Upcoming Tasting Opportunities for Heirloom Cuisine, LLC

Dear Friends, Clients, Potential Brides, Past Brides and Families of Brides,

Heirloom Cuisine will be offering several "tasting" opportunities in the upcoming months.  The bridal shows are geared more towards weddings, but the Desert Plantation Open House and Natchez Chamber of Commerce After Hours & Ribbon Cutting will be really fun, too!

We like to keep in touch with all of our clients - past, present, future, potential, etc.  Our "tastings" are a great opportunity for you to come out and see our newest food creations, latest decorating styles and get to visit with our fabulous staff (meaning me, of course!).

Most of the Tastings in 2012 will be held in January and February.  There will always be other opportunities for tastings (such as the Old Governor's Mansion Gala in October, The LASM Gala in September and the Capitol Chef's Showcase in September) and I'm sure we'll end up with a few more bridal shows and Galas under our belt before the end of the year.  That said, I highly encourage you to attend any and all of the ones listed below.  Because they are the first of the year, we will really be showing off and have lots of new menu ideas like Balsamic Pear & Steak Crostinis, Duck Rilette with Raspberry Pink Peppercorn Jam, Mini Grilled Cheese Triangles with Crawfish and Tomato Marmalade and Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Cream (in addition to our “old stand-bys” like Plaquemines Parish Oysters with Jalapeno Tartar)! 

I hope to see you all at at least one!  You don't have to RSVP because we know how hard it is to sometimes plan in advance, but if you KNOW you are coming, give us a call or drop us an email so we'll know for sure!  There is a small fee for the Old Governor's Mansion's Event but the Desert Plantation Tasting and Out of The Box are both complimentary. 

We respectfully request that you bring no more than 4 guests.  If you need to bring more, just give us a call so we can plan for it.  Also, kids are more than welcome!  Although I don't plan to bring mine (but that's just because -as most of you know- I wouldn't be able to get a thing done with all 3 under foot!)

Please call or email me with any questions.  I'm attaching flyers on all the events to this email.

Hope you all had a Fabulous Holiday and a Safe New Year.  We are looking forward to a wonderful 2012!  and don't forget to call or email if you're in need of our catering services!  Please feel free to forward to any friends, family, media or clients that you think might be interested!


Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Old Governor's Mansion Something Old Something New Bridal Show
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunday, January 22, 2012
Desert Plantation's Annual Open House and Tasting
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Old State Capitol Out of The Box Bridal Show
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Natchez Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" and Ribbon Cutting for Brandon Hall Plantation
Brandon Hall Plantation, Natchez
Times TBD

Happy Holidays from Heirloom Cuisine, LLC

It's the start of a very busy weekend!
Catering a meeting today at the Pennington Biomedical Research Conference Center then tonight, a party at the fabulous Glassell Galleries (on the first floor of the Shaw Center for The Arts).
Tonight, Chef Jason Roland's menu is:
Crispy Plaquemines Parish Oysters, Jalapeno Tartar

Beef Tenderloin Bites on Ciabatta Bread with Horseradish Aioli and Fresh Chive Spear

Spinach & Artichokes in Bouchee

Curry & Mango Cream Cheese Terrine with Praline Pecan Glaze

Mediterranean Cheesecake,

Crostinis and Carr’s Crackers, Garnished with Fresh & Dried Fruits

Display of Raw, Grilled and Blanched Vegetables served with Tomato Basil Dip and Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette to INCLUDE Grilled Asparagus & Portobello Mushroom Display with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

Foie Gras Boudin Cakes, Caramelized Onions & Pepper Jelly

Crabmeat Imperial Dip with Homemade Crostinis

Bourbon Barrelwood Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Peach Chutney, Served with Sister Schubert’s Rolls, Traditional Condiments, Fresh Herbs & Tri-Colored Peppers

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce, Garnished with Cilantro & Pineapple

Eggnog Tarts, Coffee & Chicory Crème Brulee Tarts,

Fresh & Seasonal Fruit Display in Oversized Martini Glasses w/ Toothpicks & Elderflower Crème Anglaise
Dipping Sauce

Check back later for pictures of the Gallery! 

