The Solo Chief

The Solo Chief

How to Make 15 Dishes for 25 People

Or: How to Prepare for the Unexpected and Succeed with a Crazy Idea

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Jurgen Appelo
Jul 17, 2026
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You can take on any crazy project, as long as you plan for shit to happen.

To celebrate the 25 years my spouse and I have been together, we organized a party. And because I like a personal challenge, I decided to prepare and cook the entire buffet myself. It was a crazy idea. Sure, I had some experience. I once cooked seven dishes for twelve people. But …

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