Funko Collection Update - NYCC '13 Haul & Then Some !!

Zenescope NEWS - Veteran's Day is Monday : Wounded Warriors Special Edition

This very special issue is dedicated to the Service Men and Women of the United States military and a portion of the books profits will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.

WOUNDED WARRIORS SPECIAL

COVER A

COVER B

COVER C

COVER D

Convention Madness - Comikaze 2013 : Last of the Comikaze Cosplay

Big Thanx to  LeeAnna, Cameron, Eric, Kit, and others  

for posting these pictures used in this post. 

They posted them on there Facebook pages, and since 

I could not make it to Comikaze 

I have posted them here for your viewing pleasure.

ENJOY !!

Top Chef NOLA : Season 11 Episode 6 - Now that's a SPICY Tomato : Creole Tomato

New Orleans super-chef John Besh introduces the cheftestants to one of his favorite farms where they are tasked with making a dish out of a prized local crop -- the creole tomato. For the Elimination Challenge, the farm to table theory continues as the cheftestants try to impress the upper-tiered chefs in John Besh’s restaurant empire.

Bring on the FOOD !!

QUICKFIRE TIME 

Challenge: 

HIGHLIGHTING CREOLE TOMATO

Chilled Tomato Watermelon Soup

Chef: Bene Bartolotta

"Toad in the Hole" Creole Tomato with Andouille Sausage

Chef: Brian Huskey

Tomato Seed Bouillion, Marinated Tomato, 

Watermelon Cucumber, and Zucchini

Chef: Louis Maldonado

Roasted Tomatoes Marinated in Olive Oil 

and Cherry Vinegar with Arugula and Asparagus

Chef: Patricia Vega

Seared Creole Tomato with Steak, Feta, and Wilted Arugula

Chef: Travis Masar

QUICKFIRE WINNER

NINA

QUICKFIRE WINNING DISH

Chilled Watermelon Tomato Soup with Jalapeno, 

Fresh Basil, and Shaved Zucchini

Chef: Nina Compton

Bring on the FOOD !!

ELIMINATION TIME

Challenge: 

HIGHLIGHTING CREAM CHEESE

"Philadelphia" Steamed Egg Custard 

with Macerated Blueberries

Chef: Shirley Chung

Roasted Chicken Breast Filled with Caramelized Onion 

and Tarragon Cream Cheese

Chef: Bene Bartolotta

 

Vinegar-Braised Chicken in Cream Cheese Sauce 

with Chilled Cucumber

Chef: Carrie Mashaney

 

Island Spiced Lamb Chop Stuffed with Cream Cheese 

and Curry Powder

Chef: Sara Johannes

Seared Lamb Chops with Moroccan Succotash and 
Cream Cheese Aioli

Chef: Travis Masar

Funnel Cake and Carrot Cake with Peach Flavored Cream Cheese
Chef: Nicholas Elmi

ELIMINATION WINNER

NINA

ELIMINATION WINNING DISH

Crispy Zucchini Blossoms with Eggplant and Cream Cheese Puree

Chef: Nina Compton

Who will be the NEXT Top Chef !!

NOT -  BENE

Pack your Knives & GO !!

TONIGHT'S 

LAST CHANCE KITCHEN

Challenge: 

FROZEN & CANNED PRODUCE

 Duo of Swordfish with Sweet Pea Asaparagus Puree, 

Pine Nuts, and Raisins
Chef: Bene Bartolotta

Seared Scallop with Pancetta, Minted Pea and Corn Purees

Chef: Janine Booth

WINNER -  JANINE

Keep It Up 

We'll See You In The Finale !!

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