Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Casual Buffet Engagement Party

This weekend we did such a sweet engagement party in a backyard here in Silverlake. Flowers were arranged in Mason jars and vintage vases for whimsy and cheer, and the food was a casual buffet where guests mingled and eventually found themselves singing to everything from Waylon Jennings to Eminem as a warm summer breeze embraced them all on this lovely evening of celebration. Here was the menu:

CHEESE PLATTER

Various Artisan Cheeses with Grilled Eggplant and Broccoli Rabe, Cumin Carrots, Roasted Purple and Yellow Cauliflower, Framani Salumi, Pizza Bread, and Crostini

SALAD FROM THE FARM

Organic Baby Mixed Greens and Frisee with Sweet Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Haricot Verts, Pickled Fennel and Peppers in Sherry Vinegar and Taggesche Olive Oil

BABY ARTICHOKE "CUPCAKE" LASAGNA

Individual Lasagnas made from Confit Baby Artichokes layered with Parmesean Reggiano and Fresh Hand Pulled Mozzarella

GRILLED PRIME RIBEYE CAP & JIDORI CHICKEN

Baby Fennell and Shallot Marinated Prime Montana Ribeye Cap Steak, Lemon and Rosemary Jidori Chicken served with Herb Salsa Verde and Spiced BBQ

Herb and Garlic Roasted Pee Wee Fingerling Potatoes, Sweet and SOur Cipolinni Onions, and Roasted Farmer's Market Vegetables

SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE

Summer Berries with Peach Puree, White Chocolate Cake, and Ginger Pastry Cream

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