We’re headed back to an old standby this Foodie Friday: Top Chef. I’m not sure if you’re a frequent viewer. I am although I’m questioning that habit after this week’s episode. We’re down to the final four cheftestants and this week’s episode took place all over Whistler Mountain and some Olympic venues near Vancouver. One might wonder about the kitchen facilities in those place but as it turned out, no facilities required.
The cooking took place aboard a moving ski gondola or outside in two of the three instances. Two of the contestants had to cross-country ski and shoot at targets (biathlon for you winter sport aficionados) before they cooked. This left me wondering, as the descriptions might leave you, what the hell this has to do with cooking, and of course that’s the business point as well. Continue reading

