couture cuisine » soup http://couturecuisine.com/blog Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:07:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 open house http://couturecuisine.com/blog/?p=386 http://couturecuisine.com/blog/?p=386#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:15:16 +0000 admin http://couturecuisine.com/blog/?p=386 Last weekend we opened the doors of our home venue, Graydon Hall Manor, for an afternoon of prosecco & prettiness.  We set the dining room with a colourful & sparkly collection of rentals from our favourite suppliers, served a variety of hors d’oeuvres & sweets, and popped many prosecco corks.  It was a lovely chance to share our event design & home venue with clients past and present.

 

the dining room set with fun & flashy rentals

the dining room set with fun & flashy rentals

In addition to prosecco & mineral water, our staff served a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres.  The menu included mini yorkshire puddings with roasted field mushrooms; creamy tomato soup served in espresso cups; and plump shrimp wrapped in kadaifi crust.  We were thrilled to have an incredible cappuccino station from the Gourmet Beverage Company, and Chef provided platters (upon platters!) of freshly baked biscotti, mini mousse cakes, and chocolate-dipped strawberries to accompany the delicious hot drinks.
guests sipped cappuccinos in the Conservatory

guests sipped cappuccinos in the Conservatory

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Our sincere appreciation goes out to our favourite suppliers for their help with the open house:  Contemporary Furniture Rentals, Chair-man Mills, & Around the Table.  Thank you!
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butternut squash & apple soup

butternut squash & apple soup

 

Chef often pairs local stone fruits with perfectly cooked meats, adding an unexpected sweet element to a savoury dish.  Our favourites include magret of duck breast with caramelized Niagara peaches and pork roast with apricot and mustard stuffing. 

 

Naturally, late summer and fall fruits are perfect for desserts.  Beyond the favourites on our dessert menu, which include classic apple tart tatin with Armagnac crème fraîche or a mulled wine poached pear served with white chocolate sauce, we love to customize desserts to suit our clients’ palates.  Recently we worked with a client to create a sweet-spicy dessert: niagara peach crostata with ginger ice cream.  The 30 guests she had welcomed to her home found it to be the perfect end to dinner.

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