Xmas catering.

Sometimes we do a bit of catering on the side. It's usually for less then 30 ppl and we work out of the existing kitchen in the venue.
our modern twist and a family style concept makes it festive and casual.


-•-Menu-•-

Appetizers

Deep fried st.alberts's cheese curds
Mini pogos
Charcuterie board
Veg plate
Crackers, bread sticks
Honey mustard & herb sour cream dipping sauces

-•-Mains & sides-•-

Curried duck breast
Herb crusted beef tenderloin
Jerk pork chops & pineapple salsa
Coconut and yellow curried shrimp

Basmati rice
Roasted potatoes
Asian veggie Stir fry

-•-Desserts-•-

Deep fried mars bars
Crème brûlée in an orange cup

Meatloaf & garlic mashed potatoes!!

Homey and comforting
Simple with a twist

••• For the loaf •••
In mortar & pestle:
Coriander seeds
Mustard seeds
Dried Rosemary
Mexican oregano
Garam masala
Then Add:
Hoisin sauce
Gulden's mustard
Scapes
Diced rep pepper
S&P

Bacon strips

Lay strips of bacon down on a cutting (or in a bread pan) board the width of your loaf.
Put the meat mixture on top of bacon. Form the bacon strips around the meat to form a loaf shape. Place on baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
Bake in a preheated 350• oven for 40 mins or until an internal temp of 170•

(If using bread pan...leave it inside the pan to cook)

Garlic Mashed potatoes

I know what you're thinking...not someone else trying to tell me how to make mashed.. But these are my go to and they're simple bad delish. No fuss, no muss.

I use largeish 1 potato per person
5 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
Butter
Milk
Grated parm cheese
>optional< Parsley or scallions
S&P

Boil potatoes and 3 of the cloves of garlic and the 1/2 onion. Drain and mash
TIP>do not add the milk or butter until after you're done mashing! If you do, you run the risk of the coldness of the butter and milk making the potatoes gluey<
Grate in the 2 remaining cloves of garlic then mix in the milk & butter. Finish with the parm cheese.
Sprinkle the parsley and/or scallions

PORK BUNS!

the stuff dreams are made of!

these beauties are no good for you, in any shape or form (other than maybe the veggies you use for garnish)
but they're some of  the most delish things ever invented by

the true master of this so far is Momofuku in NYC. We had the chance to go there in Sept and it was a life altering experience.

The bun is sweet and moist while the pork is salty and crunchy. The texture is a fulfilling fix of decadence and guilty satisfaction.

You might think I'm crazy.

I assure you I'm not...well, not completely.
I just enjoy new adventures in flavour country.
This afternoon I made lime pork dumplings for a dinner party this weekend. I had about a 1/3 cup if filling left. its really not enough to do much with. Of course i did what any canadian would do.....Poutine!

I wondered: What kind of gravy for such an exotic mix of meat and Herbs.
Then it occurred to me: what do you serve with dumplings?
Peanut sauce...bingo!
Add St. Albert's mild cheddar and you've got the newest poutine sensation... Omg you won't regret it. So good.

🍴Here's whatchoo need🍴

Ground pork
Lime zest and juice
Cilantro
Grated Ginger
Grated garlic
Chilli flakes
Salt & pepper

Grated cheese

Sauce:
Peanut butter
Lime juice
Coconut milk

Use fresh cut or frozen fries..

ENJOY!!

🍒

Legendary

I have no words for what happened to my boyfriend & I yesterday.

Ok we'll two words...The Boss

3.5 hours of pure legend. Songs running the gamut from rare requests (queen of the supermarket) to old faithfuls (glory days, badlands, thunder road....)
His interaction with the crowd was inspiring and genuine. Bringing kids on stage and dancing with a birthday girl was honest and sweet.
A lot of young rockers could stand to take notes from this.
The spirit of Clarence was certainly obvious in his brilliant nephew jake.
Little Steven looked positively bored most of the evening. When he came alive he brought the magic diet to life.

My favourite quote of the night that brought chills...
“The older you get the more ghosts and spirits walk alongside,” he said. “When you’re old, those ghosts beome your travelling companions. They remind me when they walk side me, of the preciousness of this day and how sweet life is.”

Thai coconut soup

Super Simple & fast. It's very versatile and you can add or subtract veggies & meat as you please.

Great for a busy Weeknight too.

Feeds 2- a good meal size.

This is my basic broth:

1 can coconut milk
1cupish Veg/chicken stock (or water)
Lime juice (to taste)
1 tsp Minced Lemongrass (I buy the stuff in the tubes, you can find them at most large grocery stores)
2 cloves, Sliced garlic
1/2 tsp Yellow curry paste
Fresh thai basil, mint, cilantro,
*if you're lucky to have an asian market close by, you can use kaffir lime leaves....they're such a wonderful aromatic addition and worth seeking out.
Fish sauce
Salt and Pepper
Sirracha hot sauce or chili garlic paste

Simmer all Ingredients for about 8mins. Taste and then adjust seasonings to your liking. I like mine a bit sweet, hot and sour so I added a bit of honey.
I poached shrimp in the broth half way thru so they weren't overcooked.

Garnishes:
Raw Peeled & deveined shrimp
Shredded chicken
Sliced Mushrooms
Julienned Red/green/yellow peppers
Sliced scallions
Sugar snap peas
Slivered carrots
Bean Sprouts
Crispy shallots

Noodles:
You can use ramen noodles, rice noodles. You could even use angel hair or spaghetti .
I used fresh Cantonese style noodles ($1.49 @ your independent grocers)


I Usually throw all the veggies in raw like a Phô style. But you can always sauté the veggies with the broth go give it more flavour.
Keep in mind, this is a super mild soup & it can be dressed up or down depending on your mood.

Hope you enjoy!!
Leave a comment and let Me know how you fared!

Xo

7 days in the big city ...photography...

I love love love New York. I was fortunate enough to get there x2 this year. Here's some pics I took...

Fun Side note: we went to jimmy fallon and were in the 'band bench' and got to stand behind the Roots for the musical guest!!