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Menu
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A small wedding
of around 40 people was the catering task for Bella Sera Catering in late
August,
2008, and we were definitely up to the task.
Hosted at a private home in Chattaroy,
WA,
The
menu we created for the betrothed focused on great food presented in a laid
back style
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menu.
Menu
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A wonderful
local couple asked us at Bella Sera Catering to help create a formal wedding
reception menu
While
still keeping the food accessible enough for picky eaters. The menu we came up with
Was a
hit with every gourmand and choosy palate at the wedding which was held at Spokane’s
Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) in Brownes
Addition
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Menu
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In early
August, 2008, we were brought to the Bigelow Gulch area of Spokane to cater a rehearsal
Dinner
for a great couple who had attended a surprise party we had catered a few
months earlier.
This
event, held at a residence near Arbor Crest Winery, was a great mid-summer
evening!
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Menu
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With all the
great caters that we’ve been able to do over the past 6 years of existence,
every once in a while we, at Bella Sera Catering, get an opportunity to give
something back to our
community,
and in mid-July of 2008 we were given the chance to donate our time and
talents to a fundraiser to benefit Interfaith Hospitality here in Spokane.
A
grilling demo, dubbed “Hot Off the Grill” was held at an amazing home on the
North Side of Spokane. The
participants were offered some tips and techniques to grilling, along with
recipes and a nice taste of the three dishes served. Fun was had by all, but most importantly a
good amount of money was raised for a wonderful local charity
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menu.
Menu
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On the Sunday
of Memorial Day Weekend, 2008, Bella Sera Catering was honored to provide the
catering for a joint Wedding Reception and Housewarming (we got to Christen
the Kitchen ourselves!) at a brand new house just South West of Spokane. The event was joyous and wonderful…as was
the food!
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menu.
Menu
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The Saturday of
Memorial Day Weekend in May of 2008 presented us with the opportunity to
Prepare
a wonderful meal for a surprise 30th birthday party for a
gentleman on the
North
East Side of Spokane. The party was a surprise for him…and the
ease of throwing
Such a
large party for his wife was a pleasant surprise as well…for her!
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Menu
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A busy Memorial
Day Weekend for Bella Sera Catering started with a lovely Wedding Rehearsal
Dinner at an amazing house on the North Side of Spokane. The late May evening was perfect for the
menu that was offered for the betrothed and their family and friends
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Menu
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Spring of 2008
had brought about some new ideas and concepts for Bella Sera Catering, so
when it was time to create a menu to
teach for another installment of SFCC’s Institute for Extended Learning we
decided to pull out all the stops and teach some real classics of Italian
Cuisine.
As
always, the recipes can be found on the “Recipes” page of this website.
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menu.
Menu
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As the Holidays
come around yet again, I was able to cater a wonderful event in December at a
gorgeous home on the North Side of Spokane, WA. This event is an annual one for Bella Sera
Catering, and is always a hit with the party goers.
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menu.
Menu
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Yet another
Autumn arrived and it was time to put together a menu to teach through SFCC’s
Institute for Extended Learning. This year’s Italian menu was a great one!
You can
look at the recipes on this site as well by going to “Recipes” on the bottom
of the page.
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menu.
Menu 90
August 18,
2007: While catering weddings can be a daunting and exhausting task, the
opportunity to cater a 50th Wedding Anniversary in the valley for a wonderful
couple and their children and friends was both an honor and a
privilege. The evening begin with simple appetizers and continued with
a plated entree and individual desserts.
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Menu 89
June 18, 2007:
A gorgeous house on the South Hill of Spokane in the Rockwood Blvd area was
the setting for a mid-June soiree celebrating new business ventures.
Anyone who is anyone was at the event and Bella Sera Catering was honored to
provide the food for such and important gathering.
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Menu 88
May 2007: The
second annual Pennfield family reunion was held in late May on a gorgeous
Sunday afternoon. This year we decided on a "heavy appetizer and
salad" menu for the event, and it went amazingly!
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Menu 87
April 23, 2007:
Another Spring in Spokane brought
another in my series of cooking classes offered through the Institute for Extended
Learning at Spokane Falls
Community College . These classes get more and more crowded
every season, but are still a lot of fun for the class, and for me!
This installment, focusing on
Springtime Italian Flavors was a bit more hands-on than usual and offered
more vegetarian options than before. The recipes can be found here, too!
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Menu 86
March 14, 2007:
A surprise celebration commemorating 25 years of work at a local dental
office was the occasion for this early March party. This menu was
chosen not only for its variety, but also for its use of some wonderful
vegetarian options.
