An Autumn Tea Party Offers Great Value

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 12, 2009, 5:54 pm in Food and Drink, Seasonal Celebrations, Shameless Self Promotion- Sharing Successes, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

An Autumn Wedding Feast to Celebrate Your Marriage

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 5, 2009, 9:38 am in Celebrations, Food and Drink, Menus, Seasonal Celebrations, Special Events | 1 comment

Incorporate the rich colors, scents, spices and flavors of autumn to your wedding feast as metaphors to remind you of your vows and love for each other as you encounter those objects throughout your lives together.

BlogHer Food 2009’s “Small Plates” Cocktail Reception

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 28, 2009, 4:00 pm in Food and Drink, Small Pleasures Catering, Special Events | 2 comments

A Trip to a Farm Inspires the Yom Kippur Honey Meal

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 25, 2009, 11:30 pm in Food and Drink, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 1 comment

A Tropical Themed Party for a Warm Summer Evening

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 28, 2009, 10:12 am in Food and Drink, Menus, Shameless Self Promotion- Sharing Successes, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

A catered birthday party with a menu designed to accompany Margaritas and Mojitos, the only drinks the client intended to serve.

Ms. Leah Chase Receives Another Lifetime Acheivement Award

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 14, 2009, 1:00 pm in Current Affairs, Food and Drink, History | 0 comments

My Father’s Day Tribute

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 21, 2009, 12:48 pm in Food and Drink, Personal Reflection | 0 comments

My father moved us to Los Angeles from New Orleans, when I was young, in search of a better life for himself and his family. He took us back to visit as often as he could, and I have many fond memories of steamy summers spent there.

The Chinese in New Orleans and Yaka Mein

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 1, 2009, 3:15 pm in Food and Drink, History, Travel | 0 comments

Yaka Mein – chasing down the origins of a New Orleans favorite with Chinese roots

Visiting with Leah Chase

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 26, 2009, 12:27 pm in Current Affairs, Food and Drink, History, Travel | 0 comments

On the last day of my visit a couple of weeks ago, I stopped in to visit with Mrs. Leah Chase of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant. I had visited with Mrs. Chase, in her FEMA trailer, on my last visit, but hadn’t been smart enough to tape it then. This time I wised up and video taped our chat.

Buffet vs. Sit Down Dinner- Which Way to Go if You’re on a Budget?

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 23, 2009, 6:49 pm in Food and Drink, Reflections on the Catering Life, Shameless Self Promotion- Sharing Successes, Small Pleasures Catering, Special Events | 0 comments