This past weekend hubby and I got the chance to do something new.  We got to experience a culinary challenge.  It was fun.  I’d never been to one before nor had I ever driven a Cadillac or not that I can remember that is. One of the things I enjoyed the most was knowing that for every person who did a test drive $10 was being donated to Houston Food Banks.  What a great and easy way to be able to give something to others.  Two local chefs went head to head in the culinary challenge.  Chef David Denis of Le Mistral which according to him was “friendly” french cuisine and  Chef Justin Bayse of Stella Stola.  Both were excellent chefs. In fact, they actually both won.

Chef Justin Basye’s Smoked Tomato Gazpacho won over the judges as well as myself. Very cool and refreshing and flavorful.  Was great on such a hot day.

Chef David Denis’ Texas Goat Cheese, Portobello Mushroom, Polenta Terrine, Smoked Local Teardrop Tomato Broth won the popular vote from the crowd. My husband preferred this one.  The mushrooms were absolutely delicious and just melted in your mouth. Both were very good.

After the event we continued on to test drive some Cadillacs.  Lots to choose from including the Escalade Hybrid. Now, that is one cool car! I didn’t test drive that one though. I’m not into such large vehicles. I will tell you one thing I loved about the Cadillacs is the steering range. Wow, can you make tight turns with no effort! Loved that most of all.  The larger than normal sunroof was cool too.  Why should only the ones in the front seat get to enjoy it right?

The Cadillac Culinary events have several more stops check here to see if they are going to be in a city near you.