The perfect response to: How would you like that cooked?

I don’t usually write about food – the last article about eating like a local when traveling is dated a few months back already. But after a recent corporate event I was invited to, I wanted to share some thoughts. It reminded me of one of those typical Christmas parties. Organized with all the best of intentions I’m sure, but despite all the jolly Christmas feelings (infused by the typical open bar) it typically makes me want to quit my job (figuratively speaking, that is, in case I had an actual job). I’m sure the ugly Christmas sweater was invented at one of those – just to make a statement.

When the time comes to order dinner, I usually go for a steak. Not because I’m a big fan of steak. Quite the contrary. I hardly ever cook steak at home, and definitely don’t eat meat everyday. I’m a part time vegetarian, you could say. But when I go out for dinner I enjoy having things I don’t usually (or easily) cook at home. Have you ever gone out for a steak? What’s the next question that usu…