“Iron Chef America” Michelle Obama Garden January 3 2009
Written by Vegetarian Star on November 9th, 2009 in Chefs, Politicians.
"Iron Chef America" Michelle Obama Garden. Photo: New York Times
Iron Chef America will open its season premier on January 3 2009 at the White House using fresh produce from Michelle Obama’s garden.
The Food Network show hosted by Alton Brown will feature White House chef Cristeta Comerford paired with Bobby Flay to compete against Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse.
The “secret” ingredient the chefs must use in their dishes is anything that grows in the White House garden.
Michelle will also use the opportunity to discuss encouraging children’s healthier eating habits and reducing childhood obesity.
“What’s exciting for us is this is the first time I can remember the White House taking an active interest in doing something about diet and health,” Batali said.
Looking forward to this episode.
Would love to see a cookoff featuring the Obamas and two chefs!
via nytimes.com
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