It’s “allez cusine” for Michelle Obama , who will announce the secret ingredient during her Food Network debut on Iron Chef America , in an episode premiering in January. The Jan. 3 premiere, which was partially shot in the White House, pits the White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford and Bobby Flay against Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse . The secret ingredient will involve anything that grows in the White House garden, reports the New York Times , and Michelle will discuss childhood obesity, farmers’ markets and her Healthy Kids Initiative. “What’s exciting for us is this is the first time I can remember the White House taking an active interest in doing something about diet and health,” says Mario. During her segment on the South Lawn, the first lady wore a pumpkin-colored dress, blue shoes and a short sweater. She pointed out the sweet potatoes, saying, “We are sweet potato lovers, especially the president.” Back in Kitchen Stadium the judges — Nigella Lawson , Jane Seymour and Dancing with the Stars contestant and Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin — had the honor of sampling such presidential bounty. More Reading: Kate Hudson & Michelle Obama Get Star Treatment at World Series Michelle Obama’s Dating Advice: Cute is Not Enough Romance in the Air for the Obamas’ Anniversary Michelle Obama Helps “Sesame Street” Celebrate 40 Years President Obama and First Lady Take Health Personally
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Michelle Obama Will Appear on Iron Chef America
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