BPMDS Potluck in the Park
Iron Chef - Corn
7-26-13

A perfect evening for a Bubb Park Mothers & Dogs Society Potluck in the Park. Ideal weather conditions and a fun gathering of 21 families, with 57 people and 9 dogs, is was just about as good as it gets for a summer neighborhood gathering. The table below captures (as best we can) who was there.

LST_NAMEFST_NAMESPOUSECHILD1CHILD2CHILD3Dog
Christopherson/GorgenDianneDavidBenny
Faskerud/SasakiAmySteveSamanthaSophia
Kahan/SafranMichaelGabriellaFrieda
KarkVeraNorabell
KlemensSamJimJasonTyler
KundratDebbieLizzy
LandaWendiPhilipeRenee
MartinErroinAmica
McClintockSharonCameronStuart
McDonald/MilletTim
NesperEllenZacAnnikaKatia
PattersonJennyRyanJulia
PetersonMichelleMorgan
PetersonKrisScottBenOwenTyson
SajfrMarcela
Sloan/StahlJanetPeterAllegraZoe
Sokoloff/BrownRandiJeffZoeMiraMolly
Van MellRickSandyTeak
Wang/CiaoCindyHughDanielCaterina
Yen/LindahlMerryBenLeo
ZarmerCraigKimJulieTeresaSneakers


Add in to the mix Jenny Paterson's great Junior Iron Chef competition and it was hard to tell who had more fun: the 8 participating kids, all the adults watching and cheering, or the 9 dogs waiting for morsels to drop. The kids did an impressive job of preparing dishes using the "Secret Ingredient" - corn. Kids could work individually or in teams, and could submit one or two dishes, only one of which could be sweet. While it was a competition, every one of the kids prepared a tasty offering that was well presented. We all were blessed because the participating families have done this a few times before and the kids continue to improve. In addition to the Pattersons, a very special thanks to the Kahn/Safran, Klemens, Landa, and Sasaki families for a fun and delicious feast. We had two more potential Junior Chefs whose schedules caught up with them, but we hope they, and more, will participate the next time we play Iron Chef. The table below shows the participants, presentations and scoring. But, the spectacular part is the dishes themselves. Treat yourself to an eyefull of great presentation by clicking on all of the dishes!

EntryChef NameDescriptionPresentationUse of CornTaste Total
AFrieda KahanChocolate Chip Corn Pancakes77721
BJason KlemensRoasted Corn Vegetarian Chili76720
CTyler KlemensCorn Smoothie66618
DJulia PattersonFresh Corn Blini with Smoked Salmon & Chive Cream87823
ERyan PattersonFresh Corn Salsa over Super Sliders76619
FRenee Landa & Samantha Sasaki #1 DishPopcorn Balls with Marshmallows & Sprinkles86620
GSamantha Sasaki & Renee Landa #2 DishHomemade Corn Tortillas with Corn & Bean Filling and Queso Fresco & Green Salsa99826
HSophie Sasaki #1 DishCorn and Cheese Cakes with Corn Salad78823
ISophie Sasaki #2 DishCorn Crepes with Lemon Curd & Lemon Cream (on a Paris plate!)99927


Enjoy the pictures, and appologies for some that are a bit cloudy. I discovered that the lens had apparently helped me taste some of the delicious treats! If anyone wants original images of a picture, just email me with the caption and number of the image: vanmells@ix.netcom.com.

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"Hi," say Amica ...
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Benny ...
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and Teak.
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Let's get started ...
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setting up Welcome table ...
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Main Dining ...
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Dessert ...
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"Corn" cake ...
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Competition table too.
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Now it's time to ...
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start the grill.
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Ready to ...
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assemble their dishes ...
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Debbie with Lizzy & ...
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Jenny & Julia.
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Ryan's dish plated ...
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and positioned.
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Jason brings his.
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Lizzy helps Julia.
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Frieda finishes hers.
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Shows off for mom.
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Sophia sets up.
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Almost ready ...
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Page's Corn Doll ...
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brought by Tim!
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Sam's Corn Basil Pancake
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Molly wants some!
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Nice going Jim.
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Steve and Jenny
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Amy & Steve
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Moms watch
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High road view
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Benny can be noisy!
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Nespers watch
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Julia & Teresa ...
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& Dad Craig.
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Are we ready?
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A. Chocolate Chip Corn
Pancakes
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B. Roasted Corn
Vegetarian Chili
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C. Corn Smoothie
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D. Fresh Corn Blini
with Smoked Salmon
& Chive Cream
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E. Fresh Corn Salsa
over Super Sliders
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F. Popcorn Balls with
Marshmallows & Sprinkles
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G. Homemade Corn Tortillas
Corn & Bean filling
Queso Fresco & Green Salsa
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H. Corn and Cheese Cakes
with Corn Salad
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I. Corn Crepes with
Lemon Curd & Lemon Cream
(on a Paris plate!)
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Table is laid ...
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so let's eat!
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Pigs in Corn Muffins
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Roasted Corn Vegetarian Chili
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Corn salad
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Corn Blinis
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Morgan wants some!
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Corn cakes go fast
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Corn & chicken
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Broccoli pasta
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Zoe, brought by ...
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Janet ...
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with Allegra ...
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and Peter too.
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Frieda really gets ...
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a face full!
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Family time.
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Smile!
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Too bright!
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Much better.
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Norabell hides.
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Ben, Merry, Leo & Sandy
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A fun gathering ...
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from the back ...
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to the tables ...
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out front ...
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Kids are ...
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having fun.
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Here too.
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Great desserts ...
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"Corn" cake ...
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goes fast.
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Sneakers hunts ...
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Norabell waits ...
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Leo could care less.
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