Lunch

 The five mother sauces – hollandaise, tomato, béchamel, veloute (gravy), and espagnole – are not light, but they should be respected and understood.

 Today I got real creative over lunchtime.  First, I came up with a new tuna sandwich combination: 1)  Mix chopped apples, yogurt and/or mayo, and chopped jalapeño together.2)  Spread on a piece of whole wheat bread.3)  Top with a bit of shredded pepper jack cheese and another piece of whole wheat bread. 

  Lunch today was a tangy, crunchy tuna sandwich inspired by waldorf salad.  The recipe is as follows:

Friday night I shared a delicious family-style dinner at Champa Thai with my girlfriends.  My pick was coconut curry scallops with potatoes and peanuts, and when there was a little leftover, I got to take it home.