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For starters, I'd like some milk and whiskey....

A muscle towed my brow upward. "We are talking fine dining, people, and I want you all to go international," I announced to a group of Marketing majors last Sunday. These are what I fancied from their presentation:

1. Red mullet and skordalia (Greek)
2. Salmon sashimi with avocado (Japanese)
3. Braised halibut provencal (French)
4. Chargrilled prawns with lemongrass, tomatoes and coconut (Malaysian)
5. Lamb Steak with tequila and chilli (Mexican)
6. Veal roast with aromatic herbs and potatoes (Italian)
7. Roast mutton with red currant jelly (English)
8. Vermicilli with oyster mushrooms and king prawns (Vietnamese)
9. Somboon crab curry (Thai)
10. Chicken chow mien (Chinese American)
11. Barbecued lamb cutlets with mango and coriander salsa (African)
12. Bulalo (Filipino)
13. Paella vegetarian (Spanish)

Never again will I go to work with an empty stomach.

Megan and Janet host Thursday Thirteen. Click here for more lists.

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  1. Alice AudreyJuly 22, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    You've got me salivating.

    My list is here.

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  2. HazelJuly 22, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Alice, I was too :D

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  3. Brenda NDJuly 22, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    It all sounds good. Wish I was coming to dinner. :)

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  4. HazelJuly 23, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Brenda, come on over :)

    Divaa, lol!

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  5. lovesmukiwaJuly 23, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    There should be a warning not tro read your post while hungry!

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  6. KristenJuly 23, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    I'll take an order of #2, to go please.

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  7. HazelJuly 23, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    lovesmukiwa, :D

    Harriet, and it must be a lovely pink too :)

    Kristen, here you are... .)

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  8. jillconyersJuly 23, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    It all sounds so yummy.

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  9. HazelJuly 23, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    jill, yeah and they make me want to run to some restaurant

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  10. sherileeJuly 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    What a fun idea for a post! So very diverse, those menu ideas.

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  11. HazelJuly 23, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    sherilee, it's what probably happens when people go international :)

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  12. Susan Helene GottfriedJuly 24, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    I'm going to join YOU for dinner. Wow. What a menu!

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  13. HazelJuly 24, 2010 at 1:49 AM

    Susan, I'll be delighted to have you join me for dinner

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  14. Adelle LaudanJuly 25, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    I'm so glad I have a full tummy lol
    Great list. Happy Belated T13!

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  15. HazelJuly 26, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Adelle, great for you :D

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