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Baked Salmon in Parchment

April 23rd, 2006 | Category: Meat, Chicken & Seafood

Last week, an ex-colleague/partner in crime/drop-dead-gorgeous close friend, who bears a striking resemblance to Carrie @ Sex and the City, was over for dinner. As always, this get-together was full of laughter, reminiscence of the old days at work and -of course- food.

We started planning the menu a couple of weeks in advance. She specifically had ‘one of those main dishes where only 10% of the plate is full with overly impressive and colourful food’ in mind. After she turned down a couple of suggestions - and knowing that 10% of the plate would be 100% self deception for people like us - she settled for a full plate of baked salmon and vegetables.

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The Gang

April 20th, 2006 | Category: Memoir/Meme/Misc.

Grandma

At our agency, we are very fortunate to have a garden. Our work days are usually pretty hectic. So it is kind of like a haven… to get some fresh air, drink a cup of coffee or simply chill out on a bench… And we are even more fortunate to be sharing it with these wonderful creatures.

Since the very day our agency was moved here, it has always been a home to cats who would otherwise be living on the streets rummaging through trash cans to find food. Since I started working here, I have witnessed three generations.

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Sirloin Steak in Cafe de Paris Sauce - Tomato Rice

April 17th, 2006 | Category: Meat, Chicken & Seafood, Memoir/Meme/Misc.

A friend of mine, who is a very talented sculptor, had an exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland last year. This was her first exhibition abroad so a couple of friends and I decided to go with her in advance of the opening day to help with the set up.

During our 3 day stay, I spent nearly every minute of my free time at a store called Globus. Not only did I eat the best Chinese food ever and bought my beloved melamine serveware, but I also found something very precious: Cafe de Paris spice mix.

spice melamin