[Petronski]

We could use standard stuff like flour, salt, sugar, shallots, wine, etc... in the kitchen, and any leftovers in the walk-in, and (after I pressed the issue) any edible vegetation around the school grounds.

Then you MUST be a Top Chef fan, no?

[JRandomFreeper]

I left the TV's with the last ex wife, many years ago. I never looked back. No TVs in this house.

I've seen a few Iron Chef shows at friends houses, in the dining hall/DFAC or wherever, and they are interesting. They use some unusual primary ingredients and score a little different from "Mystery Basket".

I think there was a show on for a while where a chef knocked on someone's door and made a meal with whatever was in the house. I saw that one once or twice. That's more what I'm talking about.

/johnny