Remember the first time you took pride in something you cooked? Maybe it was scrambled eggs. The light, fluffy texture and buttery, cheesy flavor not only tasting good but providing a little boost of confidence in your ability to make something delicious. Or maybe it was a simple pack of instant Ramen. All you had to do was boil a little water, place the dry square of noodles in the pot, add the seasoning packet and stir. But for all its’ simplicity, the end result was a dish that looked in the bowl the same way it looked in the picture on the package, and it tasted like you did it right – savory and flavorful. Not a very complex process at all. But preparing it made you feel like you were capable of creating tasty meals, including your recent experiments in all things Ramen. Maybe making this savory soup made you feel accomplished at the stovetop when you were a child of eleven or twelve years old and it was among some of your first attempts at cooking anything at all. Now, decades later, Ramen has been elevated from an easy, low-budget meal to a sumptuous and celebrated dish, combining high-quality proteins, savory herbs and fresh, colorful vegetable to create a hearty and nutritious one-dish work of culinary art. And those scrambles eggs that filled your tummy and lifted your spirits? Perhaps, they have evolved over the years into the careful and confident preparation of the perfect soft-boiled egg, a smooth and creamy finishing touch to the Ramen. If that evolution has not yet happened, it’s not too late. Give yourself the experience, the sense of pride and accomplishment in a dish well-made. And be it cocktail, mocktail or just the right red or white, don’t forget to raise a glass. Whether for friends and family, for that special someone, or just for you – the special someone in your mirror – make the effort and savor the results. Here’s to you. Here’s to Bold Plating.