Last Saturday
I traveled to the little town 20 miles east
to The President's House
at Cottey College
where I catered a luncheon
Whether it's at Linderhof
or somewhere else,
guests, I feel, need individual menus
And the food?
Autumnal Pumpkin Soup
served in tea cups
Preplating of the entree plates
While the main course of vol au vent
simmers in the pan
Vol au vent in puff pastry shells
corn madeleines
A salad of baby lettuces
and Farmer's Market tomatoes
And for dessert?
It's fall
apple? - No
Pumpkin? - No
(it was in the soup)
Pear? - No
But an autumnal favorite of us at Linderhof
A plum tart
All lined up and ready to serve
It was an enjoyable day
The guests loved the food
(We got a big hand when we served dessert)
And only empty plates were returned to the kitchen.
It's the first, I hope, of many more memorable meals
at
The President's House
of
Cottey College
It's Friday and I'm joining Michael at Rattlebridge Farm for Foodie Friday
7 comments:
Lucky guests to dine on delights from your talented hands. Did you take the china with you, or does it belong to the college? It's gorgeous! Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
I did not realize how close you live to Cottey College. I hope to someday visit and find out more about those very special young ladies who started it all.
Best,
Bonnie
What a beautiful and delicious meal, Martha!
Oh Martha that looks delicious ! Did you fill the vol au vent with chicken and mushrooms ?
I am sure they were delighted with this wonderful food!
You do serve a delightful meal Martha. And, it is the special touches of a menu on the table and food presentation that make the recipients feel special.
I'd love you to cater one of our events.
Judith
What a wonderful menu! And I didn't know you were close to Cottey! I am a PEO, so it was extra-fun to get a peek into the luncheon!
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