I learn alot by watching ACF competitions.....you can tell who practiced and who didn't. The finese amoung the older multi medal winners is amazing.....they bring duct tape and tape the prep tables together, tape disposable towels and they have the routine coreographed, including when to wipe down the tables.
Alot of competition food is shtuff I would never order, it is fussy. But I've stood and watched for hours to see different techniques/short cuts.
I also get the biggest kick out of guys cooking scallops for a beef contest....just amazes me....hello? anyone home?
