Mary Sue Milliken: California Beats Japan

By JULIETTE ROSSANT "There will be no losers. There will be only winners," proclaimed actor-gubernator (and former restaurateur) Arnold Schwarzenegger before California super chef Mary Sue Milliken took on Japan's original Iron Chef at the recent Taste of California event in Tokyo, Japan (see Flickr photo). California was declared the winner by virtue of its California-grown ingredients, including walnuts, raisins, oranges, and figs. Thumbs up, Mary Sue -- this sure beats the headache Nike got from its TV ad portraying Le Bron James as he vanquishes Chinese cartoon characters. Just one question, though: how many people suspect Arnie is standing on a platform? By my recollection, he's might stretch to 5'10" (others agree) and Mary Sue over 5'8", but he towers above her in that photo... A little Hollywood magic, perhaps? Smoke and mirrors? -- Or, how about a simple pair of platform shoes for the gubernator? Please leave comments! Related news: State of California XXX Orange County Register BBC Previous articles: SOS: Baking from the Heart Elections West: First Drinks on Mary Sue & Susan Halloween Mexicana: Day of the Dead a la Super Chef New York Welcomes 'Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine' Mary Sue & Susan: California's Restaurateurs of the Year Todd English: American Chef Gone Wild Julia Child: The Queen Is Dead Blue Hill: Everybody Must Get Stoned Live With Chef Larry