Starting where I left off in my last post -- Maple Glazed nuts for dessert -- accompanied by Blythedale Brie, McGurran Apiary Honey, Ground Cherries,and Red Hen Bread.Beeeesides having been stung in the face and spending an afternoon in the emergency room with my eyes, toes, and fingers swollen and itchy ...
We've also been throwing a hellofa party here at Knoll Farm.
The 5th Anniversary party, to be exact.
We've also been throwing a hellofa party here at Knoll Farm.
The 5th Anniversary party, to be exact.
What does it require to cater a plated dinner for 140 people? How about Lunch for 200? And a pre-dinner reception and a post-dinner dance reception and breakfast in the morning...........
all in the rain?
Misty Knoll chicken leg quarters
A word of advice when purchasing chicken... The dark meat of poultry is, in my opinion, much more flavorful than white meat, and has great texture. It is very hard to "kill" dark meat, whereas it's extremely easy to overcook white meat. I know that people are convinced that choosing the breast is more healthful.
I'm here to tell you now, as an authority on Vegetarian cuisine, that this declaration is barely true. The difference between fat and calories is so minute that you really should just buy what you like and can afford. Not only is dark meat more flavorful, it is also much cheaper. Because of the high demand for white meat, prices have sky rocketed to be comparable to tenderloin. Wikianswers: "Also, there is less white meat than dark on a chicken, so less supply, although genetically modified chickens will probably soon have larger breasts, and/or white meat growing on parts of their bodies that were previously dark. Some day, meat will be grown through cell division in test tube conditions. At that time, supply will be controlled to exactly meet demand and the price of light and dark meat will be identical."
In other chicken news ... Corporate chicken recipe get the tear gas treatment.
Here's the highlight:"KFC had a total of 14,892 locations worldwide at the end of 2007. The chain has had strong sales overseas, especially in its fast-growing China market, but has struggled in the U.S. amid a more health-conscious public. KFC posted U.S. sales of $5.3 billion at company-owned and franchised stores in 2007."
Whoops- KFC used an armored car. Th threat of tear gas was the response towards Iraqi veterans peacefully gathered at the Democratic national convention to exercise their 1st amendment rights...
Most people would hire a professional catering company, such as Cosmos.
I was fortunate to work with the chef, Laura. Taking away valuable experience.
Companies such as these can provide services such as this.
Then again, we at The Center for Whole Communities are not most people, thankfully.
Though I have catered several parties as a private chef, I am by no means a caterer.
Round 1
Debbie, Jenny, and myself K.O.ed this challenge, with our limited resources and few hands on deck.
Jenny and I working the grills in the rain.
I cringe at the thought of ever having to do anything like this again. Aside from the refrigerator falling through the floor, and my body feeling as though I'd been dragged down a gravel road by a tow rope, everything was a huge success.
Once we finally cleaned all the dishes at 10pm, we were free to frolic to the fantastic tunes of Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem.
SHOUT OUT!!!
I am exulted with the way our crew came together and tackled an event that would generally require 3 times as many hands,feet, and minds. I have done many many parties and none have ever exhausted me so completely. I must say, however, that this one in particular will remain with me, as I witnessed our little gang whip out their Get 'er done attitudes and embrace what it really means to live and work in community. Everyone here at the center showed their true colors this past weekend and I'm proud to have spent a great long summer with such hard working, considerate, and all around fantastic people.
Coming up...Do it yourself catering ideas, featuring Jenny Miller, baby showers, graduation parties, and more.
all in the rain?
Misty Knoll chicken leg quartersA word of advice when purchasing chicken... The dark meat of poultry is, in my opinion, much more flavorful than white meat, and has great texture. It is very hard to "kill" dark meat, whereas it's extremely easy to overcook white meat. I know that people are convinced that choosing the breast is more healthful.
I'm here to tell you now, as an authority on Vegetarian cuisine, that this declaration is barely true. The difference between fat and calories is so minute that you really should just buy what you like and can afford. Not only is dark meat more flavorful, it is also much cheaper. Because of the high demand for white meat, prices have sky rocketed to be comparable to tenderloin. Wikianswers: "Also, there is less white meat than dark on a chicken, so less supply, although genetically modified chickens will probably soon have larger breasts, and/or white meat growing on parts of their bodies that were previously dark. Some day, meat will be grown through cell division in test tube conditions. At that time, supply will be controlled to exactly meet demand and the price of light and dark meat will be identical."
In other chicken news ... Corporate chicken recipe get the tear gas treatment.
Here's the highlight:"KFC had a total of 14,892 locations worldwide at the end of 2007. The chain has had strong sales overseas, especially in its fast-growing China market, but has struggled in the U.S. amid a more health-conscious public. KFC posted U.S. sales of $5.3 billion at company-owned and franchised stores in 2007."
Whoops- KFC used an armored car. Th threat of tear gas was the response towards Iraqi veterans peacefully gathered at the Democratic national convention to exercise their 1st amendment rights...
The lesson here: Support your local chicken farmers or raise your own...
I was fortunate to work with the chef, Laura. Taking away valuable experience.
Companies such as these can provide services such as this.
Then again, we at The Center for Whole Communities are not most people, thankfully.
Though I have catered several parties as a private chef, I am by no means a caterer.
Round 1
Debbie, Jenny, and myself K.O.ed this challenge, with our limited resources and few hands on deck.
Jenny and I working the grills in the rain.I cringe at the thought of ever having to do anything like this again. Aside from the refrigerator falling through the floor, and my body feeling as though I'd been dragged down a gravel road by a tow rope, everything was a huge success.
Once we finally cleaned all the dishes at 10pm, we were free to frolic to the fantastic tunes of Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem.
SHOUT OUT!!!
I am exulted with the way our crew came together and tackled an event that would generally require 3 times as many hands,feet, and minds. I have done many many parties and none have ever exhausted me so completely. I must say, however, that this one in particular will remain with me, as I witnessed our little gang whip out their Get 'er done attitudes and embrace what it really means to live and work in community. Everyone here at the center showed their true colors this past weekend and I'm proud to have spent a great long summer with such hard working, considerate, and all around fantastic people.
Coming up...Do it yourself catering ideas, featuring Jenny Miller, baby showers, graduation parties, and more.
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