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How Chocolate Alleviates Worry
For an upcoming dinner party, I’ve decided to try my hand at homemade gravlax. I was inspired at the Farmer’s Market on Sunday when I spotted a lavish bunch of dill, and right nearby was a vendor who reportedly sells the best salmon in town. The pairing was serendipitous and I couldn’t resist. As I write this, the fish has been curing for 24 hours. I’m told it takes up to 3 days. So far, there’s no evidence of any curing, but I’m hoping for the best. To miminize my worry, I’m counting on a chocolate cookie recipe to bring the meal to a delicious close.
Neon by Martin Creed
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You’re so adventurous in the kitchen!
I like challenges in the kitchen. I’m always curious to see if a difficult recipe is worth the effort to do again. I’d say not more than 50% make the cut.
How did the gravlax turn out? Does it make the cut?
The gravlax was good. Soooooo much work. By the time the process was over, I could hardly look at it. Thanks for asking, and no, the gravlax did not make the cut.
Where does the chocolate come into the picture?
Chocolate cookies. I’m confident in the recipe that even if the gravlax is a bust, I know the dinner will end on a high note.