I was watching Iron Chef America: Battle Melon, with the added twist that there must be a frozen component served with every dish. If you’re not familiar with the new, or the original Iron Chef series, two chefs have an hour to make at least five dishes using the “secret ingredient.” The ingredient is revealed just 15 minutes before they begin to cook, so the chefs must think on their feet. Now granted they have the resources of the best kitchen and the best possible ingredients, but as someone who gets stumped trying to plan dinner with hours of time to prepare, I have to admit I’m always impressed with what the chefs are able to come up with in such a short time. I’m also inspired to use the ingredients, which are often a simple grocery store item, in different ways. Things like incorporating fruit into a main course as a salsa or using something I would normally serve raw in a cooked preparation. Anyway, I guess the bottom line is that I like the show, and I find it inspiring. Where do you find your food inspiration?