An expatriate of New Orleans – and professional chef – who has lived in Los Angeles since her childhood, blogs about the journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles back to New Orleans, and points along the way.

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Salads for a Holiday Dinner Part 2- Mixed Greens with Asian Pear, Spiced Pecans, Pomegranate and Blue Cheese

Posted by on Jan 9, 2013, 2:54 pm in Small Pleasures Catering | 2 comments

This Mixed Baby Greens with Asian Pear, Pomegranate Seeds, Spiced Pecans and Blue Cheese, is one that became a favorite for me during last year’s holiday sesaon.

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Appetizers to Pair with an Artisan American Whiskey and Pulled Pork on Sweet Potato Biscuits

Posted by on Sep 26, 2011, 3:44 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Shameless Self Promotion- Sharing Successes, Small Pleasures Catering | 6 comments

A menu designed to complement a new American whiskey inspired these Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork in Barbecue Sauce.

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Welcome to Summer Garden Parties!

Posted by on May 28, 2011, 12:23 pm in Food and Drink, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 1 comment

Welcome to Summer Garden Parties!

We are so pleased to share these summer garden party recipes with you, showcasing summer’s bounty and Jarlsberg cheese.

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More Summer Garden Party-Simple Canapés

Posted by on May 28, 2011, 10:00 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 5 comments

More Summer Garden Party-Simple Canapés

These lovely little vegetable canapés are great to offer guests as they arrive to nibble on with a glass of bubbly, or a cup of punch, as the rest of the meal is getting its last minute touches.

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Summer Garden Parties- Two Vegetable Frittatas Using Summer’s Bounty

Posted by on May 27, 2011, 7:20 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 2 comments

Frittatas are an extremely versatile and inexpensive dish for entertaining. Here are a couple of my favorite veggie frittatas- a Southwestern Shiitake Mushroom and Corn, and a Ratatouille, both of which showcase summer’s bountiful crop.

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More Summer Garden Party Bites-Jarlsberg and Hazelnut Biscuits with Black Forest Ham

Posted by on May 26, 2011, 9:34 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

Mini biscuits as a base for canapé type sandwiches travel well from brunch all the way through cocktail parties, and an array of herbs, nuts and cheeses can be added to biscuits to create a wonderful variety of flavors. Jarlsberg and Hazelnuts are a sweetly nutty match, and a perfect base for thin slices of Black Forest Ham and Honey Mustard.

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A Bridal Shower Menu of Comfort Food with a Citrus Rose Hibiscus Punch

Posted by on Mar 7, 2011, 10:28 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Drinks, Small Pleasures Catering | 4 comments

A wedding shower featuring a menu of comfort foods with a Citrus Hibiscus Rose Punch

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Suzanne Goin and I Chat on the Fine Art of Menu Planning

Posted by on Mar 1, 2011, 3:08 pm in Chef Interviews, Menus, Party Planning Tips, Small Pleasures Catering | 1 comment

Suzanne Goin and I Chat on the Fine Art of Menu Planning

Planning a well balanced menu is a very specific skill, and vital aspect to catering, and party planning.
Join me, for my recent chat with Suzanne Goin, on the menu selection process.

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A Chocolate Fest for Valentine’s Day

Posted by on Feb 11, 2011, 4:59 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

A Chocolate Fest for Valentine’s Day

Any Valentine’s Day Chocolate Fest would be happy to include this Chocolate Truffle Torte.

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