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Grilling is like driving – everyone thinks he's great at it. But just as some people smoothly ease into a parallel space with an inch between the bumpers of the cars in front and in back, some cooks take grilling to an art. This is evidenced on Travel Chan- nel's "American Grilled." The episode Wednesday, Aug. 27, is in Austin, Texas, where, as always contestants work with local foods and host and judge David Guas presides. Among the challenges in Wednesday's episode are chefs cooking beef heart, cactus and cowboy bread, which is essen- tially a type of biscuit. Talking from Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery, his restaurant in Arling- ton, Va., Guas enthusiastically chats about his menus, the shows, cooking and, especially, grilling. For those who have never grilled, Guas says, "Start tomorrow. Get out there. I don't know what they are waiting for. There are so many entry levels. It is more of a lifestyle than anything. I don't want to cheapen it by saying it is just another way to cook. "I started by watching my dad grill- ing," he continues. "We all have a little pyro in us. There is something very mes- merizing about that." He recommends buying a grill to fit your space, whether a tiny balcony in a high-rise apartment or a huge grill in a large backyard. Q: What is always in your refrigerator? A: "A jar of Duke's mayonnaise, a southern brand. Duke's is top notch. Zatarain's Creole Mustard, I collect mustard. I probably have seven differ- ent mustards. I've got to have creole and Dijon, and an array of hot sauces, Louisiana-style Texas Pete or Crystal Hot Sauce, and I have like 15 others. Crystal's is my most versatile. Always in my refrigerator always, is a good block of New York sharp cheddar, some chicken stock or some form of stock. Onions, bell pepper and celery." Q: What did you have for dinner last night? A: "Chicken kabobs on the grill, grilled by yours truly, a quinoa salad with Brussels sprouts and Craisins, toasted almonds. I had seared salmon, grilled ba- guette. It was a smorgasbord. Last night we had seven or eight people over to watch the show at the house. And, Mary- land tomato salad with crumbled feta." Q: What are you cooking lately? A: "Seasonally I look forward to so much in this region. Green peanuts are in, fresh peanuts right out of the ground. When they are green, they are crunchy and chewy. If you are going to boil pea- nuts, take them from the green stage." David Guas of 'AMERICAN GRILLED' knows when to turn up the heat BY JACQUELINE CUTLER David Guas BEST JON VOIGHT MOVIES "Midnight Cowboy" (1969) Well, of course. Voight had done television and stage work, but there was no question that the screen arrival of hustler Joe Buck also marked the arrival of a major new star. "Deliverance" (1972) Along with Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox, Voight made viewers think twice about taking camping trips for a while. And possibly still does. "Conrack" (1974) A heartfelt Voight performance fuels this fine account of novelist Pat Conroy's ("The Prince of Tides") days as a teacher in the South. "Coming Home" (1978) A richly deserved Oscar went to Voight as a wheelchair-bound, war-opposing veteran who becomes involved with the wife (fellow Academy Award winner Jane Fonda) of another military man (Bruce Dern). "Runaway Train" (1985) To witness an actor's complete dedication to a role, watch Voight as an escaped convict who refuses to back down in his quest for independence, even when he's trapped with others aboard the title vehicle. "Heat" (1995) Voight's scenes as a low-keyed facilitator of a master felon's (Robert De Niro) crimes are among the best in this superbly sprawling saga. "Mission: Impossible" (1996) This update of the classic TV series is best-known as a Tom Cruise vehicle, but Voight does a marvelous job of redefining IMF leader Jim Phelps, both in playing him traditionally and in adding twists. "Anaconda" (1997) He may chew all of the scenery when the giant reptile isn't chewing on him, but boy, is Voight fun as this piece's villain. "Varsity Blues" (1999) If you're a school athlete, you don't want a coach as heartless and manipulative as the one played by Voight ... which actually is a tribute to the effectiveness of the performance. "Ali" (2001) He certainly gets a big assist from the makeup department, but it also takes Voight's typically committed acting to flesh out the image of sportscasting icon Howard Cosell. "Getaway" (2013) As a whole, this is far from a great movie – but as a showcase for Voight's distinctive voice, as the unseen mystery man who forces hard-driving Ethan Hawke through his paces, it's top-notch. BY JAY BOBBIN "Coming Home" "Ali" "Deliverance" 8 The Goshen News • TV Spotlight • August 25 - 31, 2014

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