Today at The Club (file under Ever the New Adventure)

Hello friends. I apologize for the flurry of posts but I find myself with a bit more energy than I had yesterday. Probably care of the sleep that I got. So when I got in this morning I did my usual set up and then set to work doing the prep and creating the specials.

Tomorrow I only worked no the pasta and decided to go with a spinach and cheese cannelloni topped with a basil tomato sauce. I also created the weekly quiche and fish specials. This week we are going to be serving a Quiche Alsacienne which has bacon, Swiss cheese and onion. The fish dish that I created was a Coconut and Panko Encrusted Tilapia which will be served on a red quinoa and topped with a spicy apricot marmalade. It should, in my humble opinion, fly off the line.

I also realized today that Sous Chef R and I think very much alike. Not just when it comes to food but also the world at large. As we worked away we spoke about all manner of subjects including the Disclosure project and the Nazi Bell. It is nice to have intellectually stimulating conversation while I work. Very nice indeed. I also got to bond a bit with one of my colleagues who I am going to call Ma. Great kid.

So the next few days are going to be quite busy, but, that’s what I love to do. Oh I almost forgot, I got to speak with Mr. S and Mr. M again this morning. They asked a bit about me and why I do what I do and I told them because I love food and I love to serve people. It s what I was put on this earth to do and that I am very passionate about it. They both said it is obvious and it shows and that they don’t want me to go anywhere. I explained to them that I am treating the club as my test kitchen and I didn’t plan on going anywhere fast. They both breathed a sigh of relief. I wished them a great day and went on my way.

Also I got two great compliments from members yesterday. When people order food to go and I am not in the weeds I write little messages on the to go containers (did the same thing at Without Reservation). Messages like; “Do something that scares you today.” Or “Be inspired today.” Or “Have a fabulous day.” Just a simple little note, along with “Enjoy” and I sign my name to it. Well a woman came in and asked the manager who writes the little notes on the boxes. He told her and she said that the notes make her day and that she can hardly wait to see the guy that does it. I don’t do it because I want recognition, I do it, because it is at the core of who I am as a human. I want to enrich people’s lives and that is why I do what I do.

Carnegie once said; “No man can become rich without himself enriching others” My only addendum to that is I am already wealthy for enriching others lives. Each and every day. What about you?

Are you dreaming big and inspired?

A la prochaine

SDM