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Menu 85
February 17,
2007: A 50th Birthday Party was held at a glorious home in the deep valley in
mid-February. A wealth of different appetizers were offered alongside a
wonderful salad, and dessert finished off the evening perfectly!
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Menu 84
December 16,
2006: A repeat performance from 2005, Bella Sera Catering was brought in to
prepare the goodies for this Holiday Party on the North side of Spokane
. While some of the dishes were the
same from the previous year, we added a few new ones to keep the guests on
their toes!
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Menu 83
December 14,
2006: Why mess with perfection was the theory behind the menu for this wonderful
Holiday Party on the North side of Spokane . This was the third year we were honored
with catering for this wonderful Realty group, and we’re already looking
forward to December, 2007!
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Menu 82
November 17,
2006: A wonderful surprise 60th birthday party took place in a gorgeous home
in the South Valley of Spokane. A number of different appetizers,
salads, and desserts were offered for the party-goers to enjoy at their
leisure.
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Menu 81
October 28,
2006: An Autumnal Harvest Theme was the starting point in putting together
this menu for a group of co-workers and their spouses on the deep South Hill
late in October. Using the flavors, colors, and bountiful Fall harvest
allowed us to create a wonderful meal!
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Menu 80
October 7,
2006: A group of foodies and wine enthusiasts gathered at a quaint little
house on the South Hill by Manito
Park for a wonderful
Autumn Dinner Party.
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Menu 79
September 18,
2006: Autumn always brings so many wonderful flavors, aromas, and ideas for
great fall-time menus. This menu was put together and taught through
the IEL program at Spokane
Falls Community
College. The recipes can be found here, too!
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Menu 78
September 17,
2006: Another Autumn brings another wonderful diner party for a group of
siblings and their spouses on the North Side of Spokane. After a
wonderful round of golf, the food had to be hearty and elegant at the same
time!
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Menu 77
September 14,
2006: A new Windermere Realty Office was opened in Liberty Lake, WA
in September and Bella Sera Catering was asked to provide a couple of gourmet
salads to accompany the David's Pizza being cooked on-site.
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Menu 76
September 8,
2006: A last minute fire at a local eatery in Priest Lake , ID
was followed by a call to Bella Sera Catering to see if we could take care of
a rehearsal dinner for 85 on short notice.
Of course we took the challenge and created a wonderful meal,
lakeside, for the families!
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Menu 75
August 19,
2006: The 4th installment of The Inland Empire Gardener’s
Gourmet in the Garden took place on a gorgeous Saturday in mid-August at the
award winning garden
of Phyllis and Jim
Stephens. The theme for this year’s dinner was “American Cuisine” and,
while a challenge, the night was one for the ages!
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Menu 74
August 15,
2006: A couple of lifelong friends decided to throw a joint birthday party
for 100 guests on the South Hill in mid-August. This menu was prepared
not only to create a myriad of wonderful flavors, but targeted specifically
to the all-female guest list.
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Menu 73
June 15, 2006:
An amazing afternoon of fun, food, and friends was had on 5-Mile for a promotion
of one of our local Air Force leaders.
While the weather was a bit unfortunate (thunderstorms) the party was
wonderful nonetheless!
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Menu 72
May 22, 2006: A
family reunion on the north side of Spokane
in May was the setting for this wonderful afternoon party.
We decided on these amazing Fajitas because of the fresh flavors and numerous
options depending on taste and dietary restrictions.
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Menu 71
May 7, 2006: A
surprise 25th Wedding Anniversary was held at a lovely house out in Liberty
Lake
. The guest list included a lot of family and even more friends to
celebrate the special occasion. The
following menu was prepared to offer a substantial meal with plenty of
options and flavors!
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Menu 70
April 17, 2006:
The Institute for Extended Learning called again to see if we would teach a
class on Italian Springtime Cooking, and we couldn’t say no. This is the menu that was taught and the recipes are located on this website as
well!
The theory behind this menu
was not only to show how to use Springtime flavors and vegetables in Italian
cooking, but also to show how different textures and odd flavor combinations
can be used to make an amazing 6 course meal.
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Menu 69
March
31, 2006: A wonderful woman passed away at the end of March, and Bella Sera
Catering was given the honor of coming up with a menu that would help
celebrate her life and all that she meant to the world.
Our love and prayers
are forever with you, Coco
!
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Menu 68
February
19, 2006: A surprise 40’th birthday on the north side of Spokane
was the setting for this amazing Sunday evening meal. The birthday boy was not only surprised by
all of the wonderful guests, but also by just how much people will eat when
the food is as great as this menu!
