Thursday Night Smackdown
I'm Michelle, and you're on Thursday Night Smackdown, the only food blog named "Most Likely to Get Smashed at Prom and Wake Up in the Bathtub Wearing Someone Else's Pants." Do you like good food? Then stick around, loosen your belt and make yourself at home.
Liveblogging Top Chef DC: Episode 1

Liveblogging Top Chef DC: Episode 1

The love-fest that is Top Chef Masters comes to an end, and we get back to business. Tonight, the premier, which means there will be way too many chefs to know what’s going on. Let’s go!

Jun, 16
Awesome Shit That I Want Monday

Awesome Shit That I Want Monday

A nap. Actually, two naps. But barring that, I’ll take a nice cuppa.

Jun, 14
The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get

The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get

A quick word re: my whereabouts: The non-profit I work for has its annual fundraising gala next Thursday, and we’re all in overdrive because of it. Hence my lack of attention to comments the past few days, and the reason that the next two Smackdowns will be weekend affairs. I know you’ll forgive me. Here’s ...

Jun, 10
Liveblogging Top Chef Masters: FINALE

Liveblogging Top Chef Masters: FINALE

And so, a tedious season comes to an end, after Jonathan threw in the emotional towel last week. Somehow, I’ve ended up rooting for Rick Moonen. I AM ROOTING FOR RICK MOONEN HERE. I’ll take a Susur win too, but will be SEVERELY DISAPPOINTED at a Marcus win. Which is probably what will happen. Next ...

Jun, 09
It’s Not the Pasta’s Fault

It’s Not the Pasta’s Fault

You can decide you want dinner at 8:45, and still be done in time to watch the new Deadliest Catch. What will those wacky Time Bandit boys get up to next? I ask you.* *They will (1) catch or (2) fail to catch crab, that’s what.

Jun, 08
Awesome Shit That I Want Monday

Awesome Shit That I Want Monday

Because I love love love ice, but I don’t necessarily love a watery beverage.

Jun, 07
Smackdown: Math FAIL, Panna Cotta FTW

Smackdown: Math FAIL, Panna Cotta FTW

It’s too hot to write. But not too hot to scarf down some panna cotta.

Jun, 06

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