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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
‘Next Food Network Star’ casting call in Austin
It wasn’t a full as the “American Idol” audition that packed the Hyatt Regency Austin a few years ago, but “The Next Food Network Star” casting call at the Hyatt last week brought in several hundred folks from all over Texas who were vying for their shot at celebrity chef stardom.
The first round of auditions was on Friday, with several dozen people getting callbacks to return on Saturday or Sunday. We won’t know if any of the energetic and talented Austin hopefuls made the final cut for several more weeks, but this video will give you an idea of the kind of folks who tried out.
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Trick your taste buds with the Berry Fairy
Remember that magical food trip I took a while back?
Well now is your chance to check out the crazy “miracle berry,” a West African fruit that alters taste buds so that sour and bitter flavors taste sweet.
Jenny Wang, a Houston food writer who started the Berry Fairy event company for parties like this, is hosting a Miracle Berry Flavor Tripping party at 6 p.m. on July 29 at the Belmont, 305 W. Sixth St.
After eating the berry at the party, guests can enjoy drinks from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and a “bacchanalian banquet” of foods whose flavors are most affected by the change, including lemons, vinegar and goat cheese. The effect lasts between 20 minutes and two hours. A portion of the proceeds will benefit We Are Learning. Tickets ($40) are available online.
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