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The Breakfast - DFen911 - 02-28-2008
Well today was the big breakfast for Derek’s co-workers.
Everything went perfectly! I was so tickled
The day before I cooked off the sausage and bacon and left them both just shy of fully cooked. Got them chilled down and wrapped up in the fridge. I also made the gravy with the pan drippings and the dough for the buttermilk biscuits.This morning I was off and cooking by 6am. First up was the apple cheddar bread pudding. Since I was making two big pans of this lusciousness I knew I would have to increase the cook time a bit and leave room in case it needed more time. Then I had the fruit all sliced, and started on the potatoes for the hash browns. The first guest arrived at 7am, even though no one was supposed to come till 7:30. But I had the coffee ready to be fired off.
Needless to say everything came out wonderful. And Derek got to be a shining star today and earned brownie points I’m sure.
Tomorrow the food prep day begins for my parents big 50th anniversary. (Thus my other thread about the meatball sauce)
There really is no way to describe how exhausting it is to plan for a large party and then execute it, while at the same time having such a gratifying feeling when it’s done of what was accomplished. What a wonderful hobby/career/past-time/ we all have!
Re: The Breakfast - Gourmet_Mom - 02-28-2008
Quote:I can't wait! Will my day ever come?!?! Isn't there a Cinderella theme song like that? "Some dayyyyy....."
There really is no way to describe how exhausting it is to plan for a large party and then execute it, while at the same time having such a gratifying feeling when it’s done of what was accomplished. What a wonderful hobby/career/past-time/ we all have!
Sorry Denise...Congratulations on your big success! Ride the wave to the finish on your parents' anniversary party! You're gonna do GREAT!
Re: The Breakfast - Mare749 - 02-28-2008
Great job Denise! It sounds like everything turned out perfectly. Hope all goes smoothly with your parents party as well. Be sure to take pictures.
Re: The Breakfast - Old Bay - 02-29-2008
It doesn't get better than this--congratulations--I just make sure I do some sort of pork tenderloin for something like this--I take the easy way out--you are a pro!!! You also handle the emotions very well--hell,just admit it--you're good--and stable--enjoy the success my friend.
Re: The Breakfast - luvnit - 02-29-2008
Wow! I always admire those that can cook well for a crowd. Good for you, sounds like everything was well thought out and well prepared.
Congratulations!
Re: The Breakfast - cjs - 02-29-2008
Fantastic! Another success under the belt, Denise. Hope you're able to enjoy part of your folk's party tomorrow!! I catered one of my daughter's weddings and while I was so glad I did, I sure didn't get to visit with folks much.
Have fun!
Re: The Breakfast - HomeCulinarian - 02-29-2008
Way to go! Hope the 50th is equally successful.
Re: The Breakfast - Corinne - 02-29-2008
Wonderful Denise! What a treat for all the men who work with your husband. Hey, maybe they will have you start catering all the office meetings and get togethers.
Re: The Breakfast - firechef - 02-29-2008
So glad it went well for you. The confidence must be high now...hope all goes well for the anniversary party. Keep us posted and know we're all pulling for you! Did you add sausage to the bread pudding?
Re: Anniversary Dinner - Gourmet_Mom - 02-29-2008
I wonder how Denise is getting along? I hope all is going well! She's bound to be up to her elbows right about now.