Hell's Kitchen

Ok, who saw "Hell's Kitchen" on Monday night? If nasty things makes you sick, don't continue reading this blog.
I can't believe that anyone who is trying to win a cooking competition, would take food out of the garbage, wash it off, and then put the food in a pot thinking that that would kill the germs so that the food could be served to a human.
Oh Rats! I wonder if that happens in real restaurant kitchens?
That will be the first thing I think about the next time I go out to eat. Was that pasta freshly made or was it just picked out of the garbage?
And by the way, spoiled seafood will smell up a kitchen from here to South Boston, Virginia. It's one thing that Joanne didn't smell it, but did everyone in the kitchen have a stuffed up nose?

Cooking With Dad

Treat Dad to a Father's Day cooking class at Annie's Gourmet Kitchen, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. June 16. This hands-on cooking class is designed for fathers with children ages 4 to 12. They will learn about new foods and learn skills in preparing a meal. Special awards will honor the best little chef and their dad.
The menu includes Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Berry Barbecue Sauce, Grilled Corn, Shades of Red Salad and Ice Cream and Cookie Towers with Strawberry and Chocolate Sauces.
The instructor is Annie's general manager and former Guiding Light star Mark Dobies. Annie's Gourmet Kitchen is a meal preparation outlet.
Classes are $49 for father and child, with a second child at $5. The class is limited to two children per father.
Annie's Gourmet Kitchen is at 235 Elmer St. in Westfield. For information and to register for the class, call (877) 266-4370 or visit www.anniesgourmetkitchen.net.