It's no secret I love salmon, especially grilled salmon. But the usual flavors (terriyaki, dry rub, etc.) weren't what I was in the mood to eat for dinner. Luckily, that's when J found this amazing horseradish recipe. We skipped the cream sauce because we didn't have it on hand, but using this as a marinade … Continue reading Horseradish Grilled Salmon
Watercooler Chats
A University of Florida study recently found yet another reason to be friendly with your coworkers: Chatting with your colleagues can actually make you work harder. In the dissertation, "Interpersonal capitalization as a catalyst for “upward spirals” at work: The affective, interpersonal, and behavioral consequences of disclosing positive news to coworkers," the study's author, Dr. … Continue reading Watercooler Chats
Easiest Grilled Asparagus
I'm a recent convert to the deliciousness that is asparagus. I recently had the grilled asparagus at the Drunken Fish in St. Louis' Central West End. They were delicious! I also figured they couldn't be that hard to recreate. So when I saw a miso, wasabi and ginger salad dressing at the local grocery, I … Continue reading Easiest Grilled Asparagus
Resource: What Color is Your Parachute?
This book by Richard Bolles is a must read for recent graduates and anyone looking for a job or career change. It's a practical, easy read with tips, tricks and encouragement. In case you needed a bit more convincing that this book will motivate you to tweak your job search techniques for greater success, here … Continue reading Resource: What Color is Your Parachute?
Resource: Email Etiquette
The advice of Peggy Duncan, author of Conquer E-mail Overload With Better Habits, Etiquette, and Outlook, was recently featured in Shape Magazine (see you never know where you'll find words of work related wisdom!). The short article lists 5 of the most common email questions. When Do I need to use the CC line? To … Continue reading Resource: Email Etiquette