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Man On Craigslist Would Like You To Taste His Bizarre Food Concoctions
Ever dreamed of being a professional food critic like Ruth Reichl or Alan Richman? Then this recent Craigslist ad is for you.
Not because the food looks particularly good, of course. This dude's food photography is worse than Martha Stewart's first Instagrams. And dear god, WTH is your foot doing in the mix? But if you want to hang with the best, you have to understand that a lot of what those judges eat on TV isn't exactly first rate cuisine. (Trust me, I've had some experience.)
The "casual at home chef" is seeking an arrangement for someone who he'll pay in food for their opinion.
The ad reads:
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I've been creating some amazing dishes lately, but I live alone so I have nobody to try them and let me know if they're good. If they are I'm thinking about opening up a food truck or maybe a small restaurant. Below is a dish I created the other day: Italian seasoned baked potatoes, topped with smoky bbq mac and cheese , and sauteed cucumbers , with caramelized sweet red onions , with a sweet honey mustard mayo sauce to drizzle on top. I create a lot of interesting and new dishes so looking for someone who loves food. The only pay will be amazing food but you'll be helping me out so much!
Sounds like a hodgepodge and a half. But if you're adventurous, don't mind driving to La Habra, and (really, really) hungry, this could be your big break.
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