I know it's late but:
it seems that Ken did not win. ahemm.

Today was a really crappy day and somehow, it just came together. Everything ending up being alright due to a few good friends.

The butcher I deal with just handed me 3 pounds of sliced Parma as I walked in. uhhhh??? OK Thanks!!! Ciao!!

The French bakery had fresh baked ficelle. (little baguettes) We cut up some Gruyere, brie and pate. Phillipe grabbed a plate of cornichon, pickled baby onions, french butter and dijon.

The 5 of us ate this while standing at a prep table, in the hot kitchen, on a bitter cold and windy day; today aint so bad after all.

Hope everybody was able, at least once this week, to spend some unexpected time with friends. The best meals are often not what but with who.