Turkish Babies

Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by a painting or song or a landscape? Yes, yes and yes on my part. But the other night....it was simply a Turkish fig that made my mouth drop open and start salivating. I could barley get my tasks done because I kept stopping to admire what nature had brought to my cutting board that day. Yet another proud moment in Heirloom catering, that did not feel like work to me. It was my last gig until Poppie arrives...which, for that, I am thankful. It was a beautiful summer day, and once again I got to spend the day cooking with my always cheerful co-chef, Melissa. We both shared the 'experience' of those figs....as well as all of the other summery fresh ingredients that we kept sampling and communicating to each other through satisfied and in-the-moment facial expressions. The only mistake was the batch of risotto that could have fed and army instead of a group of women probably more interested in the opening of baby presents and hearing of nursery decor than carbo loading on the "light fare" served at an evening baby shower. That said once again proudly, the menu was a hit.

Menu

Summer Gouda Tart with Wild Mushrooms & Spring Greens

Local Cheeses, Artisan Breads & Butter, Marinated Olives, Spicy Peach Paste & Seasonal Berries

Roasted Asian Chicken & Soba Noodle Salad, Togarashi seared Bok Choy, Squash

Ginger-Lime Vinaigrette

Balsamic Pork Belly Skewers with Caramelized Turkish Figs

Sweet Pea Risotto, Shaved Reggiano, Watercress, Mint & Pea Vines

Cherry Clafouti Tart & Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites with Crème Fraiche and Raspberries