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In the Kitchen with Kara: Isn’t it Sweet?
Chef Kara likes to get all chefy and take a classic and turn it up a notch! Check out a few of our recent favorites – our sweet tooth is still aching! Mint Truffles – made with fresh mint from the garden.
Read MoreKicking off summer
Summer time has arrived – finally Everyone in the Chef Kara camp is ready for all that summer has to offer – trips to the farmer’s market, berries warm from the sun, garden-ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs and loads of family time around the grill. Memorial Day weekend brought a healthy night around the grill complete…
Read MoreGlittering Lemon Cookies {St. Louis Gourmet Catering}
Glittering lemon cookies are a great way to say good-bye to winter and hello to spring. I made a batch of these cookies for a wonderful bridal shower this past weekend with bright, vibrant colors. I found an incredible selection of sanding sugars that were also extremely affordable at Sallies Cake and Candy Supplies on…
Read MoreHomemade Microwave Popcorn
At my recent baby food classes for the St. John’s MOPS group, we talked about a super simple way to make healthier microwave popcorn. I promised the ladies I would post my recipe, which I love. Homemade popcorn works great as a quick snack or add it to school lunches as a creative way to…
Read MoreWinter Baby Shower {Gourmet Catering St. Louis}
I love to cook for mamas-to-be! Why not get the little ones on their way to being a foodie as early as possible? For this baby shower, I created a menu of warm comfort food that was perfect for the cold, snowy winter day.
Read MorePackaging for Food Gifts
There is so much more to cooking than just enjoying the food (although I savor that part). For me, the food I cook creates memories, gives me a chance to show my love for friends and family, and generally, has a way of making people smile. So around the holidays, I always get swept…
Read MoreChocolate Chip Cookies
This year, for my daughter’s holiday party at school, I decided to make mini chocolate chip sandwich cookies for the kiddos and oversized, ganache- dipped chocolate chip cookies for the teachers. In our house, nothing goes faster than chocolate chip cookies (even the special batches for my hubby…he loves chocolate chip cookies with barely any chocolate chips). I can’t think of a better way to thank
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve Cocktail Party {Boutique Catering St. Louis}
I had a blast doing the Nadauds’ NYE black tie event! To celebrate the ball drop and ring in 2014, I featured a variety of bite sized, mouthwatering appetizers, perfect for the guests to enjoy while visiting with old and new friends. My new favorite, pickled shrimp served in an oversized jar, made a stunning…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Lunch {Boutique Catering St. Louis}
For the second year in a row, I had the pleasure of catering an appetizer lunch for some deserving teachers at Christ the King school in University City. Not only did I get to help celebrate the hard work the teachers have done all year by creating a menu of decadent wintery items, but also,…
Read MoreMadeline and the French Tea Party Baby Shower {Boutique Catering St. Louis}
I had so much fun catering the food for this special baby shower! The theme was based on the guest of honor’s love of the Madeline book series when she was a little girl. So, I let my inner French baker inspire this custom tea party menu with mini sweet treats and savory bites. There…
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