Couchon de Lait Holiday Party

Tonight Chef Jason Roland with Heirloom Cuisine will be catering a Holiday Party at a Clients' Private Residence.  We'll be bringing our mobile kitchen and serving:
Crispy Fried Plaquemines Parish Oysters with Homemade Jalapeno Tartar
Mini Natchitoches Meat Pies
Applewood Smoked Bacon & Caramelized Onion Tarts wtih Gruyere Cheese
Baked Brie en Croute with Praline Pecan Glaze
Homemade Cracklins
Whole Pig, Smoked & Stuffed with Boudin, Carved on Site & Served with Braised Mustard Greens, Kettle-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans, Louisiana Cornbread
Crabmeat Imperial Dip with Homemade Crostinis
Chess Pie Tarts and Brownie Bliss Truffles
Check back later for pictures of the event!

Weekend Events

Good Morning, friends!

Heirloom Cuisine is busy this morning preparing for our weekend events.  We are catering an 80th birthday party for a repeat client.  The theme is "Queen Bee" and we are decked out in black, brown and yellow overlays!  The event should be fabulous!  We are serving our Baked Brie en Croute with Praline Pecan Glaze, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Caramelized Onion Tarts, Crabmeat Mornay Dip with Homemade Crostinis & Gourmet Pannini Sandwiches!  I can't wait for the event tomorrow!  We are so honored to be catering such a special event for their family.

We are catering another very special event, too... one of our brides is PREGNANT!!!! and we are catering her baby shower tomorrow.  I am so happy for Misty & Derek and really looking forward to seeing her tomorrow!  It's a pretty simple menu of our Crawfish Pasta with Roasted Shallot & Parmesan Reggiano Cream and an Artisan Cheese & Fruit Display but we would do just about anything for our brides!

Call or email us for more information on having your event catered by Heirloom Cuisine, LLC!~

A busy Spring for Weddings!

Heirloom Cuisine, LLC has had a busy wedding season this year!  Congratulations to all of our newly married couples!
We have catered 15 weddings since our last post!  We have catered at Desert Plantation, Brandon Hall Plantation in Natchez, The Shaw Center for the Arts, The Old Governor's Mansion, the Louisiana State Muesum Baton Rouge, the Rural Life Museum and Rosemound Gardens just to name a few.
We cater about 40 weddings a year.  Newly engaged?  Call us to cater your rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, engagement party, bridesmaid's luncheon, etc. 
Try our new Caprese Salad Skewers drizzled with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Andouille Crusted Tilapia with Creole Mustard Sauce, Crispy Fried Plaquemines Parish Oysters, Curry Mango Cream Cheese Terrine with Homemade Crostinis, Fig & Sugarcane Glazed Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Peach Chutney and many many more!

Happy Saturday, January 8, 2011

What a beautiful, sunshining day in St. Francisville, LA.
We are getting ready for our first party of 2011.  A 60th birthday party tomorrow at a private residence in Baton Rouge.  We will be serving some of our favorites:
Crispy Fried Plaquemines Parish Oysters with Homemade Tartar
Nut Crusted Duck Tenders with Mango Chutney Dipping Sauce

Foie Gras & Black Truffle Flan served in Demitasse Cups with Creme Fraiche and Osetra Caviar
Venison Sliders with Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce
Whole Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce
Blanched Asparagus Display drizzled with Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette

Tune in tomorrow for pictures!  Please see our Facebook Posts for upcoming events including:
Something Old Something New Bridal Event at The Old Governor's Mansion on Thursday, January 13, 2011
Heirloom Cuisine, LLC's Annual Tasting at Fireside Antiques in Baton Rouge on Sunday, February 20, 2011
Desert Plantation's Annual Open House and Tasting at Desert Plantation in St. Francisville, LA on Sunday, February 27, 2011