Unilever’s Fearless Kitchen Challenge
Unilever’s Fearless Kitchen Challenge did challenge me and my supposed skills in the kitchen. The idea was that each team would cook four dishes using lamb as the main ingredient. I was both excited and scared because I don’t really have that much skill in the kitchen, except when it’s time to eat.
The participants were divided into three teams and I was chosen to join team 3 with Chef Ryan Lastra. Before the cooking challenge, we were briefed on safety measures that should be followed when in the kitchen. Because we were expected to stand up during the entire time of the contest, we were given Crocs to make sure that we would be at our most comfortable. I chose the Mario Batali Crocs, I loved the orange color, and yes, they really are comfortable. We were standing from 10 am to 12.45 and I hardly felt tired. Maybe it was the excitement, but a heavyweight like me would have been terribly exhausted standing for so long. However, the Crocs kept me standing with my dignity intact. Now I know why Mario Batali loves his Crocs. I love mine too.
There were bloggers in the event, but participants were mostly from the print media like magazines and dailies. Recognize anyone you know?
Yup, you saw it here first! Juned’s team with Chef Datu won first place. Though our team with Chef Ryan Lastra didn’t bag top prize, we all felt winners with our creations. Just look at what we did.
Our Lamb Bistek Tagalog on a bed of risotto.
Our Lamb Kaldereta.
Our Lamb Sinigang.
Finally, (I think this is the best of the lot) our Lamb Kilawin.
Like I said, I’m still a winner. Tessa was very nice and was really the life of the event. Thanks for gracing the event Miss Tessa!
Comments
Comment from Arpee
Time: May 28, 2008, 11:02 pm
congratulations for bagging top prize! inggit ako sa inyo ni juned, hehehe.
Comment from Mercy Maata
Time: May 29, 2008, 7:36 pm
I think I will give you points for originality…he he he…Way to go chef Arpee…
Comment from Arpee
Time: May 29, 2008, 8:09 pm
thanks for gracing my blog merce! i wish i were some famous chef. i must admit, the jacket was truly inspiring.
Comment from ayi
Time: May 29, 2008, 11:31 pm
u look fantatic with the chef”s uniform!
Comment from Mae Villanueva
Time: May 30, 2008, 12:14 pm
daw mapati man ko bah… na biglang chef ka dayon bah, he,he,he…. tulo-laway mga pagkaon, taba… i miss it so much.
Comment from Arpee
Time: May 30, 2008, 12:32 pm
to ayi: thank you for the kind words and for gracing my blog anew.
to mae villanueva: bigla nga ako naging chef eh, hehe. worry not, pag umuwi ka for vacation, i will treat you to the resto of your choice! ingat ka dyan lagi.
Comment from ryan
Time: May 31, 2008, 1:03 am
hi arpee! grabe! that looks like so much fun! curious ako dun sa lamb bistek tagalog– mukhang masarap! 
Comment from Arpee
Time: May 31, 2008, 2:28 am
to ryan: lamb is not that easy to prepare, but the experience was really an amazing one. it really inspired me to be a chef, though i’m not sure if it’s possible at my ripe old age of 37, hehe.
Comment from Bacner
Time: June 2, 2008, 4:00 am
kakagutom talaga
Comment from Arpee
Time: June 2, 2008, 8:37 am
to bacner: kakagutom no? but you can easily do these recipes at home. puro knorr lang ginamit namin dyan! thanks for gracing my blog.
Comment from hiro
Time: June 3, 2008, 9:59 am
sarap naman,. hope i can join u guys in cooking sometime
Comment from Arpee
Time: June 3, 2008, 1:45 pm
to hiro: i really hope you can join us next time. i’ve been waiting for a good opportunity to meet you.
Comment from Phoebe
Time: May 28, 2008, 5:30 pm
Your bistek’s YUM!
Til the next challenge!