Monday, August 8, 2011

wedding day brunch

Recently, I had the opportunity to prepare a brunch for a local bride and groom on their wedding day. They brought along about 170 of their nearest and dearest. If I do say so myself, I put together a truly scrumptious feast! It really turned out well. Here is the menu for the event along with a couple of party pics. enjoy!







Hors d' Oeuvres Italiano!

I've had several requests for antipasti platters and other Italian appetizers. I love any dish that involves an artichoke. Here are some recent party preparations...

 Antipasti

 Large Antipasti

 Bruchetta bar featuring tomato basil, white bean & artichoke, and roasted thyme mushroom bruschettas.

 These are little mozzarella & basil with marinated tomato skewers

This is a pesto drenched goat cheese ball topped with roasted pine nuts. Also served with herb cream cheese stuffed grape tomatoes and toast points.

Prosciutto wrapped melon & breadsticks

Sundried tomato & pesto goat cheese torta

Monday, August 1, 2011

organic farmer in the city

I was determined to get a little garden going this year, even if my yard is very small and doesn't get full sun. It is working out quite nicely! I am so excited about my tomatoes! And I think they are just getting started. My cherry tomato plant is nearly 8' tall. Basil, parsley, chives, rosemary, thyme! So nice to be able to cook fresh! My bruschetta recipe is so simple, but it will knock your socks off. Try it while everything is still in season!

BRUSCHETTA: Slice and toast a french baguette. While still warm, rub with garlic cloves and sprinkle with salt & pepper. In a bowl combine 3 or 4 large ripe diced tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic,  a handful of chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons each of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, salt & pepper to taste. Serve tomato mixture in the bowl with the toast on the side. Let your guests serve their own so the juices can soak into the bread, but don't stick around long enough to mess up that CRUNCH of the crisp bread! YUM!!





Saturday, July 30, 2011

custom cookies

 I now feel like I have perfected the shortbread cookie. Thanks to an old family recipe and a little creativity, these cookies can be decorated however your little heart desires. I love the butterflies and my new hot air balloons! So much fun! Let me know if you have an idea and I'll try to make it happen. Contact me for more information and pricing.






Thursday, July 28, 2011

yummy weeknight dinners

Chicken pot pie... the ultimate comfort food!

 Artichoke, tomato & white wine mussels... with Champagne!

 Faucon Salads... for delivery!
Cheddar Herb Biscuits... fresh from the oven!


Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

various party eats

 Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel Platter
 Three olive cheese biscuits

 Cheese platter with fruit & crackers

chocolate covered strawberries

Heavenly Deviled Eggs

Pesto goat cheese ball with stuffed grape tomatoes

Lemon tartlets

 4 Layer Chocolate Nutella Cake

 Stuffed Apricot Baked Brie

 Fresh Veggie Platter & Spinach Dip

 Fresh Veggie Platter with Curry & Herb Dips