This weekend we did such a sweet engagement party in a backyard here in Silverlake. Flowers were arranged in Mason jars and vintage vases for whimsy and cheer, and the food was a casual buffet where guests mingled and eventually found themselves singing to everything from Waylon Jennings to Eminem as a warm summer breeze embraced them all on this lovely evening of celebration. Here was the menu:
CHEESE PLATTER
Various Artisan Cheeses with Grilled Eggplant and Broccoli Rabe, Cumin Carrots, Roasted Purple and Yellow Cauliflower, Framani Salumi, Pizza Bread, and Crostini
SALAD FROM THE FARM
Organic Baby Mixed Greens and Frisee with Sweet Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Haricot Verts, Pickled Fennel and Peppers in Sherry Vinegar and Taggesche Olive Oil
BABY ARTICHOKE “CUPCAKE” LASAGNA
Individual Lasagnas made from Confit Baby Artichokes layered with Parmesean Reggiano and Fresh Hand Pulled Mozzarella
GRILLED PRIME RIBEYE CAP & JIDORI CHICKEN
Baby Fennell and Shallot Marinated Prime Montana Ribeye Cap Steak, Lemon and Rosemary Jidori Chicken served with Herb Salsa Verde and Spiced BBQ
Herb and Garlic Roasted Pee Wee Fingerling Potatoes, Sweet and SOur Cipolinni Onions, and Roasted Farmer’s Market Vegetables
SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE
Summer Berries with Peach Puree, White Chocolate Cake, and Ginger Pastry Cream
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