It's the beginning of another five day food fight and this week we're in the Steel Town of Ontario, Hamilton. Kicking things off in the kitchen is outdoorsy camping lover Manon Marquis. Joining her around the dinner table are crazy cat-lady Tracie Thompson, pompous foodie Andrew Whitney, vegan health fanatic Jenny Gladish and dorky jock Brent Henderson.
Manon has a yellow file folder of things to do tonight that includes hosting a beachwear themed party. Once the guests arrive in their beach attire the perky host with the french accent invites them to roast marshmallows on an outdoor fire pit. Everyone meets each other then moves to the dinner table where the appetizer of fig and olive tapenade is served. Despite using some store bought ingredients Manon presents two mains, catering to the vegetarian in the group: filet mignon with asparagus and cherry tomatoes along with Coquille St. Jacques. After the surf and turf, the guests are surprised to find out Manon's secret ingredient for her dessert: chocolate cake. She uses mayonnaise to everyone's surprise.
Will the funky francophone get frazzled in the kitchen or will her secret recipe be the secret to success?
