food obstructions – Not Eating Out in New York

20 Jul 2010

Saru Gazpacho, and a Food Obstructions IV Recap

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Beans, Cook-Offs, Events, gluten-free, Recipes, Soups & Stews, vegan, vegetarian | 8

We have a new champ of the Food Obstructions, and a winning recipe that I hope everyone cooks up real soon. But first, a big, fat thank-you from Karol, David and myself to everyone who came, ate, and cooked. Together, we raised almost $600 for Just Food, the nonprofit promoting access to fresh, good food for all residents of NYC. It seems that definitely includes us, because what was even more impressive about Sunday was the smorgasbord of delicious, summery … Read More

22 Jun 2010

The Biggest, Best, Most Outdoors, Food Obstructions IV is July 18th

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Cook-Offs, NYC Events | 13

It’s been a while since Karol, David and I have hosted a Food Obstructions, the cooking competition based on five ever-changing rules. It started out in November at The Gutter, and we held two more Food Obstructions there over the following months. But now that it’s the start of a new season, we’re bringing it back with some twists. In celebration of all that’s local, edible and in season right now, this time the cook-off will be a fundraiser for … Read More

20 Jan 2010

Food Obstructions III is February 7

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Cook-Offs, NYC Events | 4

It’s time once again, folks. The Food Obstructions III is happening at The Gutter on Sunday, February 7th, and of course we’re giving it a corny Valentine’s Day kiss. Reddy or not! Here are the five obstructions to your dish: -Cannot contain onions or garlic -Must contain hearts (of palm, artichokes, celery, an animal, candy hearts… you name it! Just don’t say you simply cooked it “with heart”) -Must include an ingredient that is red -Cannot require utensils to eat … Read More

8 Oct 2009

The Food Obstructions Cook-Off Series at The Gutter

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Cook-Offs, Events, NYC Events | 11

Whether you’re cooking for one or preparing a huge feast, there’s always some obstructions in your path — a too-small kitchen, not enough flour. Instead of cursing bloody hell, let’s have fun with that concept, and cook up something great given five obstructions. It’s a cook-off — yes, another one! — with a twist, and the first installment of the monthly series of them will commence October 18th, at The Gutter.