I was just contacted by the casting producer for the second season of the Food Network’s series about disastrous home cooks, Worst Cooks in America. As part of their search this year, the casting team is heading to Boston to find people who have a hard time in the kitchen and are desperate to learn how to cook.

Who: They are seeking people with a genuine inability to cook, but a need and desire to improve. Candidates can either nominate themselves or someone they know.

What: Worst Cooks In America is a high stakes elimination series where the “recruits” (worst cooks) will be put through culinary boot camp to learn one of the most important life skills – how to cook!

When: Interviews will take place on May 10th And 11th. The location will be given to those receiving appointments.

Why: There are truly are a lot of people out there who don’t know how to cook, and are dying to learn. You might be among those who need some help! It’s a great opportunity for candidates to work with the best chefs in the country, and to learn to cook like professionals.

To Apply: Those interested in attending the casting call can e-mail worstcooks@gmail.com. Explain why you (or the person you are nominating) are the most disastrous cook in the country. Include the name, age, hometown, occupation, contact phone number, and a recent photo of the hopeless cook.

More information is available at www.worstcookscasting.com.

R u @ 1337 haxor? Then eat at the Busy Bee Diner on Beacon Street in brookline:

Sure it was just a bill for $13.37 given to me by a brusquely Bostonian septuagenarian waitress with an accent worthy of “Ask This Old House”, but I thought it was pretty awesome.

Is the name of a cheese or is it the name of a font?

This is not an easy game!
http://www.cheeseorfont.com/

The Boston Museum of Fine Art will be showing Today’s Special starring Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show) at 7pm on Saturday, April 17, 2010 in Remis Auditorium. Full information is available on the MFA’s event calendar.

Attention 80s Children: This film does not involve a mannequin named Jeff coming to life and dancing with muppets.

Here’s a brief synopsis:

In New York, Samir is a top sous chef in an upmarket Manhattan restaurant but he is passed over for promotion because his cuisine does not have enough of a signature. Upset by this, he resigns much to the surprise of his young female underchef Carrie. In desperation, Samir turns to a taxi driver, Akbar, who swears he cooked for the greats of India. Happily, Akbar’s ingredients provide Samir with some unexpected magic. ~ Baseline StudioSystems

I will be giving away a pair of tickets to the showing, and will announce the winner Saturday morning.

To enter, become either a fan of The Food Monkey on facebook or follow me on twitter, and tell me what your favorite food-related scene in a film is and why. I’ll pick a winner from the responses, or you will instantly win if your favorite food scene is the same as mine.

Doron Ofir Casting who has brought you the casts of: Jersey Shore, Design Star, Millionaire Matchmaker is launching a national search to find hosts for two upcoming food series.

You can apply online at www.foodhostscasting.com

From Doron Ofir, Executive Casting Director:

“We are scouring the country to find the best dynamic duo and one spectacular single to star in their own food show. We are looking for all food professionals, executive-level chefs, sous chefs, cooks, grill masters, bakers, professional food bloggers, critics, competitive cooking winners, and caterers. Why be part of a competition when you can star in your own show? This is a chance of a lifetime to be the new face of the network”

Show one is looking for dynamic duos who are a cut above all the rest in personality, talent and food expertise for the ultimate buddy food tasting road trip. Duos can be cousins, friends, rivals, whatever, but above all else the two must be charismatic, have a background in the food industry and have adventures outgoing personalities.

Show two is looking for bold individuals who have all the right ingredients! We are looking for funny, adventurous, larger-than-life personalities with a passion for food, especially eating and are always up for the challenge of trying the newest, biggest, spiciest culinary curiosities on the planet. Both shows require larger than life, outgoing personalities with a sizzling passion for all things culinary a smoking food vocabulary, and the ability to host, star and represent the network.

Everyone interested in applying must apply online: www.foodhostscasting.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Chad Patterson
Doron Ofir Casting
Phone: 323.580.6324
Email: Ratpack7772@gmail.com