Not often do I really feel like I can just be in my element, focusing on exactly what I love to do, just for my own self. The creation of a menu to the execution is still a thrill for me. Recently I have been all about caring for others and meeting my very basic and simple needs: Food, water, shelter, sleep and of course nesting for our upcoming new arrival, baby Poppie. Therefore my 'self' as well as my blog has suffered a bit. No regrets however. Last weekend, as I worked a catering gig with my friend, Chef Melissa Peterman of HoneyBeeSting.com & Foodista.com, I realized cooking and menu planning SHOULD be part of my basic and simple needs. I love it and it brings out the best in me. I'm revived, replenished and inspired (of course after I sleep and recover). Its a joy to work with a partner who practically shares the same brain in regards to food. A happy client is icing on the cake! here is our menu below:
Appetizers
Dragon Rolls
Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew Peppers
Dragon Rolls
Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew Peppers
Amuse Bouche
Balsamic Pork Belly Skewers with Caramelized Figs & Watercress
Balsamic Pork Belly Skewers with Caramelized Figs & Watercress
Salad
Arugula & Sorrel Salad with Soft Boiled Duck Egg Sprinkled with Black Hawaiian Sea Salt
Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Chive Blossoms, Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
Intermezzo
Mango sorbet, Kaffir Lime & Mint Simple Syrup topped with Borage Flowers
Main
Basil Chimchurri Marinated Grilled Flank Steak, Heirloom Tomatoes, Rustic Herb Mash
Fin
Grilled Pound Cake with Mike & Jean’s Berry Farm Raspberry Sauce
Grilled seasonal Stone Fruit, Local Cream freshly whipped, Chiffonade of Chocolate Mint
Grilled seasonal Stone Fruit, Local Cream freshly whipped, Chiffonade of Chocolate Mint
YUMMY!!! Glad you are getting reconnect with the "self"
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