Food Maker, Chef, and Traveling Diner
One afternoon this month, a bunch of friends gathered together to share some food and fun for Jabari’s birthday. Jabari is the author of realtalkonsports.com and has been a family friend for ages. I’m so happy and honored to know someone with as much passion …
This year I turned 26 years old. Still, some things never change and I like it that way. I was in Mammoth Lakes, CA for my birthday, which is where I spend most of my birthdays since I was very little. My birthday this year …
A very dear friend of mine asked me about a month ago if I would be able to help cater his 26th birthday for about 14 people. Of course I obliged, birthdays are my very favorite times to cook for others. As you’ve seen I’ve cooked for about every family member’s birthday I can lately but it was nice to do a sort of family and friends style elegant dining which I believe was our theme. We upped the stakes with a multitude of dishes complementing the flavors of summer in California. I worked with the very talented and awesome Chef Tony who attended culinary school and decided to work in a different field but still enjoys cooking for other very much. I hope to work with him again someday, thank you for all your hard work Tony, beautiful job! I want to thank Guy for giving us the opportunity to work in his beautiful home and just being an amazing friend. Guy and I have been friends since the 6th grade, he shares a deep passion for awesome food. I love you Guy may life be enjoyed with love, happiness, friendship, of course food, and fun.
The menu was as follows
Appetizers
Pancetta Wrapped Gorgonzola Stuffed Shrimp
Crostini – (Roasted Mushroom and Parmesan, Sweet Pepper & Caper, Zucchini & Gorgonzola, and Brie & Pear)
Caprese Bruschetta
Salads
Beet Salad – Baby Spinach Marinated in Ginger Citrus Vinaigrette, Red & Golden Beets w/ Candied Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Baby Mixed Green and Arugula Salad with Mango Pico de Gallo, Roasted Red Peppers, Cayenne Croutons and Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Entrée
Homemade Balsamic BBQ Chicken Breast
Mixed Veggie Skewers (Red Onion, Mushroom, Tomato, Peppers, Zucchini)
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Kebab with Chimichurri
Pan-Seared Scallops w/ Lemon Beurre Blanc and Sauteed Asparagus and Bacon
Sides
Roasted Cauliflower with Artichoke, Parmesan, and Pistachio
Whole Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Herbs
Saffron Curry Rice
As I return from the multitude of trips (Seattle and Mammoth Lakes, Ca) I’ve had this month and also my birthday which just passed on the 20th I have so much to share. I hope you all haven’t gone too far because I have so much to offer in the coming weeks. I hope all is well and you’re taking full advantage of the beautiful summer which is so swiftly dissapearing.
All my love and gratitude
Cheers
Unrivaledkitch
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