Posts by saffron

BDL you do offer some great pearls and then went off on a tangent in a stream of consciousness that I had no idea about....something about foreplay, a message to her parents, I'm still scratching my head wondering what that was meant to...

Shroomgirl, my cool as a cuke thinking biz woman...the lavish seafood bar opened for a limited timeframe is the perfect solution. This way I can keep it looking full for a shorter length. Shroomgirl....you're still the best! Good...

So the update is now.... $20K, no increaase in budget, increased guest count to 55, longer party (now it's 7-Midnight) With the same requirements of a "lavish, 1st class, breathitaking, memorable, sophisticated, Best Party...

I am in Chef Talk heaven from the genius on this board. Thank you - thank you - thank you. I love you all!! So this is a lavish cocktail party. They have been so impressed with my invitaiton designs and tonight's tasting menu (she)...

I have a spectacular opportunity to submit a proposal and menu with a $20K budget for 40 (all inclusive from staff, rentals, bar, favors, etc) Designing the menu for (his) 50th birthday celebration (guest of honor is an eye surgeon with...

Thank you for the detailed walk-though. I will attempt again as well will also try technique with thin mandoline slices, and a different technique with potato tuiles. I was also looking at my cake cooling rack and was considering...

Personal comments aside, I am lookng to create an upscale stylish presentation, not the ones that were suggested as a substitute. I know the cone shapes can be done ... just searching amd tapping into this board's amazing resources for...

I tried the TIgerwoman's recommendation with creating potato gaufrette cones using pastry tips as the mold. I used the GSD mandoline wi\hich created the gaufrette where some were foldable into the tip and some the gauge was a bit thick....

I read the bridezilla post and many lessons that I wanted to pass on for you to have: 1. We are responsible for the event no matter what phases of the party the client decides to have control over. Do you know why? We will get blamed...

Thank you bluezebra and tigerwoman. I have seen and worked with tuiles of both savory and sweet for cone presentations. THomas Keller was right in that it evokes the childhood memories of ice cream delights. That is also why franks in a...