I Am All In with Scott Patterson Luke’s Diner: Comedy Gold
May 30, 2025
Judy Gold, an Emmy-winning comedian and author, joins for a hilarious and insightful chat. She shares her love for cooking, revealing the joyful chaos that happens in the kitchen. Judy and Scott discuss their shared culinary passion and tasty comfort food, highlighting Eastern European dishes. They dive into the intense pressure of cooking competitions, blending humor with the artistry of multitasking. The conversation also touches on nostalgic diner experiences, coffee obsessions, and even breakfast debates between pancakes and French toast.
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Kitchen Focus Like Artist At Work
- Judy Gold hates kitchen distractions and won't let guests help her cook.
- She compares the kitchen process to an artist at work who needs focus and no interruptions.
Treat Cooking Like Orchestra
- Avoid distractions and unwanted help when cooking to maintain timing and flow.
- Treat cooking like conducting an orchestra, focusing on multitasking and timing for optimal results.
Chopped Experience and Cooking Pressure
- Judy Gold competed on Chopped All-Stars and learned the stress of cooking under pressure.
- She was eliminated after appetizer round but treasured the experience and learned from a chef coach.