Tasting

Saturday we had our appointment for the food tasting for the reception. We took Adrianne with us so she could help us decide. She has a good eye for these kind of things, and I guess the biggest reason is because we just like to be with her. They were all set up and ready for us when we got there downstairs at the Grill. Here is the sample of the fresh fruit display. It was soooo juicy and good. Refreshing on a warm summer day. Not to mention the beautiful colors! What an eye catcher.

Next were the salads. We picked the California Greens with feta cheese, grilled red onion, and candied walnuts. The 2nd one we picked was the classic Caesar. The croutons were homemade from baguette slices. Very yummy.

The entrees and sides. We decided on the Salmon for sure! and the tortellini for the pasta. The chicken was terrible, so we have another tasting set for next week to try other chicken options. The dish we asked to taste sounded really good on paper--none of us liked it. The grilled vegetables were amazing, but the roasted red potatoes looked like meatballs and were a bit dry, so we will sample a rice pilaf and some garlic mashed next week too. Add the beef carving station and the wedding cake and we are about there! Beverage stations with water, punch, and pink lemonade, and a no-host bar with sodas and juices.

This is Becky with Natalie. She is so nice and is helping us take care of all the details.

Natalie and Adrianne. Thanks for coming Adriannie! Beautiful daughters in a beautiful place--just had to grab the picture.