The Greeting Note
Smoked salmon mousse on rye crisp with dill, lemon zest & a whisper of horseradish — the pre-brief in edible form
Before every event, Oke sends panelists a 'moderator's greeting note' — friendly, specific, and impossible to ignore
Why this bite? Femi sends every panelist a pre-event greeting note. This precisely composed crostini is that note — in edible form.
The Story
Before every event she runs, Femi Oke sends each panelist what she calls a 'moderator's greeting note.' It is friendly and specific: it tells speakers what she plans to do, asks them to come with stories rather than talking points, and directs them to listen to each other on stage. This elegant crostini — precise, layered, and delivered with care — is the edible version of that note: everything you need to know, in one well-composed bite.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- 8 oz smoked salmon
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Fresh dill
- Lemon zest
- Horseradish
- Dark rye crisps
Preparation
- 1.Blend smoked salmon with cream cheese, lemon zest, and a touch of horseradish until smooth.
- 2.Pipe or spoon mousse onto dark rye crisps.
- 3.Garnish with fresh dill fronds and a curl of lemon zest.
- 4.Arrange on dark slate — each one identical, like a well-run briefing.
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