Read Jean’s blog here: http://delightfulrepast.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-outstanding-in-field-restaurant.html 

Passed Appetizers

1.       Dave Pommer’s Carrot Pancakes with Crème Fraiche, Fried Earthtrine Garlic & Dave Pommer’s Fried Carrot Tops
2.       Santa Barbara Spot Prawn Salad with McGrath Avocados &Dave Pommer’s Fingerlimes on House Made Crispy Rice Crackers
3.       Grilled Watkins Ranch Flank Steak with McGrath Oranges, Roasted Earthtrine Garlic & Sautéed Chard
4.       Deviled Earthtrine Green Onion & Chickpea Fritters with Ojai Cage Free Eggs

Family Style Dinner

Bread Served on the Table

First
Chilled Dave Pommer Lettuce Soup with Somis Nasturtium & Earthtrine Arugula Ice Cubes
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Earthtrine Vegetable Kimchee with Japanese Turnips, Radicchio, Escarole & Chard Stalks

Second
Local Ling Cod with McGrath Oranges, Ginger & Earthtrine Garlic
Dave Pommer Carrot Puree
Tempura Earthtrine Japanese Turnips
Grilled Dave Pommer Sprouted Broccoli

Third
Pudding Cake with Dave Pommer’s Meyer Lemon & Thyme
Earthtrine Farms Pakistani Mulberries
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Santa Paula Honey & Santa Barbara Pistachio Nut Brittle

As many of you know by now, we had the wonderful opportunity to cater a wedding for the well-known television show, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. We were charged with creating a drop dead gorgeous and tasty menu to fit into the Alice in Wonderland theme. What do you think of when you think of Alice? We think of tea and the infamous, wild and whimsical tea party that ensued. Here’s a look at the menu we offered to our guests at the soundstage in Los Angeles:

Tea Sandwich Hors d ‘Oeuvres

Preserved lemon and dill shrimp canape on rye
Roasted grape, bleu cheese, and celery leaf on whole grain
Chickpea and tomato confit on focaccia
Radish and sweet cream butter with fleur de sel on brioche

Dinner

Wild garden greens, herbs, and edible flowers with mandarin oranges, crispy shallots, and shallot vinaigrette

Tea roasted jidori chicken breast with rye and mushroom croquet court, peewee potato boule, sweet peas and frenched heirloom carrots, phyllo crown, and red pepper coulis hearts

Tea service and wedding cake

A tender yet chewy fig, filled with a savory herb-flecked goats milk cheese, finished with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses. Another favorite is our stuffed strawberries.

Fresh picked local strawberries are filled with smooth feta cheese and crunchy candied walnuts. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and a bit of basil, and these little bites are ready to go. And, finally, one of the most popular items on our catering menu, our chorizo stuffed bacon wrapped dates.

We take a hearty, sweet date and fill it with spicy, savory chorizo. After wrapping it in smoky bacon, the little bundles are baked until the bacon becomes crispy. The combination of sweet and smoky, and the interplay of different textures just might leave you wondering what kind of stuffed goodies you could make in your own kitchen.