Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Holiday Ideas

I know that I promised you my Mom's chili recipe, however, I have left it at home in Utah and as most of you know, I am in Nevada! So, it will be a couple more weeks before I can post it. My wonderful husband is busy searching for it so that he can bring it to me over the Thanksgiving Holiday. But, in the meantime, I've thought of a really fun idea for the holidays. I am a huge fan of "buffet" type meals and meals that don't require a lot of utensils. It can be difficult sitting in a folding chair trying to cut a piece of chicken. With this you run the risk of having half of your meal ending up on the floor! And none of us want that when we have 20 women in our home having the same problem. That's alot of chicken flying around! So, I thought I would try festive finger foods. For my November event I am going to make mini turkey sandwiches with a cranberry spread, mini stuffing cakes with a gravy-like dipping sauce, homemade potato chips made from both white and sweet potatoes, mini pumpkin tarts, and another vegetable on which I haven't decided yet. I won't be using any recipes, I'm just going to wing it! I also plan on using this same concept for my December event but with other types of holiday foods.

I enjoy researching and learning about other cultures and their foods. Especially during the holidays as this gives me a new perspective on what these special times mean to other people around the world. I hope to incorporate these ideas into my event meals and will share them with you as I learn. When I first began culinary school I had an assignment in one of my classes to create my chef's "Mission Statement" and I want to share it with all of you.

My Mission

To take others on a culinary journey that will open minds and hearts to experience culture through taste. To gain new appreciation for differences and learn acceptance through experience. My mission is my passion.

My Vision

"Find your passion and go after it with a vengeance."
-Dad

My Passion

Caring - for fellow chefs, friends, family and customers
Healing - through wholesome culinary offerings to feed body and soul
Enlightenment - by introducing new cuisines and experiences
Friendship - to learn from others and give to others in return
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Born in Fairfield CA to a sailor and his wife, I have 5 siblings, all brothers! I grew up in Salt Lake City Utah on a very rare one acre of land. This is where I learned everything I know. I learned to garden, take care of a home and raise a family. Here I learned to trust God and to love my neighbor as myself. I learned to stand up for what I believe in and stand up for others who had no ability to stand up for themselves. I was taught to have "mutual respect", not ultimate authority. I learned to appreciate the little things in life and to respect all living things. It was in this humble home that I also learned the most important part of living, the complete circle of life which includes dying. My brother was born there and my mother died there. I will forever be connected to that place, I will carry it in my heart forever.