Franka's career in advertising knows only one direction: up, up, up. But just as she's poised to win a major contract for her agency, as well as a promotion, her rival steals her presentation, nabbing the contract and the raise. Franka quits, and from now on, it's down, down, down. She can't pay her bills, can't find an adequate job, and can't bring herself to telling her parents. The only thing that's still alive and kicking is her self-confidence. So when she gets a lowly job at a catering service, she throws herself heart and soul into her new work, and soon comes up with some badly needed marketing ideas. Jakob, her boss, is none too pleased with her suggestions, and even though she and Jakob are definitely attracted to one another, he fires her in order to cut down on costs. Undaunted, Franka sets up her own catering service, "Sweet & Spicy," and snaps up Jakob's clients. But while they're at each other's throats, their assistants are quietly working on a reconciliation. When Franka realizes she needs Jakob's help, they finally lay down their arms and cooperate. The couple's future looks promising ? but the proof is in the pudding?