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
