-07:00I thought a food critic was supposed to eat incogn...I thought a food critic was supposed to eat incognito, as to *not* get the special treatment but give an honest review about the entire experience as a normal client/customer would have. You DO have the dream job! If they know *you* are coming, they should/will also become familiar with your likes and dislikes, what you will and won't be accepting as beverages.<BR/><BR/>If you have any questions I am sure Chronicler could help you out. She has been in the food industry for years. Heck she can deconstruct Cool Whip! She can tell you, not only what a caper is, but where it is grown, how it is brined, and what it is best used for. <BR/><BR/>If you get stuck, give her a shout.<BR/><BR/>http://foodchronicles.blogspot.com/S'meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101359854973455791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-56905039881769180832007-09-11T19:36:00.000-07:002007-09-11T19:36:00.000-07:00Just have your napkin handy and do the Seinfeld tr...Just have your napkin handy and do the Seinfeld trick (you know the episode where Jerry spit the mutton into the napkin while pretending to wipe his mouth). <BR/><BR/>Good luck! I can hardly wait to read it!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526918324070537120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-24038337679866416362007-09-11T16:44:00.000-07:002007-09-11T16:44:00.000-07:00What part of "free" don't you understand?What part of "free" don't you understand?Suzie Petuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13387520367654400467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-77326889634517192402007-09-11T15:16:00.000-07:002007-09-11T15:16:00.000-07:00I am a meat-and-potatoes-salt-and-pepper kinda gir...I am a meat-and-potatoes-salt-and-pepper kinda girl. Anything weird immediately causes a gag reflex. Seriously, what exactly is a caper, anyway? And if it's not Egyptian for chocolate, than I don't want it.Jessica G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10641255166732692924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-15938637073592894572007-09-11T14:40:00.000-07:002007-09-11T14:40:00.000-07:00Pasadena! My husband moved to Provo (Utah) from th...Pasadena! My husband moved to Provo (Utah) from their...Now I'm wishing I'd moved to his location when I had the chance. <BR/><BR/>If you ever want great Chinese food go with Fu-Shing<BR/>2960 E Colorado Blvd<BR/>Pasadena, CA 91107<BR/>(626) 792-8898 <BR/><BR/>Gads we miss CA.Lace and Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975097806204463062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-16458606539151275942007-09-11T14:29:00.000-07:002007-09-11T14:29:00.000-07:00How exciting! That is my dream job too! However di...How exciting! That is my dream job too! However did you get it? I don't think my town has a food column in their newspaper, but they should add one! You'll have to let us know what restaurants you like; I'm in LA too. <BR/>I'm sure you will get some tasty things! I am supremely jealous!Mykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991653648593865706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-33593294127699997442007-09-11T13:26:00.000-07:002007-09-11T13:26:00.000-07:00I'll post a link to it. I'm actually not allowed t...I'll post a link to it. I'm actually not allowed to post it on my blog since Pasadena Now wants exclusivity to the review but I'll have a link in the sidebar to my reviews for anyone interested.<BR/><BR/>Good tip about the sparkling water, citymama! I'll stick that one in my bag of tricks.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162148472659666694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-43377859636018447832007-09-11T13:16:00.000-07:002007-09-11T13:16:00.000-07:00A little trick I learned while dining out is when ...A little trick I learned while dining out is when the waiter offers you wine to instead ask for sparkling water. It seems to satisfy the anxious waiters and they look suspiciously at you trying to decide if you're pregnant or a recovering alcoholic. <BR/><BR/>Can't wait to read your first review. You will post it, won't you?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486271446969471555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-43193517042936993522007-09-11T12:36:00.000-07:002007-09-11T12:36:00.000-07:00I'm not saying I'm picky, but foie gras, veal, cav...I'm not saying I'm picky, but foie gras, veal, caviar and asparagus just happen to be the four foods I loath above all others. Of course in the end I'll try everything and hopefully my tastebuds will evolve with the new job. I just don't know if I can handle all four of these foods on the same night!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162148472659666694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-50116070610842694622007-09-11T11:55:00.000-07:002007-09-11T11:55:00.000-07:00Too funny.Too funny.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765622517307104987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-55368520720983379602007-09-11T11:54:00.000-07:002007-09-11T11:54:00.000-07:00Wait, are you saying that you are a picky eater? ...Wait, are you saying that you are a picky eater? And your dream job is a food critic? Wha--hunh?Heather O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00294085512048242495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-65714758931737131712007-09-11T11:24:00.000-07:002007-09-11T11:24:00.000-07:00oooh. Good luck. I'm assuming that you'll let us k...oooh. Good luck. I'm assuming that you'll let us know how it goes...Deenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185792838511226011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-33905744945890334692007-09-11T10:40:00.000-07:002007-09-11T10:40:00.000-07:00I would be with you on the goose liver and caviar....I would be with you on the goose liver and caviar. Couldn't stomach it so I guess I'll never be a food critic. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-10073523272117233742007-09-11T10:23:00.000-07:002007-09-11T10:23:00.000-07:00I am so amused by this post. And so relieved that...I am so amused by this post. And so relieved that I am not the only person in the world that irrationally plays out a future event in my brain with all the worst possible scenarios...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-38300581269189963402007-09-11T10:14:00.000-07:002007-09-11T10:14:00.000-07:00i don't know what they have been teaching you in r...i don't know what they have been teaching you in relief society, but eating fois gras is not only allowed by our religion, it's actually encouraged. same with eggplant. seriously, there's something in the sermon on the mount about it. blessed are those who eat gooseliver.Spikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405867906179727635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702380.post-59702824389477425642007-09-11T09:50:00.000-07:002007-09-11T09:50:00.000-07:00I admit, I'd have a hard time eating some things.....I admit, I'd have a hard time eating some things... but anything is worth a try if it's free, right???Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908930035466483151noreply@blogger.com