Great evening last week catering at La Vie en Rose. In case you don't know this amazing shop in Cihangir is run by a witch. Or rather someone who knows how to concoct potions for all sorts or ailments. The lady who owns the place, Jayda Uras also has massages and other therapies on her books. In order to celebrate 5 years of business he asked me to cater for an expected crowd of 100 and gave me 36 hours to prepare. Those that cook will know that 36 hours is a bit of a joke in terms of menu preparation, pricing, shopping and delivery. I had to tell Jayda, that given the late request she would just have to not question anything and accept the menu I put together. There was no time to throw in some untried but interesting ideas. 2 hours before launch I was in her kitchen putting it all together. Jayda had stipulated that everything had to be vegetarian and given the hot weather conditions I felt it was a wise suggestion. In case you don't know cocktails are a lot more work than sit down meals. However, Jayda provided me with ample help and I even pulled a couple of guests into the kitchen to help me out. Not to mention my long suffering children who, once again came to the rescue as unpaid skivvies, carrying plates from the kitchen to the guests. I am happy to say everyone liked the food. Judge for yourself. Here is the menu:
1. Yoghurt and dill dip
2. Hummus
3. Potato and pea samosas.
4. Spinach and cheese parcels
5. Spring rolls
6. Cheese balls with plum sauce
7. Jordanian Falafal with tahini sauce.
8. Herbed egg pancakes with red pepper cream cheese
9. Tomato and feta cheese crostini.
10. Smoked Aubergine crostinis.
11. Pesto sourcream with beetroot crostinis.
12 Lentil rissoles