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Menu 67
December
14, 2005: The CEO and head employees for the Williams-Sonoma organization
were in town for a series of meetings and organizational information
gatherings in mid-December and Bella Sera Catering was asked to provide a
number of quiches for the event. The food was very well received by all
parties involved.
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Menu 66
December
10, 2005: An office holiday party was the occasion, and a brand new home on
the north side of Spokane
was the venue for an amazing evening of food and friends in early December.
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Menu 65
December
8, 2005: A repeat performance for Bella Sera Catering, this annual Holiday
Party for a local Real Estate company turned out to be another memorable
affair!
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Menu 64
October
3, 2005: I taught a class through the Institute for Extended Learning and Spokane
Community
Colleges in early
October. The theme behind the class
was “Autumnal Italian Cooking” where I wanted to teach the adults who
attended how to create a Six-Course meal from scratch using what the harvest
has brought in early fall.
The recipes can be
found by clicking here.
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Menu 63
October
2, 2005: Another installment of the “in-laws Golf and Dinner Party” was held
in early October on the north side of Spokane. The theme this year was “stuffed”, not only
because of the stuffed entrees, but also referring to the guests at the end
of the night!
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Menu 62
September
4, 2005: A 40th wedding anniversary party was conceived of by the
7 siblings of a wonderful North Spokane Family. What began as a small gathering of family
soon became a full on reception with 70 adults, and 37 children, all of whom
enjoyed the Hawaiian Luau that was prepared from scratch! Aloha!
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Menu 61
August
20, 2005: The third installation of The Inland Empire
Gardener’s Gourmet in the Garden took place on a gorgeous Saturday in
mid-August at a home, and Japanese Nursery on South Pines in the Spokane
Valley
. This year’s theme was Asian, so we
concocted a wonderful menu to accompany the amazing surroundings.
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Menu 60
August
5, 2005: A gathering of physicians and spouses on a hot August night on the South
Hill was the setting for this wonderful dinner.
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Menu 59
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August
1, 2005: A wonderful birthday gathering was held on the South Hill for my
mother on the 1st of August.
Guests came and went as they could, but this “all room temperature”
menu allowed for fresh food whenever a guest arrived!
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Menu 58
July 30,
2005: Newman
Lake
was the site of a beautiful late July wedding for a loving couple and their
families. A relaxed “family style”
menu was prepared which allowed everyone to have exactly what they liked from
right in front of them.
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Menu 57
June 11,
2005: After a wonderful career as a counselor at both Mead Jr. High and Mead Sr.
High Schools, a fitting
tribute meal was presented for a mentor and long time supporter of Bella Sera
Catering.
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Menu 56
A
wonderful Bridal Shower was thrown at a lovely home in Liberty Lake, WA on May 7, 2005. The games were quaint, the company
divine, and the food was out of this world!
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Menu 55
April 9, 2005: A murder mystery evening was the
motive for bringing together a large group of friends and coworkers on a
Sunny April Saturday on the South side of Spokane.
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Menu 54
March 5, 2005: A gorgeous March afternoon at a
wonderful home on the “Deep-South Hill” was the time and venue for a quaint
wedding reception for a lovely couple here in Spokane.
The menu was chosen to provide an array of easy, yet sumptuous appetizers.
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Menu 53
February 22,
2005:
A meeting of a number of
different employees of Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories from around
the Pacific Northwest
was the occasion for this simple, yet elegant luncheon.
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Menu 52
February 12,
2005:
A wonderful dinner party
was planned and prepared for 14 people at a lovely home on Spokane
’s South Hill in mid-February.
This simple, yet elegant meal was offered for their enjoyment!
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Menu 51
February 6,
2005:
A 60’th birthday party was
coupled with the Super Bowl for an afternoon of friends, family, fun,
football, and lots of gourmet food!
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Menu 50
January 28,
2005:
A beautiful addition to
the Jerry and Donna Couch family was the purpose of this wonderful “Couples
Baby Shower” held at a gorgeous home on 5-Mile.
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Menu 49
January 18,
2005:
A 2005 Kickoff Breakfast
meeting was offered at the Keller-Williams Real Estate offices on the North
Side of Spokane. The guests and
clients were able to go through the buffet throughout the morning meeting as
the different dishes were constantly made fresh to order.
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Menu 48
January 12,
2005: A small group of Gonzaga
patrons donated a wonderful Winter Meal to a School of Business
auction in early 2005. This menu was
created to warm the body and feed the soul.
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Menu 47
December 27,
2004: A “surprise” 30th
birthday party for my best friend was thrown at his lovely house on the South
Hill of Spokane
at the end of December. Appetizers were chosen to keep the guests happy
and the party going...
