Summer Jazz Sunday Brunch Menu-Zucchini and Roasted Red Pepper Frittatta

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 8, 2011, 4:32 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 5 comments

Frittatas are easy to whip up, are a perfect dish for brunch, and ideal for taking outdoors, as they are great at room temperature,as well as hot out of the oven.

Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch Picnic

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 5, 2011, 5:31 pm in Food and Drink, Menus, Seasonal Celebrations | 1 comment

Black Bean and Corn Salad with Avocado Goat Cheese Garnish

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 5, 2011, 1:40 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 5 comments

This Black Bean and Corn Salad, a recipe I’ve tweaked over the years to include this avocado and goat cheese (inspired by a dish at a favorite restaurant, Sonora Cafe), is a delicious summer dish.

More Summer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Hoisin Marinated Steak Salad with Asian Vegetables

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 26, 2011, 3:54 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations | 6 comments

A Hoisin Marinated Asian Steak Salad, makes a perfect counterpoint to Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce on our outdoor grilling (Pan Asian style) menu.

Summer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Grilled Rock Cod with Thai Red Curry Sauce

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 24, 2011, 3:50 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

This Pan Asian styled Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce makes a great addition to any summer outdoor gathering.

A First Birthday Party- and Italian Cream Cake

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 21, 2011, 11:30 am in Family Celebrations, Personal Reflection, Recipes-Sweet | 15 comments

In May of 1994, my father celebrated his 70th birthday at a grand party. It was the first and last birthday party of his life. I made this wonderful Italian Cream Cake, a recipe I thought it would be perfect for a New Orleans crowd, chocked full if pecans and coconut, and as I suspected, it was a hit.

Fiesta Olive Cheesy Spoon Bread – a New Take on a Comfort Food

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 30, 2011, 11:46 am in Family Celebrations, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

This Cheesy Olive Spoon Bread, a sort of hybrid corn pudding/baked polenta, is an updated version of a classic Southern comfort food.

Catdaddy Punches with a Kick – Recipe for Mountain Moonshine Punch

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 30, 2011, 10:17 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Drinks | 0 comments

This Mountain Moonshine Punch, featuring the unique spirit, Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine, is a great opener to an outdoor summer party.

Welcome to Summer Garden Parties!

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

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

More Summer Garden Party-Simple Canapés

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

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.