Kitchen patrol

One of the very best things about working at Google is the food. Seriously, the food. I've eaten foie gras at Google. The freshest sushi. Handmade tortillas. Lobster. The culinary team is amazing, and they turn out delicious, healthy, organic food - different dishes - every single workday.

Today, I was lucky enough to be Google Kirkland's first guest chef. "Chef" is a bit of an exaggeration, but I got to make a kajillion tamales, spend a couple of hours at the service station. I arrived at 7:30, left at around 1:30. Now I think of it, I didn't have any break at all, and I didn't even notice. It was fantastic. (And the team were all very patient with the n00b under their feet.)

Here's today's menu.  I was working on the Action Station: lots of small plates, put together continuously. I'm going to be making tamales this weekend for sure.

OM NOM NOM

Herb and Shallot Salmon Burger on Grilled Baguette with a Light Fennel Slaw and Dill Mustard Dressing Served with Tabbouleh 
Salmon: Salmon, Shallot, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic, Bread Crumb. Slaw: Fennel, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Carrot, Red Onion, Parsley, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Orange Juice, Oil, Star Anise, White Vinegar, Yellow Mustard, Champagne Vinegar, Dill, Oil, Salt, Pepper, Cous Cous, Tomato, Green Onion, Cucumber, Parsley, Mint, Cumin, Lemon Juice, Oil


ACTION STATION

*Local Rhubarb, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Tart Topped with Balsamic Blackberry Glaze and Sautéed Spinach. 
Rhubarb, Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Egg, Basil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Flour, Blackberry, Balsamic, Sugar, Spinach

**Local Potato Risotto with Soy Milk, Grilled Artichokes and Fennel 
Russet Potato, Onion, Garlic, White Wine, Cayenne Pepper, Veg Stock, Soy Milk, Artichoke Hearts, Salt, Pepper, Fennel

*Smoked Tomato Cake with California Asparagus Escabeche 
Smoked Tomato, Onion, Celery, Rice, Sugar, Bread Crumb, Egg, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Cumin, Paprika, Rosemary, Asparagus, Red Chili Pepper, Sherry, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Pepper, Garlic

**Indian Eggplant Curry Soup Shooter with Garbanzo Pico 
Eggplant, Coconut Milk, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Grass, Veg Stock, Apple, Curry Powder, Cumin, Coriander, Red Pepper, Cinnamon, Dijon, White Balsamic, Cilantro. Pico: Garbanzo Bean, Tomato, Red Onion, Thai Chilies, Cilantro, Lime Juice

*Five Spice Tofu Stuffed Asian Tamale Topped with Julienne Vegetable Slaw and Sirachi Sour Cream 
Five Spice, Tofu, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Tamari, Chili Garlic Sauce, Veg Stock, Ginger, Lime Juice, Masa, Shortening. Slaw: Cabbage, Squash, Zucchini, Red Onion, Carrot, Cherry Tomato, Red Wine Vinegar, Cilantro, Oil, Garlic, Tamari, Sour Cream, Sirachi, Lime Juice


PIZZA

Pepperoni Pizza 
Pepperoni, Flour, Sea Salt, Yeast, Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Sugar, Mozzarella, Olive Oil


MEDITERRANEAN

**Super Veggie Explosion Stromboli 
Marinated Artichokes, Mushrooms, White Wine, Eggplant, Carrots, Beets, Poblanos, Marinara Sauce

Roasted Garlic and Sage Ground Chicken and Tomato Stromboli 
Roasted Garlic, Sage, Salt, Pepper, Chicken, Tomato, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce

*Thick Cheese Bread Pizza 
Flour, Yeast, Olive Oil, Cheese


VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

**Pan Crisped Seitan, Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Red Quinoa Cake with Red Wine Jus 
Wheat Protein, Vegan Worchestershire, Onion, Garlic, Thyme, Olive Oil, Oyster Mushrooms, Sea Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Quinoa, Flour, Maple Syrup, Baking Powder, Sea Salt, Soymilk, Red Wine, Vegetable Stock,


SOUPS

*Corn and Potato Chowder 
Milk, Heavy Cream, Mire Poix, Garlic, Tabasco, Corn, Potatoes, Thyme, Champagne Vinegar, Fresh Herbs

Italian Meatball and Tomato Soup 
Tomatoes, Mire Poix, Garlic, Chicken Stock, Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Herbs, Beef, Breadcrumb, Sea Salt, Pepper


HEALTHY STATION

**Garden of Sauteed Vegetables