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Behind the Scenes in the Test Kitchen: A Lighthearted Exchange
In a recent conversation in the test kitchen, the mood was light as hosts discussed their culinary backgrounds and personal anecdotes. The exchange started with a playful banter about the worth of a specific hamantaschen recipe.
CM: I believe that’s worth half-a-point.
KV: I concur with that assessment.
JS: That sounds fair.
CM: I vividly recall that hamantaschen recipe; you demonstrated it in the test kitchen.
KV: Yes, I did. It was my first week here when David asked me to step in. He was pressed for time and asked if I could develop a hamantaschen recipe. I agreed without hesitation.
CM: Now, Kendra, what is the subtitle of Jesse’s cookbook Cookies?
KV: It seems like I’m getting all the challenging questions today.
CM: Don’t worry; some easier ones are coming your way.
KV: I was eager to showcase Jesse’s first recipe for Epicurious, but let’s see.
JS: This one is definitely not commonly referenced. It’s tricky.
KV: I’m stumped; I’ll just create a title. How about “The New Classics”?
JS: Are you serious? That’s fantastic!
CM: Incredible! How did you pull that off?
KV: I knew it had something to do with Jesse reinventing classic recipes.
JS: Absolutely impressive!
CM: Well done, Kendra.
JS: We’re on a roll here.
CM: Jesse, what did I cheekily comment on regarding Kendra’s attire during our recent Christmas party?
JS: Let me think for a moment.
KV: A hint might help.
JS: Yes, please!
KV: It had to do with the Christmas party outfit.
CM: Remember, my comments are usually appropriate.
KV: He typically doesn’t focus on my clothing choices.
CM: It would have to be something benign for it to come to mind.
JS: I’ll likely get this wrong, but I’ll try.
KV: No worries! The answer was the extremely high heels paired with socks.
JS: I suggested heels!
KV: Good job!
CM: And if I recall, they were open-toed as well.
KV: Exactly, open-toed high heels with socks.
CM: I’m not even opposed to high heels in the kitchen, but open-toed shoes raise safety concerns.
KV: That’s a funny way to look at it, considering you labeled it as a “sensible choice for the kitchen.”
CM: Great job, Jesse.
JS: This has been fun.
KV: Indeed, it’s been a good time.
CM: Now, Kendra, once Jesse had to take his computer in for tech support. What was the first comment the technicians made about it?
JS: They said, “This is an attack.”
KV: I may not recall exactly, but I think they remarked that before fixing it, they needed to clean it physically due to its unkempt state.
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