Canapés, Rainstorms, Format Changes and more!

First off, hello!  I'm sorry I haven't been around of late, but it's been crazy busy around here.  We have had functions almost every day, sometimes two.  But before I get into those, here's the finished product of those gnocchi I was making in my last post.

We served them in an oil based sauce, with fried spinach, plum tomatoes, basil and garnished it with provolone cheese.

We recently did food for a canapé party.  I haven't made food like this before, and was very happy to be learning some new techniques.

Red wine poached pears, atop walnut mascarpone served on a croustini.

Pulled pork croustini.

Rare sirloin with horseradish creme.

Cheese platter.

Veggie platter.

There were a few children in attendance though, and they wouldn't touch the canapés, which lead us to making them up some chicken fingers and fries.  Oh well.

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We've also done a few more plated functions.  Here are some highlights.

Strawberry shortcake.

Portabello mushroom caps, stuffed with crab, garnished with micro greens and a basil oil.

I've always been in awe that simple foods can look so good.  It's all in the presentation.

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I've also continued on grilling outdoors during tournaments, rain or shine....

I know it's hard to see in this picture, but it was pouring.  I was soaked to the skin in about 5 minutes.

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After the response I've received, I've been toying with the idea of turning this into a photoblog.  However, I still like the idea of being able to write articles and such for you guys.  So, I'd like to hear your suggestions.  Feel free to drop me a line at adeptusescoffier@gmail.com  

Hell, drop me a line if you just wanna say hi, even.  I like getting mail :)

We have a very busy few weeks ahead of us, so please don't be alarmed if you don't hear from me for a while, I promise I'll still be around, gathering more fun and interesting things to post for you all.