"Panzerotti a la Chicago"

Ok. I’m Sorry. I’m a large guy and professional kitchens are hot. This is a given. Couple those elements with time constraints, severe anxiety and 8 sets of well-qualified and judgmental eyes peering through your face into your soul and you got yourself a recipe FOR SCHWEAT. It happens, it’s gross and I can honestly say, we’ve all eaten sweat before, and probably paid good money for it at a favorite fine dining establishment. That being said, I believe I handled it well. To quote my father Gus “Hey, you might not be able to control your sweat, but you CAN control a room.” Word Gus. Word. I’m done with it. It’s over.

As far as the rest of the show, my pizza was a hit. A Panzarotti stuffed with whole milk mozz, sweet italian saseeg, and hot giardiniera. I served it with homemade parmesan chips and a spice vodka dipping sauce. It actually was an epic sandwich-style pizza.

Poor Juba, poor Katie. I felt bad for them. It sucks watching someone go. Drama ensued and Penny spearheaded it. I love Penny and respect her for being openly ruthless instead of a closet rat. Chris had the best line of the night ….”Sausage drop….right on the dome piece.” Vic with a close second “squeeze me….out comes cheese.” I mean, you can’t write this shit. So proud to be part of such an entertaining series. Next week WILL be epic.

-Sandwiches 4 Life – Go Bears -
Jeff Mauro