Yesterday was a weird day.
I think in a lot of workplaces, people tend to cut loose on Fridays. Our company is undergoing a lot of changes, not the least of which are happening in our department and location. We used to be the headquarters and I always thought that was the place with the safest jobs. But that can be fatal when you get bought.
I think it was healthy for us to blow off some steam.
Yesterday was also a particularly yummy day.
We were graciously invited by Christina and Rainer out to their house for dinner. I had hinted pretty strongly during the planning phase that I wanted her to make Green Mango Salad. I almost felt guilty about that until it (a) she enlisted me in the preparation and (b) we sat down to eat it.
It is amazing (Tammy: I’m gloating at you. Oh, how was the Dult?). It’s like energy waves from the four dimensions of taste have intersected in my mouth:
- sweet (julienned mangoes*)
- sour (lime juice)
- spicy (thai chilis)
- GARLIC
Oh, and Christina left the cherry tomatoes whole, so I could pick them out quite easily. This stuff also makes a great leftover-breakfast. We also had Son-In-Law Eggs and Penang Curry. I’m trying to put pressure on Christina to post the recipe for the Penang Curry, but it will be difficult while I’m lounging on deck chairs and grazing the shipboard buffet, etc. But I promise I’ll try.
Here are some shots from the meal:
Have fun on your trip, and the Panang curry recipe is posted.
It all sounds wonderful. I will have to try the Son-in-law eggs, since I will have a son-in-law soon. They look terrific!
Have a beautiful trip. I’ll be thinking of you every day (at my desk!) and wondering what you’re doing. Check it all out for Dad and me.
Love,
Mom
[...] Our meal consisted of the aforementioned curry, Son-in-law Eggs, Christina’s Green Mango Salad, and a delicious spice cake that Sarah made. And I have to admit, it rocked. Cliff describes the mango salad: “It’s like energy waves from the four dimensions of taste have intersected in my mouth.” There’s more on the meal and the evening (including photos) in Cliff’s post. [...]