Weds Chef in the House

Yes, it's true, dear readers. I was on The Martha Stewart Show, along with Sarah and Sebastian, Deb, and these charming folks. It was a surreal experience, as you might well imagine, but a lovely one, too. And even though Martha thinks my blog is called Weds Chef (as might many of her viewers now, too, due to a teleprompting snafu), I was so glad to be there.

Notes from The Show:

-During one of the commercial breaks, one of the crew members goes around answering a popular question from the audience: naming the paint colors of the walls and trim of the studio (Benjamin Moore something-or-other).

-I have to get myself to Macy's - stat - to get a bowl or two from Martha's new line. Maybe a cake stand, too. They're all gorgeous.

-On and off camera, Martha is sharp and funny. Very smart (as if anyone still thinks otherwise). And wearing killer shoes.

Comments

[amy]

oh my congratulations dear one! How exciting!! Has the show already aired?

[RA]

Holy cow! I'm not a Martha fan, but seriously, that is so cool! I tried to find this episode on Martha's website, but to no avail. When is it airing? Want to DVR...

[RA]

Oh, I see. I just followed the link and saw that it aired on Tuesday. Sorry about that!

[ann]

hot damn skippy! that's so cool! congrats! I always knew Martha was a shoe gal, glad for the confirmation :-)

[radish]

I am so excited and happy for you!! I've been dreaming of meeting her since I was 14, when I started a subscription to her magazine! I know, as a 14 year old I wasn't too cool... :) She must be awesome. She seems extremely sharp - awesome that you found her funny too!

[Jessika]

Wowser!
I was amazed at one time when the in-house chef described how many set-ups of each dish at various stages you have to make since it is done live.
Anyway, from now on you shall be known as weds ;).

[Kevin]

Holy crap - how exciting! You must have been thrilled to be contacted to make the appearance!??! Good for you!

[deb]

I forgot about that paint color thing! I was mighty impressed as well. I'm glad you snapped a picture; my camera would have never made it past security. And, it was super-fun to gossip with you all morning.

I was showing Alex all of the gorgeous new stuff from her Macys line, and he just groaned and shook his head, something about where would we put it all and blah blah. I wasn't really listening. I'm so buying something this weekend.

[Leah]

Congrats Luisa! You're such a superstar. And I have a secret love of many things M. Stewart, so I am totally excited about this. Now I'm just dying to see the clip!

[Lydia]

I'm not a Martha watcher, so I missed your debut. Wowie zowie!!!

[Abby]

WOW. I'm so excited for you and soooo jealous. My dad has called me Mini Martha since I was like 12 years old. She's my hero! Yes, I love her no. matter. what.

Congrats!

[Alanna]

Congratulations - and you're 100% on about the shoes!

[David]

martha-schmartha...you got to sit next to deb!

(and she got to sit next to you!)

[AA]

My question is whether her line of cast-iron/enamel pots are any good. They are a bargain! Must I scrimp and save for more Le Creuset or are these good enough? Congrats!

[Sarah]

I couldn't believe how relaxed she was in everything she did, but I was also really glad I wasn't her producer, weren't you? Like when she was answering the audience questions and would say, "Oh, there's this amazing bakery. What's it called?" and then look off to the wings for the answer. Talk about having to be on your toes at work! I loved seeing you, Luisa, and seeing Martha: I think my jaw was hanging open most of them time.

[Ivonne]

Congratulations! Wish I could have seen it ... this "working for a living thing" is really cramping my style!

[Kalyn]

Wow, it must have been quite a rush! Congrats.

[Bobbie]

If you didn't see Luisa on Martha Stewart, you can see it here: http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.79cd0d4bac77d1611e3bf410b5900aa0/?vgnextoid=aa7b1d40df005110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextchannel=38f9cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=showmain_tv_the-martha-stewart-show&lnc=38f9cf380e1dd010
(Sorry about the long URL - I'm sure there's a better way to share this link, but I don't know how.)

Btw, the MS website does have you linked as WednesdayChef -- so hopefully the WedsChef blooper won't be too hurtful. Loved your look when she said that!

[Luisa]

Thanks everyone! What a day.

AA - I'm not sure about the quality of those cast-iron pots. They are gorgeous - that turquoise color just kills me - and Martha has them in the TV studio, but who knows? I'll bet some internet message board knows more... ;)

Sarah - oh, good point. That would be terrifying indeed. Sooo nice to see you, too!

Bobbie - ha! I had no idea I was on camera when she misspoke the blog name - my friends tivo'ed it and played it over and over for me...ah, the joys of modern technology! :)

[Jennifer]

Congratulations! Very cool. I hate I missed it.

[jocelyn]

It was great that Seb had recorded you on your debut TV show - how exciting was that. Loved the expression on your face!!

[Julie]

This is so great -- I'm a (slightly closeted) Martha fangirl -- and of course I'm a huge fan of yours and Deb's! It's just a shame that I missed it, considering that I'm actually at home these days...

[Julie]

Go Weds Chef! I actually thought she called you Web Chef so Weds Chef seems like a big improvement. You know, more in the ball park.

[Hillary]

Haha, why would you be called Weds Chef? Hilarious. So cool though that you were on the show! Congrats you celebrity, you!

[Luisa]

Jennifer - not sure that I should be advertising this, but I think the show is still up on Martha's website - just follow one of the above links.

Julie - HA! Web Chef - that made me laugh.

Thanks, Hillary!

[Sebastian]

Ha! I suppose you'll have to start doing wedding recipes now, Weds Chef!

At the very least Weds Chef sounds like it'd be a fun side column that Martha could really get behind (and the teleprompter guys could spell).

What a fun day!