The event calendar has slowed to a crawl with several elegant Holiday dinners going out the door. As the kitchen begins to exhale, the chefs don their Elf costumes, reroute the sled and shop like it's judgement day. So many gifts to purchase and so much traffic to avoid. It's like appearing in an episode of
Survivor. Making up for lost time is easier said than done, but we do it deftly. And we do it with love. We have some very dedicated employees with joyous families. Putting your family first is the greatest Guilty Pleasure of all. But so is taking care of yourself. The magic of shopping for others only works if you spoil yourself as well.
Sometimes it's procuring a rare Brazilian Rum like
Leblon Cachaca. That
Amazon firewater works for me. If you have not stoked the embers with that Guilty Pleasure, you are missing a special moment. Other times it's a timeless fashion like Thin Mint's hand sewn boots from Portland Oregon. The quality of her new leather boots is magnificent and the look is sublime. This ability to balance the beam between giving and receiving will always enrich to your good character. Do not miss out on the opportunity to play it forward. It's so worth it!
One domain where Guilty definitely knows his good fortune, is the catering kitchen. I may be in charge in the Executive Suite, but once I walk through the commissary doors, everything changes. Thin Mint is the Boss and she's the BOMB . With a refined pallet and extensive knowledge base, Thin Mint is the keeper of the flame. She is remarkable on so many levels. Just ask any of our staff or discerning clentele. With a warm smile or cool refrain, our Executive Chef can teach, motivate, delegate and inspire.
Our staff is always learning new techniques and our clients benefit from that evolution. The need for menu development never stops and our staff knows that innovation can happen 24/7. For a Guilty Soul like me, it's always fun in the kitchen. It's hard not to be gleeful when there's sweet and savory to explore. Like a New Year's Day parade, an impromptu Guilty Pleasure moment is always worthy of the front row. Here's a photo from Thursday's dessert sampling. It's good to be Guilty. Every Day!!!
