everyday is halloween

halloween wars: food network

for the past three years the tv channel food network has teams comprised of a master baker, a pumpkin carver, and a nuclear physicist and/or rocket scientist to compete against each in creating the most outlandish and crazy horror themes and scenes made in a kitchen.

it is unreal.  and a tad silly.  nothing is edible.  it is all for show.  and yet if you are a geek for the scary season this program is must viewing.  usually there is a celebrity guest judge from the horror genre among the three-panel judges.  for 2011 it was rob zombie, for 2012 it was tom savini.  i don't know who the guest judge is this year because tho i've recorded the season opening i've not watched it yet.  so please no spoilers, okay.

if you want to know what a zombie cake would look like here's your chance to find out.  if you like to see your fondant look like rotting flesh than bam! here ya go.  if you like your marzipan to mimic the rotting fangs of a bloodsucker look no further.

during house chores on saturday i watched the repeat episodes from 2011 and 2012.  i'm rather fond of the first season.  for in 2011 we spent a long weekend in monterey.  after a long day of beach combing, aquarium exploring, and wave watching we settled into bed at the hotel.  we turned on the tv and watched halloween wars.  it was a very lovely experience.  and the winning team was led by one of the coolest looking women i've ever laid eyes on.  i can't recall her name.  she was a professional baker and had a style that was part 1940s/1950s.  i mean she is on a level of cool that would make the fonz blush.

i hate competition and i'm not fond of competition shows.  but this one is a little different.  my guess is that all members of all the teams are pretty successful in their respective careers.  each team creates awesome treats even if you can't eat them.  what the hell.  i like my desserts that look like they do go bump in the night and will bite you back.      

boo