Kukucka-Farrell Wedding Reception



The day started with fruits, cheeses and pate.

 Our team was enjoying the day as much as the guests.

 Waiting for the coffee to arrive- Godiva Pumpkin Spice! It is so good.

 Setting the tables and buffet.

 The gourgeous bride arrives in the most beautiful wedding gown!

 Doesn't she look like a beautiful, swan.

 Let's Eat! Lemon Herb Chicken, Pork Roast with Bourbon Sauce, Roasted Pig (from the family), Southern Mashed Potatoes, Apricot-Ginger Glazed Carrots and Stuffed Cabbage from the family as well. The bride's family is Croation and supplied foods from their family's heritage. It was our pleasure to incorporate it on our buffet.

Thanks for your visit. Thank you to the Kukucka & Farrell families

for allowing us to share in this beautiful family event.

Teresa Carter's Paella

Many of my friends have asked about Paella, so I thought I would post one of my recipes. Please try it once. I think you'll find you love it.

Serves 8-10 people

3 tablespoons of good Olive Oil

2 tablespoons of salted butter

2 chicken legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings

1 large onion, diced

1 red and 1 green bell pepper sliced in strips

4-5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1 pound of Chorizo sausage, removed from casing

3- 14oz. Cans chicken broth

1 cup of white wine

1 family sized bag of Vigo's Saffron Spanish Style rice

2 pound medium shrimp, peeled

1 pound little neck clams, scrubbed & beards removed

1 pound mussels, scrubbed

1 bag of frozen peas (optional)

Using a paella pan or a large, deep skillet warm oil and butter over medium high heat until hot then add chicken pieces. Cook 5-6 minutes per side, remove from pan and set aside. Add onion, peppers, garlic and chorizo sausage breaking apart with wooden spoon. Cook until peppers & onions are nice and browned and chorizo is cooked . Add chicken broth and wine to pan bring to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat and cover pan. Cook about 10 minutes. Remove lid and add chicken back to pan along with shrimp, clams, mussels and peas if using. Cook, stirring occassionally until clams and mussels open and all liquid is absorbed. (If your clams or mussels do not open, throw out.) I find that clams take longer than mussels to open, so be patient.

Serve hot with a hearty crusty garlic bread and fresh green salad.

FECKOURY REHEARSAL DINNER

This rehearsal dinner was for my best friend's son. Teresa is from Honduras. So she wanted a meal that represented her heritage. I made three different Paella's.

This is with Chicken & Chorizo sausage.This is with shrimp, clams, mussels, squid & chorizo.

The third one was a combo of both. They were FABULOUS even if I do say so myself.

My team busy at work. Gotta love my team!!!!!!

My best friend Teresa in the center dressed in red with her mother, sisters, niece, husband & her three sons. Her oldest son, Johnny the groom, is holding the red napkins. The other two are Daniel & Andrew. Love You Guys!!!!

Olivia Thompson Wedding

One last look at the table settings before guests arrived
Table centerpieces styled by our new staff florist. Brie with pecans & brown sugar topping

The reception and wedding were held at the beautiful

historic Dunaway Gardens in Newnan

It was such a lovely setting- perfect weather too

We served three different Lasagnas

Beef, Itailan Sausage & Vegetable

Teas & Lemonade

My table centerpiece

Tables setting

Cheese & fruit display

Hope you enjoyed your visit today. Tell someone you know about us!

CHEEVER-LICHTY WEDDING

Preparing the table. It was such a pretty location thanks to the Connell's.
Their back yard was the perfect setting for this sweet wedding ceremony.

The fruit & cheese appetizers were served prior to the wedding.
Olives, grapes, apricots, berries, assorted imported cheeses and a warm brie with Bourbon Cranberry Pecan topping.The wedding took place under the Gazebo at dusk with floating candles in the pool and uplighting in all the trees. It was very romantic.

We served our signature Salmon Pate with Croistini.

Assorted Cheeses & Olives,

The fabulous brie! Oh, it was so good, if I do say so myself.

Pineapple & Chicken Brochettes (Pam loved these)

Our delicious Balsamic Marinated Asparagus Spears.

My specialty- Mini Beef Wellington

Pam the bride and some of her family. Pam we so enjoyed catering for you and hope that you and Galen will have many happy years together.