"My Caterer"

[fullygoldy]

Exciting things are afoot, I tell you. DH & I have gained access to a commercial kitchen, which means we will now be able to advertise our catering services. I have begun work on a website, and we hope to have it go live soon. We are now putting the word out that we'll be available this holiday season in the greater Madison area.

As those of you who know us personally have learned, we are extremely passionate about food and entertaining. Catering has been a hobby for us almost since we've been together. We used to say "we do it more for love than for money," and while the sentiment remains, our goal now is to have catering become the major generator of income for both of us.

As I sat down to post this, my fax machine rang. Incoming was the signed proposal for a holiday party on Dec. 6 which we will now be providing for the Gay and Lesbian Business Alliance! I love winning jobs! It really doesn't have anything to do with size either, I just love having a client say "Yes, you are the one for me." I've won jobs as small as $100 and as large as $3.5 mil over the years, and I always get the same thrill of victory. With catering, I hope that thrill will start coming on a daily basis ::g::

If you're interested in the menu for the GBLA, read on:

They requested an hors d'oeuvres menu with the stipulation that they'd prefer finger foods. It's a holiday party, so the theme was ready-made.  They are expecting 40-50 people.  Beverages are not our responsibility.

Cranberry-Glazed Brie with pears, apples and french bread (one taste says "christmas")

Curried Apple Mini Quiches

Scallop Ceviche (served with skewers)

Savory Antipasto Wreath - a fairly traditional antipasto platter, but arranged to look like a wreath with rosemary spears as the garnish.

A trio of dips:  Warm Artichoke and Salsa dip, Mushroom-Hazelnut Pate', and a basic Buttermilk Ranch served in interesting containers (I'm still working those out).

A variety of crudite's, breads, and crackers to accompany the dip trio and antipasto.

Holiday Spinach Pinwheels - green, red and white pinwheels of spinach, creamy cheese and red pepper.

Mini Creme Puffs - which I will either have to get the recipe for, or hire cfxjosh  to make for me, because his are the best.

You too could have a lovely holiday party or luncheon or whatever else you've been dreaming of, with a personalized menu to fit your taste and budget, by contacting "My Caterer" aka goldydecker@hotmail.com

Comments

[kitnish.livejournal.com]

Cool! Congratulations! :) I'm sure you guys are going to be a big success.

[cfxjosh.livejournal.com]

I think we can come to some equitable arrangement on the Puuuuufs

(Bwahahaha)

Congrats on scoring the legit kitchen!

[leathermines.livejournal.com]

Soo... if we sub for the puffs, do we get to use the commercial kitchen, too?

[fullygoldy.livejournal.com]

eh. there's apparently a glitch with the health dept., so I don't even know if *we'll* have access for this event. ::sigh::

::grumble grumble grumble::

[(Anonymous)]

Congratulazioni! Mi ricordo di molte delle festività fini voi e caro marito per prepararsi nel passato! Il formaggio blu ha farcito la rotella del brie è soltanto uno dei molti impianti che matrici culinari squisiti fini avete realizzato! Per non essere verso l'esterno fatto vicino dalle olive tritate del pettine e del mollusco farcite mano che erano assolutamente un amore che fa l'esperienza!

Tutto dalle mani di voi ed il vostro caro marito sono riempiti di amore assoluto ed uno può quasi assagiare il sapore del vostro sesso con ogni morso.

Desidero voi tutti gli amore e fortuna che possono conced su due tali genti meravigliose e sulla vostra famiglia.

John Luc Piccard

[fullygoldy.livejournal.com]

Did you think you could fool me? I'm pretty sure this is CC.... But thanks for the warm and lovely words. ::smile::

[(Anonymous)]

Please forgives me broken Italiano but of course it was I!
Congrats again, I know how much catering means to both of you. May your clientele and your reputation grow in abundance.
CC ::hugs::

[(Anonymous)]

Congratulations! I wish for you the very best and that is sure to follow. MarkJ