Which Chopped Judge Are You?

Caitlin Shoemaker

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at PITT chapter.

Culinary competitions are always fascinating, but the judges on Food Network’s Chopped bring an extra dose of witty banter and diverse culinary expertise to the chopping block. Which of the seven Chopped judges is most similar to you?

Your friend asks your opinion on the dish they made (and it tasted horrible). What do you tell them?

Politely list the positives first
Let them down gently
Frustratedly state your annoyances
Question their choices
Disappointingly point out the letdowns
Rip ’em a new one
Objectively state the flaws
Keep it short and blunt

Which place would you most like to visit for the food?

Singapore
Charleston, SC
Tokyo, Japan
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Lyon, France
Portland, OR
New Orleans, LA

It’s your turn to cook dinner tonight. What do you make?

Tagliatelle with wild mushrooms and arugula and truffle sabayon
Lamb shank with Brussels sprouts, bacon and celery root purée
Seared steak with chimichurri sauce and wild mushroom salad
Skirt steak with parsley lemon butter and fingerling potatoes
Atlantic halibut with mushroom romanesco and green curry
Crispy duck breast with bok choy and a ginger citrus sauce
Butter chicken with creamy tomato gravy
Squash ravioli with pumpkin seed pesto and Pecorino cheese

How would you describe your personal style?

Slight mob boss
Bright and colorful
Refined and sophisticated
Classic with a flair
Formal but sweet
Business casual
Slightly hip
Office attire

What is your biggest pet peeve when it comes to food?

Unbalanced components
Overcooked pasta
Lack of spices
Lack of heat
Incompetence
Technical flaws
Not enough meat
Cloying sweetness

What are you most known for?

Your beauty and class
Your great speaking voice
Your extensive knowledge on any remotely latino food item
Your by-the-book culinary approach
Constantly saying, “I really wish you had…”
Your arrogance
Disagreeing with the popular opinion
Your poofy hair

What food makes you weak in the knees?

A hot fudge sundae
BACON
A heaping spoonful of peanut butter
A steaming bowl of spaghetti
Anything spicy; bring on the heat!
A perfectly poached egg
A great burger
A bucket of buttery popcorn

Pop Culture

Caitlin Shoemaker

PITT '16

Which Chopped Judge Are You?

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