Heirloom-LA: October 2009

Heirloom-LA at The Oaks Gourmet Market

The Oaks Gourmet Market has opened and we have an entire refrigerator filled with fresh, packaged food that you can eat on the spot or toss in a handsome bowl for an easy and delicious meal!

Potato Salad with Bacon Aioli is one of my favorites.

Then there's various Fresh Pastas and pre-packaged Compound Butters that you can quickly heat your pastas in

Can't forget Veal Meatballs and Roasted Tomato Sauce as well as many other delicious sides and entrees!

And of course, Lasagna Cupcakes!

The Oaks Gourmet Market

1915 North Bronson Avenue at Franklin

323.871.8894

October Wedding in Malibu

We had some friends get married last weekend... on the fly!! Two weeks to plan this shin dig and let me tell you it went off splendidly!

The local was the bride's mother's place in Malibu and the music was provided by the bride's sister.

The cermony was casual and sweet and so loving.

Even their Pit Bull Daisy was in attendence!

We sent out tons of appetizers and then guests enjoyed Lamb Leg and Whole Roasted Halibut with Fingerling Potatoes and Market Vegetables served Family Style.

All the Best and Much, Much Love to you both, James and Lauren!!!!

October Wedding at The Upper Las Virgenes Preserve

Our next wedding was in Calabasas at the gorgeous Upper Las Virgenes Preserve where it's Event Coordinator, Joan, was delightful and attentive and eager to help in any way.

Bagpipes filled the sweeping views as guests arrived and were greeted with a special cocktail of fresh citrus, agave, peppercorns, and vodka to get this glorious celebration under way!

As the couple took photos as husband and wife, we sent out various Appetizers like...

Heirloom Gazpacho with Olives, Charred Buratta, and Purple Basil

Capponatta wrapped in Jicama

Velvety Cauliflower Soup Shooters with Peppadews and Crostini

We prepped the Vegetarian Feast in our portable kitchen out back as guests clinked their glasses to the many heartfelt toasts made for the couple's union. Cheers to that!!

October Wedding at The Smog Shoppe

October is for Weddings!!

Our first for the month was a great venue in Culver City called the Smog Shoppe. No hasseling moving from here to there. The wedding, the food, the party was all in one charming location.

Appetizers included Marinated Shrimp & Lentil Pate

Carne Cruda on Garlic Rubbed Toast with Speck Aioli

Spicy Tuna Tar Tar on Crispy Risotto Cakes

Wild Mushroom Ragu with Lemon and Parmesean on Baked Polenta Triangles

And Brandad Arancini with

Charred Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes

There were several action stations where Matt sliced Serrano Ham and a couple Whole Roasted Suckling Pigs.

After dinner, he carved a gorgeous and massive Fruit Platter to accompany Cake Monkey's delicious Chocolate and Red Velvet Cakes.

It was a beautiful ceremony where the bride and groom joyously lept to hug one another before their ceremonial kiss. Everyone was laughing and embracing the entire evening on full bellies making this an event to reflect on how much we love our job!!