OFFICER’S BALL
PATOR SYSTEM

“I do say, this quiche is simply to die for!” the Valkear General’s wife said in the most naturally snobbish whine I had ever heard before breaking into well rehearsed laughter that even the most critical directors of stage plays would have to applaud.

She made me sick.

I pulled at the bottom of my dress jacket, looked down at the crease of my well pressed trousers. I felt very out of place at this function, but it was a required duty, and I was never to walk away from duty, even if it was the most hostile snake pit I had ever been in.

“Don’t you agree, Matar Colonel? Are these not simply the most dreamy appetizer your palette has ever enjoyed?” She smiled again, her heading tilting back for more canned laughter.

I had the overwhelming urge to shove quiche down her throat until she choked and died.

“Excuse me,  ma’am.”

I grabbed the rim of my officer’s hat, bowing my head slightly, and took my leave lest some unfortunate quiche accident had to be explained away.

I walked into the kitchen, found a refrigerating unit, and grabbed a beer, cracking the cap off on the edge of a shelf, and guzzling half the bottle in my first gulp.

One of the kitchen workers, a cook, I couldn’t be sure, smiled and nodded. He came by with a tray full of appetizers.

“Try this. Simple and to the point… for men like us.” he winked conspiratorially.

I picked up the small morsel of food and popped it in my mouth, letting it roll around while I chewed it. It was simply delicious.

Several beers, several hours, several simple snacks later, it turned out to be an enjoyable evening.

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Salmon Cream Cheese Crackers

You’re in luck today. You’re getting three options for one very simple, very tasty recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

• thinly sliced salmon
• cream cheese (your preference)
• half sliced whole wheat bagel,Wasa Bread, or thickly sliced Cucumber
• dill seasoning (optional)

METHOD:

1. Cover bagel half/wasa bread/cucumber with cream cheese
2. Place salmon on top

It doesn’t get easier than that!

And by choosing a light cream cheese, and using the cucumber, not only can it be delicious, but it still can be somewhat nutritious as well!