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Menu 46
December 9,
2004: A holiday party for co-workers
and friends held at a glorious home on 5-mile was the setting for this
delectable menu!
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Menu 45
November 16,
2004: A breakfast business meeting
was the setting for this wonderful menu.
The guests and clients were able to go through the buffet throughout
the morning meeting as the different dishes were constantly made fresh to order.
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Menu 44
Halloween 2004: A spooky and bone chilling Halloween night
called for a warm and comforting meal for a number of ghoulish
Trick-or-Treaters and their brave parents!
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Menu 43
October 20,
2004: An educational dinner party was
held up on 5-mile for 6 couples to learn how to make a certain six course
meal, while enjoying each other’s company!
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Menu 42
September 26,
2004: An annual
gathering of siblings and in-laws following a highly disputed and contested
golf match was the setting for this wonderful dinner on the North Side of
Spokane.
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Menu 41
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September
14, 2004: The
tastes of Tuscany will be the centerpiece
for this eight course meal which was purchased as part of Wampum’s annual
auction to raise money for the arts in and around Spokane, WA.
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of the dishes served at this meal, click here.
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Roasted Pepper and Potato Soup
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Menu 40
A Mexican menu was
created for this garden party at the end of August 2004. Fresh vegetables, meats, and fruits were
used to create the perfect fiesta beneath the stars.
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Menu 39
July 31, 2004:
Join us for a wonderful alfresco evening amongst friends and under the
stars. A special Italian feast will be
prepared using the finest local vegetables and imported meats and cheeses.
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Menu 38
July 30, 2004:
The Second Annual Gourmet in the Garden Party was held at the end of July
this year and consisted of 25+ guests enjoying a wealth of wonderful food in
the midst of an exquisite North
Spokane Garden.
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Menu 37
July 16, 2004:
A collection of bald men and other assorted family set the scene for a
simple, yet elegant dinner in Olympia , WA
on a warm July evening.
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Menu 36
Another bride, another June
Another sunny honeymoon
Another season, another reason
For Makin' Whoopee.
June 26, 2004:
A wonderful wedding at a familial residence on Diamond Lake
was the scene of a wondrous evening filled with memories made, and appetites
sated.
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Menu 35
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June
20, 2004: To prove the point that we can cook anything, anytime,
anywhere, Bella Sera Catering provided a wonderful meal for a gathering of
families on Camano Island on the Puget Sound. The families have been going to this spot
for 50 years, and will be talking about this meal for 50 more!
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Menu 34
June 19, 2004: A
small, yet raucous birthday party was thrown for a favored client on the
South Hill. This menu was created by
utilizing all of the fresh produce and seafood that was available.
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Menu 33
May 8,
2004:
An Evening in Tuscany!
Join us for a wonderful epicurean adventure as we taste the delights of the
season in a number of Italian delicacies.
This menu will inspire the mind, fill the heart, and feed the soul.
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Menu 32
May 2, 2004: A
springtime array of appetizers and salads was prepared for a special, and
almost surprise, birthday party in Liberty
Lake.
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Menu 31
April
18, 2004: A relaxing "getting to know you" was prepared at a
wonderful home on the south-east side of town. A laid back atmosphere,
along with outstanding food, made for a perfect evening.
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Menu 30
An
impromptu and informal dinner party at a lovely home on the South Hill of
Spokane was the setting for this early spring gathering.
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Menu 29
A
meeting of charitable minds in Spokane
was the occasion, and a gorgeous house on the west side of the city was the
setting for this “high-end finger food” evening!
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Menu 28
This wonderful
brunch was prepared for my niece's baptism in early February 2004. The guest
list was important in this meal because of many different dietary issues
including low-carb, gluten-free, and one vegetarian!
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Menu 27
An
Italian Festa was prepared for family and friends at my father’s Birthday
Party on the 7th of February, 2004. A
simple, yet elegantly Tuscan Menu was chosen for the main course.
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Menu
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This menu was
created for Spokane
Community College's
"Best Chefs of Spokane" series in February of 2004. The
class, entitled "Elegant Dinner", was designed to teach the
students how to create the perfect dinner party, from invitations to
dessert. The menu that we chose for the class focused on exciting, delectable
dishes which could be prepared without the host and hostess being stuck in
the kitchen during the party.
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Menu
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December 6,
2003: A surprise 30’th birthday was
held for a wonderful couple on the South Hill of Spokane, WA. Twenty-five
friends and family were on hand for the celebration, and an Italian Festa
ensued!
