Last Saturday, I invited the Kramers and the Smiths for dinner. There was going to be five of us and I needed to prepare in advance since I had an adventure planned all day Saturday afternoon. Friday was my day to get things done. I needed to get flowers, set the table, and prepare my menu.
I had decided earlier in the week that I would be too pressed for time to cook for this crowd. Joni Peterka, a well known in home chef in Orange County, prepared the most delicious chicken and mushroom goat cheese roasted asparagus lasagna and a delicious salad of greens, cranberries, pistachios, and sliced oranges with a kalamata olive vinaigrette.
I had decided earlier in the week that I would be too pressed for time to cook for this crowd. Joni Peterka, a well known in home chef in Orange County, prepared the most delicious chicken and mushroom goat cheese roasted asparagus lasagna and a delicious salad of greens, cranberries, pistachios, and sliced oranges with a kalamata olive vinaigrette.
"My" specialty lasagna
Nana Kramer started our meal off with delicious bruschetta. We drank Golden Eye Pinot, Rombauer Chardonnay, and started the evening off with delicious tequilas and scotch.
It went off without a hitch and somehow they believed I made it all. They asked me for the recipe and now I have no clue how to respond.
We finished the meal with a delicious lemon cake from Susie Cakes.
We finished the meal with a delicious lemon cake from Susie Cakes.
The table setting was simple but elegant, incorporating my grandmother's stemware and my mother's sterling silver.
Compliments to Joni and myself for pulling off a great dinner party!
Compliments to Joni and myself for pulling off a great dinner party!
If you want Joni to help you cater your next party, you can reach her at (949) 646-5069.
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