“Beat Me or Eat Me.” That’s the tagline for the Food Experiments that are currently taking place all around the U.S. Looks like they’re doing a Pork Experiment in Austin on March 13, but right after that, they’re coming to New Orleans (April 3) to conduct the Brunch Experiments. I am SO getting in on this action. I’m planning to speak with one of the founders later today, and when I get more information I’ll post it here on Blake Makes.

I blogged about it once, but the one dish I have absolute confidence in is my classic preparation of Eggs Benedict (I’ve perfected my Hollandaise). How perfect for brunch! May need to sex it up a bit. Stay tuned!

I love the X-Men franchise. It’s had some missteps, but First Class looks good and strong. I’ve got an idea for a batch of cookies inspired by X-Men. Let’s see if I can pull it off.

Visit the Alinea site. We’re doing the Tour. 23 courses, 4 hours. Our reservations are at 9:30pm. This is going to be heaven!

Blake Makes Mag Tease from Blake Killian on Vimeo.

Blake Takes Five – Episode 2 from Blake Killian on Vimeo.

Blake Takes Wedding Cake from Blake Killian on Vimeo.

Watch the show. Discover the giveaway (it’s “phat”). Follow the instructions for a chance to win.

BlakeTakes 5 S1E1 from Blake Killian on Vimeo.

Take 5:  Black-eyed Peas: ThePioneerWoman.com – “Black Eyed Pea Salsa!”, Homesick Texan – “Black-eyed Pea Dip For A New Year”

Take 4: Bacon: Bacolicio.us, Bacon On Blake Makes

SOOPER HERO SHOUTOUT: Send me a 30-second video clip of yourself talking about what you’re eating/reading/cooking. I’ll add it to the show, and link to your blog. Remember to start your video with, “Hello, Blake Makers, this is…” I’ll try to add all the videos I get to the show each week, and if you send me a video, I’ll send you something FREE! This week’s free-something is from SpoonSisters.com!

Take 3: (All You Can Eat) Buffets: 1000AwesomeThings.com – #864 Mastering the art of the all-you-can-eat buffet

Take 2: Epicurious.com – Epicurious Predicts Top 10 Food Trends For 2009

OMGF (Oh My God Food) FILE

SimplyRecipes.com – Baked Brie

SeattleFoodGeek.com – Rosemary Fudge

MattBites.com – Alfajores

ErinCooks.com – “Raised Doughnuts: Raising the Roof with Mom”

Take 1: El Bulli

AmateurGourmet.com – The Ultimate Reservation

El Bulli (El Bulli on Wikipedia)

ChickenFriedGourmet.com

Hello, Blake Makers. Ok. So I’m gearing back up. I’ve been doing tons behind the scenes in preparation to woo and amaze you with my mad food blogging skills. In addition to all new food posts, I’ve got several other ideas in various stages of development. One of those ideas is Blake Takes Five.

Blake Takes Five is a weekly (if we can pull it off) countdown show of the top five food stories being blogged about that week. There’s a cool Sooper Hero tie which involves my Sooper Heroes sending 30-second videos of themselves into the show with them sharing what they’re cooking/eating/reading that week (I’ll compensate those that do). Also, I’m trying to squeeze a giveaway into every show. The first episode of Blake Takes Five actually has two giveaways (one involves two fat ladies)!

As you can see from the photos below, we’re shooting the show in my garage. It’s hot, poorly ventilated and a little smelly (sorry Steve). I have a feeling, however, that that’s where big ideas are born.

I’m aiming to have the show out of post-production and posted here on BlakeMakes by Friday. Stay tuned!

BlakeTakes: Roux from Blake Killian on Vimeo.