I’m just a cook, I aint no rocket surgeon

On January 30th, 2009 I won best over all and grand prize  at the “Anything But Ordinary NC Sweet Potato” competition.  This was more than a competition, it was basically a full on video production. I guess it will be used in advertisements. We had mics and there was cameras and producers asking us questions and telling us to re-do things so they can get it on film.

I was also asked to be a part of a special luncheon/dinner at “SECOND EMPIRE RESTAURANT AND TAVERN” in Raleigh, NC which is a very nice and award winning restaurant. Thank you to everyone at NC Sweet Potato comission foundation for making this possible.

And yes…Representing Johnson and Wales…..someone has to do it!!!

With some of the winnings..I splurged at the cooking store and bought 3 Shun knives and my mom a panini grill.

1st course:  Sweet Potato gnocchi, with morels, parm reggiano, and brown butter

3rd Course:  Sweet Potato sorbet with a walnut struesel blueberry/balsamic redux and sage emulsion.

Reppin JWU