I may have given myself an ulcer yesterday. It really was one of the most nerve wrecking days in my life (besides my wedding and the results of Catcher’s kidney diagnosis). The am found the Chef & I at the Idea Center in downtown Cleveland for an On Air interview on NPR. As I sat in the green room with Chef I totally started psyching myself out. It’s hard not to. Everything is so dead silent in a radio station and you don’t know what questions you are going to be asked…I was a mess (inside my head). The interview went off without a hitch and Dee Perry made us feel so at HOME. Plus her voice is by far the most soothing voice I have ever heard, besides this man.
To hear the interview in it’s entirety click HERE.
After NPR I headed home to hang out with Biggie Smalls and CatcherCrazyFace. We lounged outside, washed my car, and saw the next dog we are going get. In a few years of course.
I had to go back downtown by 7pm to meet the Chef (who had been in the kitchen since 8am) for the Dinner Impossible Premiere party. The Chef & David Lowe (the other Sous Chef on DI) recreated the menu that the DI boys served on Alcatraz. It was DELISH. The place was packed and everybody was up and arms at every break. I, of course, got a bit emotional when it all started. I am total cheese. Mr. Kyle Roth aka Chef Paparazzo took some ridiculously fantastic photographs and you should totally check them out! Here’s a taste:
By the end of the show my belly was busting out of my denim skirt and I was ready to grab the chef, take him home, and watch the show all over again (amongst other things that we don’t talk about here:). In a perfect world. After I ate the soap I begrudgingly left the Chef and went to my ‘rents to get my babies.
This morning I awoke to a naked 3 year old. After I got him presentable for the outside world I packed up my car and headed downtown again. This time the Chef & I would be doing an interview (on camera) with a TV station. We headed to the new place and we were thrust into the interview. It went OK and of course once I saw it I swore that I would NEVER again go on TV. And I pretty much stand by that. Or at least until I lose a couple lb’s…
It’s been a whirlwind and it’s been fun and it’s been crazy. It’s a stressful and busy life that the Widow family lives but nights like last night shared with such supportive people make all the insanity totally doable. Much love people. Much love.
Apparently there is a chance that the Chef may appear on an episode of Cops. That’s right, I said Cops. But not because he is a white trash sister sleeping with baby stealer…
Last night at the restaurant a PCP addict quietly walked in the doors and started freaking the fuck out. The Chef & bar manager extraordinaire MF called 911 (who usually never responds) and 2 minutes later the Cops film crew should up. The Chef & MF had to go all high school wrestling on the dude and forcibly remove him.
Looks like I am going to be TIVO’ing Cops. Never thought those words would come out of these lips…
In honor of the Cops, I leave you with my favorite COPS:
I have been searching and searching for the most awesomest pair of boots for my Paris trip in October. I think I may have found them. What do you think?
Mike Symon & friends (including my Chef) find themselves at Alcatraz for this week’s Dinner Impossible premiere. Wednesday night @ 10pm is the beginning of the brand new season of Dinner Impossible hosted by Cleveland’s own Michael Symon.
When Mike asked my Chef to accompany him on his Impossible journey we had no idea what he would be in for. He was super excited to travel all over the country and be tested at his skill. In three short months Chef Symon, Chef Sawyer, Chef Lowe, Chef Bando, and Chef MacLaren, traveled all over the country attempting the impossible. They went east, west, north, and south. They flew to the undisclosed location the eve before set, then they filmed on location for 15 hours straight and flew back the next morning. Insane. The Chef filmed 5 episodes and I know that they kicked his ass. I can’t even imagine how Symon managed to do 20 some episodes in three short months. He is a total maniac (in a good way). Although I am pretty sure he just took a week off for some much needed relaxation (aka Golf) time.
Make sure to tune in or join the Chef & I for this:
In honor of the premiere of DI, the Chef’s restaurant is having a bash where he & David Lowe (the other chef from the show) will recreate the menu that the DI boys made while doing time on The Rock.
I never was a big Prince Charles fan but that all I changed when this video popped up on Treehuger. I couldn’t agree more with the Prince. Although what we obviously disagree about is how much fake taning is too much fake tanning. But that’s another post, another day.
After the SOS sabering competition experience, I thought the boys were done. How could I have possible known that the ladies would end up conquering all!
Monday night brought out all the foodies for the Terra Madre fundraiser at Lolita.   Cleveland Chefs, Yummy Food, Great Bartenders, and of course, a sabering competition experience. Looks like we have a new party past time.
Lizzie Symon gave it a go ahead against alongside the Chef. They tried to get me to jump in on the action but me & big knives don’t mix. At all. Lizzie went first and aced it:
The Chef followed (hard act to) and came out glourious as well:
The two of them came out with almost perfect bottles and of course I came out with a cut on my index finger. (Someone thought it would be a good idea to put the cork/glass in my purse to take home as a souveniwer). That idiot was me.
Liz & Chef’s Respective Masterpieces
And then I got this email from reader Heidi, of Life in Recipes fame. She just wanted to let me know what a bad ass saberer (sp?) looks like:
Bloggers of Cleveland UNITE! An impromptu party came about when five of the most fantastic and hilarious Cleveland bloggers walked into Bar Cento on Friday night. Chaos ensued. Pictures were taken. Food was eaten. It was an insanely good time!
If you don’t know about these peeps check ‘em out, add ‘em to your reader and enjoy:
I have recently gotten a job as a writer (my first paying gig!) at About.com. I am going to be their Go to Gal regarding all things KIDS in the Cleveland area. Since moving back to Cleveland, the kids and I have had to search out for some fantastic and unforgettable things in our city. I want to change that. I want to write about the hidden gems, the awesome art classes at the CMA, the Zoo School, the Beck Center Music classes, etc. I want to make kids and parents really get to know the city of Cleveland!
I would like you guys to send me your ideas, your inspirations, thing you do in this city with your kids! If you are cool with having your pic on About.com send me pictures. The Contact Chef’s Widow button on my right is my email. Feel free to comment as well!