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Menu
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December 5,
2003: A wealth of different appetizers and desserts was offered for a
Christmas party for 45 people in Liberty
Lake, WA.
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Menu
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October 20,
2003: A gathering of Doctors and their spouses was the setting for this
mid-October dinner. The menu consisted of old favorites, coupled with
seasonal vegetables.
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Menu
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October 12,
2003: A special gathering of family on the North Side of Spokane was the
event for this Autumnal Italian meal. A
wonderful blend of flavors and colors helped to provide the basis for this
menu.
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Menu
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September 13,
2003: A wedding, or new beginning, for a wonderful Spokane couple, was the setting for this
September afternoon affair. A medley
of different dishes and salads were offered for the 100+ guest event.
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Menu
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September 12,
2003: This menu was provided for the rehearsal dinner the night before the
wedding (which menu follows this one) of close friends on the South Hill of
Spokane. An easy, buffet style meal was presented, while still sticking to
the theory that fresh, exquisite food is easy, fun, and delicious!
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Menu
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August 30,
2003: A Gourmet Garden
Party was the setting for this Labor Day Weekend dinner.
Seasonal ingredients, colors, and flavors were on hand, not only in the
spectacular garden on the North Side of Spokane
, but also in each of the dishes prepared.
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Menu
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July 12,
2003: A 90th birthday was the occasion for this wonderful meal in the middle
of July. An Italian theme was chosen, and the appetizers all the way
through to the dessert represented what we love as Italian cuisine!
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Menu
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An eclectic and
seasonal menu was prepared for a very special birthday party for Geraldine
Rein on June 28, 2003. As she is one
of my mentors in cooking, a variety of appetizers - new to her - along with
two Summer Salads were prepared for the 40+ guests.
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Menu
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May 24th,
2003: A 60th birthday party was the occasion for this wonderful meal prepared
and served outdoors at the home of Pat and Trish McFarland. Approximately 100 people attended the
event, with Bella Sera Catering providing the entrée only.
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Menu
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On May 20, 2003
a breakfast business meeting was the setting for this wonderful menu. The guests and clients were able to go
through the buffet throughout the morning meeting as the different dishes
were constantly made fresh to order.
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Menu
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A Springtime
dinner party was thrown at a lovely home on the North Side of Spokane on
March 29th, 2003 for three couples. This menu was chosen for its
aromatic dishes and use of Spring vegetables and flavors.
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Menu
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February 15,
2003: A “day after Valentine’s Day” dinner was prepared for a small group of
4 couples at a beautiful home on the South Hill here in Spokane. This savory, yet unique menu was
served in order to take full advantage of each individual course, proving
that fine cuisine and company can be enough of a common thread throughout a
dinner party!
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Menu
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A medley of
different appetizers was offered for my aunt's 50th 40th birthday
celebration on February 1, 2003.
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Menu
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A special Christmas
party was thrown at a glorious mansion overlooking the Spokane River
on December 14, 2002. We were hired to provide the entrée portion of
the meal, and it turned out splendidly!
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Menu
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On November 22,
2002 we were hired to create a full Asian dinner for the 35 guests that were
attending a 60th birthday party. The following menu worked wonderfully
for such a large group and was served as a buffet.
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Menu 9
An intimate
dinner party at the home of Mary Wilson took place on November 14, 2002
accompanied by this elegant menu.
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Menu 8
On November 3, 2002 a
festive group gathered at Rick and Diane Thomas' home to enjoy this delicious
meal.
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Menu 7
This menu was
served on October 12, 2002 for a dinner party at Pat and Trish McFarland's
home.
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Menu 6
In May 2002 I
had all of my friends back together for an Italian festa at my
home. The menu is inspired by my love for Italian cuisine and a desire
to try some new dishes.
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Menu 5
As 2001 came to
a close, I decided to throw a formal dinner party for my closest friends and
family. This menu was a departure from casual fare and an introduction
of succulent dishes.
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Menu 4
November can be
a cold and unforgiving month in the Pacific Northwest,
so I decided to create a “comfort food” menu to ease the body and the mind
for my friends.
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Menu 3
A Mexican menu
was created for this September 2001 dinner party which brought friends and
family together for one last summer fiesta.
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Menu 2
This August
2001 meal, served to my closest friends, was an Asian potpourri with many
different dishes that not only complemented each other, but also the taste
buds themselves!
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Menu 1
This is a menu
that I prepared for family and friends back in May of 2001. It is a
simple Italian menu with a little for everyone. This worked out very
well for the guests at this party, two of which were vegetarians. I was
able to take some of the Carbonara aside without the pancetta so they could
eat all but one of the dishes.
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