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Some of you don't know I have an art background. Have you started thinking about your Holiday Tabletop?
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Gold Reindeer and Silver Birch Trees Hand Painted Black Dinner Napkins. Qty 4. Black,silver and gold holiday dinner napkins. Modern bold painting of a gold reindeer peeking out of majestic silver birch trees. Hand Painted. Heat Set . 20x20 black dinner napkin. Machine Wash Tumble Dry Iron on reverse side. * If you need more for larger set, I can produce as custom order.

Vegetarian Portobello based Shepard's Pie.

Lamb and Beef Sliders with Guinness Ketchup ,blue cheese ,grainy mustard and pickled onions.

Various catering pictures from 2016

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Dry Chili Rubbed Smoked Wings It’s that season where I just slide open the patio door and turn up the grill. Even though the weather is trying to find its season. I really love smoked flavor, and have experimented with va…

Some good books to check out.
http://www.theluxeredux.com/2016/05/12/people-for-the-ethical-treatment-of-food-food-drink-books/

People for the Ethical Treatment of Food: Food & Drink Books Cooking is not my thing. But I sure love a really good cookbook or a book about hospitality or a food book. There are a few new releases this year that are worth review. Plated by Elana Karp, Suzan…

http://www.coco-cooks.com/2016/05/coco-questionnaire-five-questions-with-audarshia-townsend/

This is a great lifestyle blog that I totally relate to. Im so happy she featured my IG page.http://www.theluxeredux.com/2016/05/06/people-for-the-ethical-treatment-of-food-instagram-edition/

People for the Ethical Treatment of Food: Instagram Edition This love I have for photography is pretty deep. I love food photos, but only the kind that can easily end up in a magazine or book. I’ve seen a few that have made me gag and almost throw up.…

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Coconut Macadamia Girl Scout Samoas Cheesecake – COCO COOKS Baking, cakes, candy, Cheese, cookies, Dairy, Desserts, Eggs, Nuts Coconut Macadamia Girl Scout Samoas Cheesecake Posted by Courtney on May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 The other day I was sitting with a friend during her own food photo shoot for a international critically acclaimed newspaper, and she remini...

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Lamb Terrine – COCO COOKS Appetizers, farm to table, Farms, French, lamb, Offal, Pork, Spices, Technique Lamb Terrine Posted by Courtney on May 1, 2016May 1, 2016 Anyone that knows me, knows that I favor the classics in food , fashion, and life. Pates and Terrines have always fascinated me as they are classic, complex, yet…

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Luxardo Cherry Trifle – COCO COOKS Alcohol, Baking, Cocktails, Cocoa, Desserts, Eggs, Entertaining, Pastry, Technique Luxardo Cherry Trifle Posted by Courtney on April 19, 2016 According the Oxford Dictionary a Trifle is British noun meaning. a cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream. I…