Tonight was a special 30th Birthday celebration for a very special guy that was put on as a surprise from his vary lovely family. Sue Weibe who is an amazing caterer asked me to come along with her. It was so wonderful working with her and talking to her. You really can learn so much from Chef's like her who have been doing their work for such a long time. I have had lots of experience with catering for all kinds of events with Maryse Taggart who is an amazing Chef who taught me so much. Sue and I were sharing stories of how there is something really special about being invited into a families home for an event like a wedding, a birthday party, an anniversary for any special occasion. When you are there you pick up on all those special moments and you get to see so many beautiful families share laughter and enjoy each other all around the wonderful food that you make them. Catering is a funny thing both Sue and I were saying that when you do an event you are putting your work out there and it is a reflection of you. So when you are a Chef you will go that extra mile, by shopping all over just to find the right grocery items, you will stand on your feet all day preparing and do, everything you can just to make it perfect. By the end of the evening when all the food has been sent out, the dishes are cleaned up and the car is almost all loaded, you get to take a deep breath because you just remembered you haven't really beendo a lot of breathing the whole time your just go go go lol. When you do tan event you get to see the smiles on everyone's faces with the look of contentment of the meal that you have provided it makes it pretty worth it just to hear someone say that " the food tasted amazing! "Wow thank you and we couldn't have done it with out you". it feels pretty good! When you are a Chef or an artist and creator of any kind offering your services some times the greatest reward isn't the money it's hearing that your clients enjoyed themselves and loved what you could provide them with your God given gift. Sue was saying this and I am totally a huge believer in what she said. She said" God gives us all a gift and you have to use it, your don't your soul will soul feels it and it hurts. To use your gift to cook for people and to be a part in celebrating with beautiful people just like the family last night feels pretty special!! One of the best moments is always the speech, one brother said one to the birthday brother some pretty kind words and it was very touching. I'm often reminded of my family when I see other families enjoying each other and of how blessed I am to have people in my life to celebrate those special moments with. Food is always the focal point and when their is lots of love in the room for an event that makes up for a truly special combination. If you love to cook and sharing your creations fuels your soul then God gave you a gift and if all you need to hear was that was amazing after someone tries what you made them then you really are a Chef. Chefs are crazy sometimes, we will almost work just to hear those simple words lol, That was Amazing!!
Thank you to the lovely family for inviting us into your home it was a pleasure watching you enjoy each other over Sue's amazing food creations
Sue hard at work carving
Mushroom and Thyme Baguettes with micro greens
Crab Cakes with Chipotle Basil Aioli
Herb Roasted Prime Rib of Beef
Maderina Sauce Hordradish cream
Potato and Fennel Gratin
Asparagus with Panko Anchovry crumble
Artisian bread wit hSweet Butter
Mango Lychee Crumble with Vanilla Bean Cream
Chocolate Salted Carmel Tart with Crisp pearls
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