I was a sophomore, and it was my first day babysitting for a new family. I’d met them once before in a casual interview, and I was feeling confident they’d like me. Then, I was faced with the ultimate request: cooking dinner.
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I was able to use some salmon they caught on a fishing trip. Let me repeat that for emphasis: SALMON. THEY GOT IT ON A FISHING TRIP.
I couldn’t mess it up because they’d never be able to eat the same freshly-caught salmon again. I was nervous. I didn’t know where anything was or what they had in their cabinets. I decided to make a three ingredient recipe (that isn’t pancakes), and the rest is history.
Spoiler alert: It was delicious and I still work for this family.
If you’re ever in a foreign kitchen with no knowledge of what’s behind the cabinet and fridge doors, salt and a sear is your safest bet.