Hometown Buffet: the plate-by-plate

Plate No. 4 (Oliver)

Clockwise from top:

• Cherry Jell-O
• Mashed potatoes with gravy
• Cantaloupe
• Rancher's select steak
• Green salad with Italian dressing
• Minestrone

In what must be a food-induced fit of madness, Shane and I independently come to the conclusion that cherry Jell-O will complement grilled beef nicely, rather like mint jelly alongside lamb chops. In reality, the jarring contrast in texture almost convinces us to throw in the towel. Almost.