{Back 2 Wedding Basics} Food Tastings

Culinary cuisines are the way to a man's heart and a the way to a great wedding. Starting with a great menu is something that should be carefully planned. Everyone loves to attend a wedding with great food. It sets the tone and makes the evening. The best compliment the couple can receive on their wedding night is how amazing everything tastes and looks.

Take some time to discover some great cuisines in Arizona. I enjoy the tasty creations that Noelle Salinas, owner of Fresh from the Kitchen, whips up in her kitchen. I have referred many couples to this catering company because of their selection in fresh menu ideas and affordable prices. The best part about Noelle is she works with my clients to fit their budget and their food style. She can create many ethnic, authentic, and unique styles that traditional caterers are unable to make.

Check out her next tasting at Bella Giardino, September 16, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Contact Noelle at 602-694-1197 to reserve your spot during their next tasting.
Below is the decadent menu provided.

Menu


Starters:
Fruit and Cheese Display

Passed:


Pear and Gorgonzola Crostini
Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Dinner:


Spinach Salad with Red Onions, Feta Cheese, and Poppy Seed Dressing
Classic Caesar Salad
Chicken Picatta
Chicken Marsala
Prime Rib with Au Jus (Carving Station)
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Fresh Herbs
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

Buttered Green Bean and Carrots
Our Amazing Creamed Corn
Vegetarian Lasagna


Dessert:
Miniature Wedding Cupcakes
Miniature Pecan, Pumpkin, Apple Streusel, and Key Lime Pie
Miniature Fresh Fruit Tarts
Butternut Squash and Apple Casserole with Currants

{Summer Selections} Wedding Culinary Menus

All social gatherings are better with food. They are the central focal point of the gathering and the reasons why people will linger or leave early says Noelle Salinas, Owner of Fresh from the Kitchen, LLC. Everyone has been to a wedding that hosted a gourmet style menu and one that lacked any flavor. It’s your job as the couple to give your guests and you a menu fancied with beautiful flavors and creative touches. You may be finding yourself lacking the funds for a huge fete but it’s ok to discover a new trend such as appetizer parties. Noelle says that dinner food favorites like Macaroni and Cheese are being passed as hors d’euvres. She loves to jazz it up by serving it with goat cheese and pecorino romano sauce served in a tiny martini glass with a gratin topping. Kids and adults are raving about this fun addition.


Buffet or Plated?

Buffets require less work by the catering company that equates to less cost by you. Choose the menu style that fits your wedding style. A more formal wedding is suited for a plated dinner versus a less formal wedding would be great with a buffet line. Your guests will love having the options in a buffet but be careful of the hearty eaters. In some cases, the buffet can actually cost more if the menu is too elaborate for the style wedding you have in mind.

Info to Know

Good catering isn’t cheap. The best part of your family and friend get togethers is the food. Everyone ‘breaks bread’ together and it should be important to pay close attention to quality. Caterers like Fresh from the Kitchen know how to work with all budgets. Be honest with your caterer and they will think of creative ways to indulge your culinary palette while staying in your budget. Reserve your caterer at least six months in advance. Last minute planning can be stressful. Make your wedding day easier.