Dead Man's Cheese Ball

Here is a nice recipe for all your "big" Spooks you may have this Halloween! :)

Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon prepared hot mustard
2 dashes chipotle hot sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup port wine
1/2 cup black sesame seeds
Directions
In the container of a food processor, combine the Cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, horseradish, hot mustard, chipotle sauce, garlic and port wine. Pulse until smooth. You can use a potato masher in a large bowl but it will take longer.
Line a bowl with plastic wrap, and fill with the cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat just until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Gather the plastic wrap around the cheese mixture and form into a ball. Remove the plastic wrap and roll the ball in sesame seeds to coat. Place in the center of a platter and surround with your favorite chips or crackers.

Robinson/Davis Wedding

This past Saturday we were honored to be a part of the Robinson/Davis Wedding in Lebanon at College Hills Church of Christ. This was one of my favorite weddings this year due to the fact that we love this couple as a client and as dear friends of ours! Caroline Robinson knew exactly what she wanted at her reception! She went with the traditional 1:00 pm wedding with cake, nuts, and punch served at the reception! Caroline Graduated from the CIA in Baking and works for Julia's Bakery so naturally she designed her own wedding cake!! WOW Beautiful!!!! We provided Ginger Tea for the punch and a homemade "trail mix" which included nuts, coconut, cranberries, dried banana's and an assortment of other ingredients, as well as the table linens at the reception. The guests walked away with caramel dipped candy apples with a pretty black bow tied to each one! As a caterer we have catered many big and over the top weddings with full meals and appetizers but sometimes simple is better and this was one of the most elegant and one of the prettiest weddings we have catered this year. But, it may have just been because of the wonderful personality of the bride and groom!

Vendors:

Cake:

Julia's Bakery

http://www.borobakery.com

Flowers:

S S Graham Floral Interiors and Events

Lebanon, Tennessee

Catering and Linen's:

Crystal Elegance

www.crystalelegancecatering.com

Elegant Reception on a Budget

Looking to have a nice elegant reception on a nice budget? Be sure to look at our Elegant Catering Package!

Our Elegant Catering Package includes our

Signature Spinach and Artichoke Dip,

Sweet and Sour Meatballs,

Cocktail Sandwiches with Ham & Turkey with our Herb Cream Cheese Spread,

Fresh Fruit Display and Cheese Display,

and our Sparkling Punch!

All for $10.95 per person!

This is a great budget friendly menu or take this menu and add to it for a small per person charge!

Call our sales office at 615-525-9132 or visit our website at www.crystalelegancecatering.com for more information!

Wedding Candy Favor Buffet

Wedding Candy Favor Buffet!

What a fun idea for your wedding! Instead of putting hundreds of labels on candles with your wedding date why not give your guest something they will really enjoy....CANDY!

Yes that's right a candy favor buffet yummmm. Candy buffets are one of my favorite wedding trends. They bring out the "childish inner spirit" and is a great way to thank your guest for attending.

What was your favorite candy as a child? Why not incorporate your favorite into the buffet?

How much does a candy buffet cost? Well you can either do it your self and go buy or rent all the containers needed for the candy buffet or hire a company such as us and leave all the fuss to us! Our candy buffets starts at $5.00 per person. Includes the plastic bags and ribbons for your guest to fill up to take home or eat it there while enjoying your reception. I promise with a candy buffet your wedding will be the talk of the town!

Recipe for the Weekend :)

Shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and cream cheese, wrapped up in a warm, crunchy wonton. These are easy and delicious. The perfect appetizer for a party or at home. Serve them with blue cheese or ranch dressing OMG YUMMMMMM Enjoy!
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons of distilled white vinegar
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 8oz cream cheese softened
1 12 oz package wonton wrappers
1 egg white
2 cups oil for frying

1. Whisk the butter, hot pepper sauce, and vinegar together in a bowl untill smooth. Stir in the shredded chicken, and let stand 15 minutes.
2. Lay out several wonton wrappers, place 1/2 teaspoon chicken in the center of each wrapper and top with 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. Brush the edges of the wonton wrappers with egg white, fold them over the filling in a triangle shape and press the edge together to seal. Countinue untill all of the wontons are filled.
3. Heat the oil in a saucepan over meduim high heat to 372 degrees F.
4. Cook the wontons, carefully placing the wontons 4 to 5 at a time into the hot oil and deep fry untill golden brown, flipping as necessary for even browning, about 2 minutes. Remove the wontons from the oil and drain on paper towel.
Enjoy and have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

How much should I expect to spend on my wedding?

Couples in love have continued tying the knot during the recession, but they're spending a lot less money doing it. The average cost of a wedding in the US was 30,000 in 2007, an approximation that has since been reduced by nearly 30 percent. According to statistics from The Wedding Report, the average cost for a wedding in 2008 was $21,814 and that price tag was already slashed to $19,219 in the first quarter of 2009. The figure represents a national average, and like anything else cost will vary depending on geography — the higher your cost of living, the more you'll probably pay for the big day. Beautiful weddings can be done on a small budget, but it's a good idea to understand the average cost of things in your area so you can plan accordingly and have an idea of the difference between deal and a premium quote.

Hello Blogging World!

Hello Blogging World!!! Ok so this is my first EVER blog so forgive me if it stinks! :) This has been a very long week so far and its only half way over!!! I am sooo excited about this project that I am working on with many other vendors in the Middle Tennessee area and I can not wait to tell you all about it! This coming Sunday will be the Bridal Show at downtown Nashville. My wife and I will so be there to freshen our thoughts and ideas for the 2010 wedding season and I so cannot wait to tell you ALL about it! If you are going and you see us be sure to stop and say hello!!! We have many new clients for our 2010 year that we just cannot wait to tell you about! So just hang tight and lets see where 2010 will take us!!! That is all for now seeing my wife is calling and asking when I will be leaving the office to come home! Look forward to hearing from you!
Clayton
Crystal Elegance Catering