Expected tomorrow: rain in the morning changing to a mix of sun and cloud. A high of 21' that will feel more like 27' - gotta like it for the first days of fall!
It was a great day on Saturday. I worked in the morning then met Brenda at the movies to see "Walking the Camino - six ways to Santiago". It was a wonderful documentary addition to the movie we'd seen last year called "The Walk". If you get the chance to see either one, we highly recommend it.
When the movie was over we headed over to the International Shellfish Festival. Let's just say a good time was had by all. We arrived around 4:30 and left a little after 10:30. We were there in time so see the finale of the international chef's challenge. What started with 10 chefs from across the country, the US and even Finland, came down to two finalists - a chef from Indiana and one from right here in Charlottetown.
Inside the big white tent
Before the cooking began, we were treated to some tunes by some local musicians
Lots of help was involved in setting up the special cooking areas for the two competing chefs
Chef Michael was the commentator and kept the crowd entertained and informed
as the cooking was taking place
The two final competing chefs. Unfortunately I've already forgotten their names but the one on the left is from Indiana, and was the ultimate winner, taking home a cheque for $10,000. The chef on the right is from Terre Rouge in downtown Charlottetown, the only contestant from PEI.
The winning dish - but you had to hear it described to fully understand it.
The runner up dish, but apparently there were mere fractions between the two scores.
I'm sure both were equally delicious.
One of the deluxe Garland Induction ranges, specially built for this competition.
Nice to see that even the pros can leave a mess behind.
Of the course the difference is they have people who do the clean up for them!
... and now on to the kitchen party portion of the evening.
The place was absolutely packed and many folks took advantage of the
small dance floor in front of the stage.
We were entertained by several bands and the last two were both really great- Sunday Punch, a very young local group and Signal Hill, three newfies and an islander. Can't beat a combination like that one.
All in all a really great day. But we were also really looking forward to some spectacular weather on Sunday so we could get out for a bike ride. Brenda called after church and we made our plans. Lloyd started up my bike and brought it out of the garage for me.It started immediately so I was pretty pleased. Unfortunately that was short lived. When Brenda arrived I was all dressed and ready to go. Trouble was the bike wouldn't start. Lloyd tried everything to get it going but it just would not cooperate. So sadly, I had to send Brenda away on her own to enjoy the day. I, on the other hand got out of my leathers and spent the afternoon cleaning out the chicken house and putting shelves in to store garden supplies. It was fairly productive but not nearly as much fun. We ended early as Lloyd had to leave to catch the ferry. He's off to Halifax for a couple of days training for work. So it's just me and Cooper till Tuesday night.
Oh yea, one funny thing that happened. Brenda and I were in line so she could buy one of Chef Michael's cookbooks that she doesn't have. I sent Patti a text message to say "We're in line to see Chef Michael at the International Shellfish Festival". She texted back "That's exciting. I'm on my way to Paris". Well excuse ME!!! Lucky girls - I'll get there one day.
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