Monday, April 26, 2010

JOEY CHESTNUT


It took 10 minutes for Joey Chestnut to devour 8.7 pounds of deep fried breaded Asparagus. This was just enough for Joey "Jaws" Chestnut to regain his title of "World Champion Asparagus Eater'. We were privileged to witness this gastronomical feat. This contest took place at the 25th annual Asparagus Festival held in Stockton California.

It was a beautiful sunny day. A wild and crazy marching band snaked its way through out the festival to celebrate this joyous celebration of the 'Spears of Spring'. Bubba Paris was so happy that he signed autographs for a fee. Martin Yan demonstrated how to cook Asparagus in his amusing presentations. All these jubilant events worked us into a ravenous state of hunger.



We headed to "Asparagus Alley and ordered some deep fried breaded Asparagus. We could not duplicate "Jaws" record, but we did our best. I am not sure if this booth was selling Turkey or Vulture legs.



It was a beautiful day to celebrate Asparagus. 'Blue Oyster Cult' took the main stage and rocked the house. They probably could of used a little more 'cow bell'. This is an event that entertains. We are all ready thinking about next year.

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Deep fried asparagus? Really? How was it?

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  2. ChilebrownApril 26, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    It was better than good. Oh my!

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  3. ZoomieApril 26, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    We had asparagus burgers the year we went - not recommended! :-)

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  4. Chef JPApril 26, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Looks like a swingin time was had by all. That asparagus looks damn good!

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  5. meathengeApril 26, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Well, if you're going to eat veggies, deep fry the suckers! I smoked some baby backs and grilled a bunch of other goodies throughout the weekend.

    xo, Biggles

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  6. cookiecrumbApril 26, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Biggles: You didn't say "meat," not even once.

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  7. ChilebrownApril 26, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Zoomie, I cannot even imagine.

    Chef JP, We love Asparagus. The festival is a hour and a half drive away. It is so worth it.

    Rev. Biggles and cookiecrumb, We only had vegetables at the festival. I thought Asparagus was a religion?

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  8. Inspired by eRecipeCardsApril 27, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    HMMM... coconut rum fried asparagus???

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  9. GregApril 27, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Deep fried asparagus...that is a thing of beauty!

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  10. ChrisApril 27, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    My favorite vegetable in the world!

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  11. ChilebrownApril 27, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    A couple of more weeks and Asparagus will be gone.We will take advantage while we can. I love Asparagus!

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