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RICOTTA 2: Getting Even If you've been able to imagine the scene so far, you won't have any trouble with the rest. It's a year later to the day and there's call for celebration! It's the one-year anniversary for you and your ricotta-hero and there's matrimony on the horizon. Who jests by the ricotta, falls by the ricotta, I say! Your moment has arrived -- it's time to make him swallow that "Ricottina". This way you get two birds with one stone: the boyfriend and the boss. Even bland fare like ricotta cheese, used properly, can be transformed into something of a weapon. Blend 7oz. of ricotta with 4oz. of a grated smoky cheese such as provola, scamorza or caciocavallo and add 4oz. of cubed ham. If the mixture appears too soft, add 1 or 2 slices of toasted bread in crumbs. Revenge can never be too sweet -- or too hot! Paprika, or a pinch of chili powder or a little Tabasco, maybe? Be generous! Roll the mixture into 25-30 balls, coating half with toasted sesame seeds and half with poppy seeds. Refrigerate until serving at the party, of course. Picture the big boss, he who dared call you "Ricottina" in public. Picture him happy now, about the impending nuptials. He kisses you, tosses a little ricotta snack into his mouth - good catch- and the look on his face as it explodes in his mouth is exquisite! Who knows if it was solely by chance he got the one hors d'oeuvre "loaded" with a whole chili... Now picture this- it's yet another year later and nobody, but nobody in the office dares call you "Ricottina". Who knows? Maybe they caught on to the fact that you're a vindictive little thing. Or maybe it's just that now you're the boss's wife... Back to tactic 1 |
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