Sara Lawson
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EPISODE SIX
PAIRNG FOOD AND WINE
Our final eight get a crash course during a guided tour of Vegas hotspot Rio's extensive wine cellar from sommelier Ryan Voss, who teaches them how to taste and pair wines. As a wine expert, Voss educates the thirsty finalists on a simple and proven principle: balance either the equal or the opposite flavors of a wine to complement a dish and bring out the best in both. In keeping with Vegas glamour, Voss' selection of wines includes a 1982 bottle of Chateau Latour — a tremendous $1,000 treat for everyone sipping. …
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Episode 6 Journal
What did you think of today's challenge?
Challenge was stepped up — three plates x three! It was really tough.
What did you prepare today?
Fennel pear salad with Roquefort and endive; prawn and corn with avocado; mushroom goat cheese tart with arugula salad.
How do you think you did? Is there anything you wish you'd done better?
I did OK. Scale one through ten: six. I wish I had cooked something more intense but 45 minutes goes so fast!
What was the highlight of the day's events?
Winning with the ladies again!
Are there any lessons you took away from today?
The wine tasting was great. Pairing is a great skill to have.
What was the most constructive or interesting piece of feedback you heard from the judges?
They liked my pairings!
How do you think you are doing in relation to your fellow competitors?
I guess I am doing well.
Who do you think is faring the best and why (we recognize this changes from day-to-day)?
Autumn, she is probably going to win. Call it a gut feeling.
What do you think your fellow competitors think of you (we recognize this changes from day-to-day)?
I think they must be as surprised as I am!