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Post by allezcuisine on Oct 26, 2006 19:17:05 GMT -5
Ishinabe: Hello, everyone. *Bows*
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First up is "Pumpkin and Apple soup"; a real fall treat. The soup is prepared with fresh pumpkin, apples, fresh cream, butter, and various spices. It is a wonderful start to any fall meal. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ishinabe: Today, to start out, we have a Pumpkin and Apple Soup. It is a rich, and creamy blend of two classic fall flavors. On top, for presentation, I sliced two apples, thinly, and let them float in the soup. A dusting of cinnamon is around the edges of the bowl.
Ishinabe: Please enjoy.
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Post by Arrianna on Oct 26, 2006 20:16:58 GMT -5
Ishida: I would like this more if I hadn't just had pumpkin and apple ice cream. I can't help compare them. Didn't he use your apple mix?
I was so looking forward to it as well.
*sips from spoon*
This is nice and rich though. I love rich, creamy soups.
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Post by achen on Oct 26, 2006 23:21:09 GMT -5
Okada: This soup is superb. This is rich and creamy. I can't help but compare your soup with that of the challengers. Your soup is smoother and a bit sweeter than his. This is a very good start, but some of the ingredients were similar to the very last dish. Its kind of like the battle between the challenger's dessert and your starting dish. The plating is very nice but some diced raw tart apple would have help cut some of the heaviness of the dish.
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Post by Arrianna on Oct 27, 2006 10:30:07 GMT -5
Ishida: ahhh... Okada-san, there is sliced raw apple on the top of the soup.
*smiles at Ishinabe* It's very pretty.
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Post by missteetheironchef on Oct 27, 2006 12:03:48 GMT -5
Kishi: This dish really beats out pumpkin and apple pies all the way. It's very delicious.
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Post by allezcuisine on Oct 27, 2006 13:30:57 GMT -5
Ishinabe: Thank you.
Ishinabe: In the straw baskets in front of you (the ones with the assorted fall colors) are a creation I call "Pumpkin Pockets." Each pocket is packed full of flavor and has a wonderful texture. I hope you find favor in the small glass of champagne I placed next to this dish. It truly rounds out the dish, and really gets the appetite "re-charged." Please enjoy.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Next from Iron Chef Ishinabe is a dish called "Pumpkin Pockets," which are tiny pastries stuffed with pumpkin, spinach. rice (for texture) Roquefort cheese, bacon, parsley. and roasted garlic. Each serving of the pockets are wrapped in a colored napkin resembling the fall season. Then they are tied up, and placed in a straw basket. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Post by Arrianna on Oct 27, 2006 14:17:53 GMT -5
Ishida: I love this! It's so much fun! The presentation, the food... *giggles*
Pumpkin and cheese, who would have thought! *giggle*
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Post by mickster on Oct 27, 2006 14:45:03 GMT -5
post.... wow, both chefs have some awesome dishes here, so many good ideas! end....
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Post by allezcuisine on Oct 27, 2006 15:04:37 GMT -5
post-------------------------------------------------------- Thanks, Mick.
Arrianna- I can hear Ishida-san talking when I read your posts; you really bring your character to life. end---------------------------------------------------------
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Post by Man Alive! on Oct 27, 2006 16:11:47 GMT -5
Kaga: This is an excellent dish. Very flavorful, and such a unique presentation. Well done, Iron Chef.
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Post by missteetheironchef on Oct 27, 2006 17:17:49 GMT -5
Kishi: It's a amazing that you can mix and match different ingredients with pumpkin. It sure beats regular Hot Pockets you see in the U.S.
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Post by Arrianna on Oct 27, 2006 17:50:03 GMT -5
post-------------------------------------------------------- Arrianna- I can hear Ishida-san talking when I read your posts; you really bring your character to life. end--------------------------------------------------------- Post------------------------------------------------------ Thanks. I just hope I'm not doing her an injustice. lol Endpost--------------------------------------------------
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Post by allezcuisine on Oct 28, 2006 9:22:07 GMT -5
post----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lol. No, not at all. end------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ishinabe: Thank you.
Ishinabe: In this next dish please enjoy the contrast between savory and sweet. The coating on the lamb should be very pleasing, and work well with the filling. Please enjoy.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third is "Pumpkin Seed Coated Lamb Chops." They are truly a French delight. Each chop is stuffed with a brown sugar, pecan, and pumpkin filling. Then crusted with a pumpkin seed, dijon, and bread crumb coating on top. It is served on a glass plate on top of a bed of mixed greens, dressed with Ishinabe's blood orange dressing. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Post by missteetheironchef on Oct 28, 2006 11:20:24 GMT -5
Kishi: The lamb is very succulent. Not too sweet and not filling. Pumpkin seeds and pecans can give you a good crunch. What kind of greens you use?
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Post by achen on Oct 28, 2006 11:30:13 GMT -5
Osada: This dish is excellent. The sweetness is offset by the mustard coating. The pumpkin seeds makes a nice savory coating. The lamb is cooked just right. It is tender and moist. A number one dish I must say.
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