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    The Empress of Joy
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    The Empress of Joy

    A one-inch goat cheese round with pomegranate seed, honey & micro herbs — joy in a single spoonful

    She leads with joy, builds with strategy, and shows up with purpose

    Why this bite? Monique leads with designed joy. This jewel-bright crostini — generous, vibrant, impossible to resist — is joy as strategy.

    The Story

    Monique Ruff-Bell, TED's Chief Program and Strategy Officer, leads with joy as infrastructure. From fifth-grade cheerleading to Money20/20 to TED, she has proven that energy, when shared right, moves people. This pomegranate crostini is that philosophy: jewel-bright, generous, and impossible to resist — joy designed to be shared, not performed.

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    Prep: 15 minYield: 12 pieces

    Ingredients

    • Goat cheese
    • Pomegranate seeds
    • Honey
    • Baguette
    • Microgreens
    • Pistachios

    Preparation

    1. 1.Toast baguette rounds until golden.
    2. 2.Spread goat cheese generously.
    3. 3.Top with pomegranate seeds and crushed pistachios.
    4. 4.Drizzle with honey and garnish with microgreens.

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