A Day in the Life of a Chef: January 26th Private Catering for 30+!

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

January 26th Private Catering for 30+!

Yowzers, what a night! Over 30 people and BOY WERE THEY HUNGRY! I'm not sure if they drank more than they ate, but everyone loved everything, so there :P

The menu for the evening:

Theme: Steak Night

Starter Courses (3)

Jumbo Shrimp w/ Grilled Avocado Cocktail Sauce
Assorted Cheese Display with Crackers
Pan-Seared Diver Scallops w/ Chunky Mediterranean Tapenade

Salad Course

Crisp Caesar Salad w/ Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Anchovies and House Made Dressing

Main Course

Pan-Seared Tenderloin of Beef w/ Caramelized Onion and Wild Mushroom Ragout

Dessert Course

Cranberry Orange Crème Brulee

About me...

I'm very passionate about food; eating, creating and working around it! I love this crazy food-service industry and all the insanity that comes with it. No matter what kitchen I find myself in, I always feel in my element.

I grew up in a blue collar New Hampshire mill town with a mother who loved to cook more than anyone I knew. She taught me a lot. Not only how to read my first cookbook, but about passion for big flavors. Creating food wasn't just a chore for her, it was an escape and a journey.

My dad, occasionally, would take us out to eat. We had so much fun grabbing some fried clams at the local "Clam Box" or "Golden Rod". Driving around in that old '71 Dodge Duster with the windows rolled down on our way to eat at our neighborhood diner "Lenny's Lunch" was exciting!

Today, I make people smile for a living with culinary creations that spawn from a deep desire to feed ones soul. I'm convinced that I couldn't be more fulfilled doing anything else. Supporting my local farmers is great too!