1.   As she lifted her wrist to slice air salmon, she launched into the relative merits of Norwegian versus Scotch.

2.   Cured salmon is sliced to order in a Manhattan delicatessen.

3.   Just before serving, add the lemon juice, diced cucumbers and sliced salmon.

4.   So the salmon was sliced, pounded and stuffed with a mixture of black olives and cured lemon rind, roasted red peppers and herb pesto.

5.   The salmon can be sliced hours before serving.

6.   To serve, slice the salmon very thin and serve with the mascarpone cream and toast points.

7.   To serve, slice salmon very thinly, and serve with lemon wedges and light toast, if desired.

8.   Using a very sharp knife, slice the salmon thinly on the diagonal, as for smoked salmon.