Shopping at a local Farmer’s Market has always been one of my favorite morning outings. Creating a seasonal menu starts at the farmer’s market. There is so much to discover and to sample. Wandering around endless rows of different produce, baked goods, fresh oysters, specialty jams, flowers and local honey. The positive energy in the air is contagious as the farmers greet everyone with a smile and tables overflowing with the best of this weeks harvest. It is a very special place and experience. After hours of selecting each ingredient the customized party menu comes together in my mind. The vegetables, greens and fruits are so fresh, we could almost taste the sun and soil that grew them.
Harvest Dinner Party
The poolside backyard location for our client’s Harvest Dinner Party meal was so magnificent that the simplest of decorations was all that was required. A fully customized menu and full staff of servers allows you to be a wonderful Host & entertain with ease. Gathering around thoughtful food and drink is greatly needed in today’s busy life. We believe that life’s greatest moments happen when we take a break from the routine to make time to be together. We exist to help you do more of that. In our kitchen, we prefer food that makes you feel good with a style that is understated yet refined. Equipped with great knowledge and skill, Chef Kelley Hawks is still drawn to a simplicity whose only aim is to satisfy.
September marks the end of Summer and kicks off the bounty of local seasonal Autumn produce. Around these parts, we are lucky enough to have the choice of shopping at several local farmers markets or having a particular farm deliver a box of random goodies from their harvest. Both options contain the element of surprise: you just never know what you’ll find from week to week. Figuring out what to do with fiddleheads three weeks in a row, or an entire bushel of mission figs, can be a challenge to even the most seasoned chef. As soon as we get produce in, we’re separating roots and leaves on radishes, beets, swiss chard, carrots and other vegetables and we’re using the whole plant, whether in pestos, sauces, soups or maybe even fritters. We have lots of delicious tricks for sneaking herbs and greens into dishes. Vegetables often play a starring role on our Harvest Dinner Parties.
Indulge In The Season
“There are no new recipes. It’s like painting. You are copying Michelangelo, but you put in a little of yourself too.”
“There are no new recipes. It’s like painting. You are copying Michelangelo, but you put in a little of yourself too.”
“If you’re passionate about what you eat, satisfy your wildest desire with the enticing taste of farm fresh organic produce harvested from nearby farms and prepared with creative vision.”
Say Hello to Delicata Squash. In the world of winter squash, having a thin skin is a good thing. Delicata squash, known for its delicate, edible rind, has a sweet, nutty taste reminiscent of a sweet potato. It’s in season and ready to be stir-fried, roasted or baked. Definitely not your average winter squash.
“Beets are packed with nutrients and low in calories, making them a dieter’s delight. Roasting Beets is my favorite method because it enhances their naturally sweet, earthy flavor and is the best way to retain their beautiful color.”
