October 19, 2008
It was in ideal and crisp day in New England. The Leaves were just slighly past -peak, but still full of color. Roughly 30 teams competed in the Historic Rally of the Kennebunks. Cars ranging from Vintage MGs to Modern Minis and BMWs travelled a 2 hour course, answering trivia and competing for the best time and highest points.
My part came at the end of the Rally, where I catered the Final Event. Guests arrived cold, winded and hungry. The table was set with a Red Cloth and 4 platters showcased different rally cars. Each platter was meant to evoke what one might have eaten on a picnic lunch if you were to have travelled in the car - it was a trip around the world.
The First was a 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider inspired platter. I served Antipasti, Homemade Roasted Asparagus, Filled Tortellinis, a Salad of Artichoke Hearts, Bocconcini Mozarella and Olives, and Roasted Garlic Bread.
The Second was a 1948 BMW AFN Rennsportwagen, stocked with wine poached sausages, roasted potatoes with a creamy tarragon dipping sauce & mustard, assorted hard cheeses, pretzels, hard rolls and pickled veggies.
The Third was inspried by a 1971 Chevrolet Malibu. It was piled high with Meat and Veggie Empanadas. The dough was light, buttery and crisp. The filling was savory and sweet for the carne version. I packed the pies with ground sirloin, cumin, cayenne, garlic and raisins. The Veggie were filled with black beans, cheese and Carribean spices.
The Fourth and Final platter was the 1952 MG Kitcar. This platter was filled with chocolate scones and current scones as well as Cucumber and Salmon tea sandwiches. Fresh fruit finished the plate with cantalope, garnished with finely minced peaches and basil.
I copied photos of each car and printed and framed them with the menus. It was a great hit and a fun addition to the day. It was fun to put myself "in the drivers seat" and imagine what I would have eaten during a tour in each of the cars.
The Rally drivers came back hungry from the wind and cold. They ate everything - it is always a good sign for a cook to see your food being enjoyed.
Monday, October 20, 2008
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Post you stories about any of the following - or feel free to submit your own ideas:
1. )Locavore Living - How do you shop and prepare locally grown foods?
2.) What good food books have your read? How about movies? TV Shows?
3.) What do you love to cook? Who do you like to cook for?
4.) Recipes - What good ingredients do you use?
5.) Where have you eaten recently? Post a review.
Share your recipes, photos and successes.
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