Holiday Event Planning In North Florida & South Georgia 850-422-3599

Kathi Dameron & Associates ~
Ala Carte or Complete Holiday Event Planning Services For North Florida & South Georgia

Call Kathi for a customized party quote at 850-539-7750.

Back by Popular Demand - Canopy Rose Chef/Owner To Open An Exciting New Catering and Food Business For The 2007 Holiday Season

Thirty Years Experience In Creating The Wow In Special Events and Catered Parties

Beautiful Artistic Presentations

Absolutely Delicious Food

Innovative Customized Menus

Original Themes and Fabulous Food Stations

Full or Partial Event Design Coordination

Catering Service

Serving Staff

Entertainment

Bartending Services

Linens & Chair Covers

At Your Location or at Ours!

If you don't see it on one of our many different menus- JUST ASK!

Serving home and corporate / office breakfast, lunch and dinner hour catered functions and receptions with your choice of traditional, trendy or gourmet specialty fare in the communities of Tallahassee, Thomasville, Monticello, Bainbridge, Quincy, Havana and other North Florida and South Georgia communities. Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Wakulla, Franklin, Thomas County.

Would you like to get a story with photos of your party submitted to Southern Living Magazine, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Southern Accents or another food and entertaining publication?

In addition to being a chef, caterer, event designer and culinary arts instructor; food publicist Kathi Dameron is a food writer whose recipes and/or stories have appeared in international, national, regional and local magazines, newspapers, cookbooks and internet media. Kathi writes a regular food and entertaining column in The Northeast Chronicle, a publication of the Tallahassee Democrat. The column is called Entertaining with Kathi.

Call Kathi today at 850-539-7750 to discuss your party plans and see if she is available to help you with your event.
Thanksgiving 2007 Sampler

Thanksgiving Morning Breakfast:

Old Fashioned Home-Made Cinnamon Rolls

Sweet Potato Muffins

Fresh Apple Pound Cake

Pumpkin Streusel Bread

Pumpkin Corn Griddle Cakes with Apple-Quince Syrup

Bradley's Sausage with Cheddar Cheese Grits

Pumpkin Spiced Granola, Fruit and Yogurt Martinis

Pumpkin, Apple and Pecan Scones

Broiled Indian River GrapefruitIndian Medley Frittata

Snacks:

Artichoke Nibbles

Armenian Pinwheel Sandwiches

Barley Sticks

Indian Snack Mix

Spiced Pecans

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Baskets of Peppery Sage Popcorn

Chunky Guacamole & Fire Roasted Salsa with Blue Corn Chips

Chili Cheese Corn Squares

Mushroom and Oyster Crostini

Sherried Oyster Crostini

Oysters Rockefeller

Southern Boiled Peanuts

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Side Dishes:

Sweet Potato Casserole Topped with Candied Pecan Brittle

Baby Carrots with Candied Pecans

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Sausage, Pecan and Mushroom Stuffing

Old Fashioned Cornbread Stuffing

Wild Rice and Oyster Stuffing

Harvest Vegetable Platter

Squash CasseroleCornmeal Sage Biscuits

Hot and Smoky Peppered Corn Bread

Cranberry-Orange-Jalapeno Salsa

Roasted Stuffed Onions

Gratin of Butternut Squash and Yams

Parsnip PureeMaple-Glazed Acorn Squash

Potato Nests with Shitake Mushrooms

Amaretto Pecan Cornbread Stuffing

Salads:

Mixed Greens with Apple, Gorgonzola Cheese and Maple-Walnut Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens with Peppered Pears, Blue Cheese and Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette

Baby Greens with Seasonal Fresh & Dried Fruits and Florida Tangerine Vinaigrette


Field Greens with Crispy Fried Appalachicola Oysters and Chili-Spiked Tupelo Honey Vinaigrette

Entree:

Traditional Roasted Turkey

Truffle-Scented Rock Cornish Game Hens with Mushroom, Pecan and Bacon Stuffing

Charcoal-Grilled Quail with Cranberry Glaze and Sausage Hazelnut Stuffing & Madeira Gravy

Crispy Roast Duck Bourguignonne

Curried Turkey in Phyllo Envelopes with Apple Chutney and Bourbon-Plumped Raisins

Maple-Cured Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Autumn Dried Fruits, Peppered Pancetta, & Apple Cider Jus

Desserts:

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Praline Cheesecake

Creme Brulee Cheesecake

Baklava Cheesecake

Pumpkin Roll with Maple Cream and Chocolate Ganache Drizzles

Apricot Brandy Poundcake

Pumpkin Rum Custard Baked in Miniature Pumpkins

Lacquered Pears

Bourbon Pecan Bars

Apple Crisp with Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

New Orleans Bread Pudding Served Warm in A Stemmed Goblet

Cranberry, Almond & Pear Frangipani Tart

Pumpkin Pecan Fudge Squares

Pumpkin Tortelli Trifle

Soups:

Autumn Corn Chowder

Old Fashioned Corn and Oyster Chowder

Butternut Squash SoupTurkey, Vegetable and Noodle Soup

Cheddar Cheese Soup

Smoky Pumpkin Bisque

Roasted Gazpacho

Buttermilk Cornbread Soup

Soupe De Coquilles

Wild Mushroom Soup

Beverages:

Hot Spiced Cider

Cranberry & Sherbet Slush

Customized Menu Design and Catering Services Available Through Kathi Dameron and Associates

For The Best & Ultimate In Catered Parties, Receptions, Brunches, Luncheons and Dinners Contact Kathi at 850-539-7750.

Special Event, Workshop and Meeting Space In The Tallahassee Area 850-422-3599

Are you looking for the ideal venue for your upcoming seminar, class, workshop, special event, training event, small reception, wedding rehearsal dinner, theatre-style special event, political campaign gathering, victory celebration, 2008 GOP republican / democratic / libertarian presidential election fundraiser, business meeting away from the office, legislative luncheon, fashion show, wine and cheese event, cocktail party, art show, recital, book launch, holiday or Christmas company party?

Looking for the perfect place to stage an Evening of Dialogue in a delightful setting? Is The Governor's Club, 22nd Floor, Old Capitol, Brokaw-Mc Dougal House, Maclay Gardens, Dorothy B.Oven Park, Los Robles Women's Club, Golden Eagle Country Club, Killearn CC, Goodwood Plantation and Gardens, Pebblehill Plantation or your church fellowship hall already booked on the date you plan to hold your special event?

Call Kathi Dameron and Associates at 850-422-3599 to get your event listed on our calendar.

We have a new rental facility with the following features:

Beautiful light-filled contemporary reception / conference room with complete privacy

Commercial catering kitchen

Coffee service

Customized menus

Available for a one-time event

Available also for an ongoing series of events

Reasonable hourly / day rates

Special pricing for ongoing events

ASL intrepreter for the Deaf and hard of hearing with experience using Florida Relay Service

Walking distance to this area's most unique downtown shopping experience

Plenty of free parking nearby

Wheel chair accessibility

Located a short drive away from Florida's capitol city

Located a short drive from Thomasville, Bainbridge Georgia

Located near Leon County in Gadsden County

Meeting planning, event coordination, event pr & publicity available on request

(Need a press release, internet promotion, story and pictures of your event submitted to the press? Before and after your event, we can provide the media with information, sound bites, compelling photos and viral marketing strategies to give you and your cause maximum exposure.) Need a videographer to record your meeting? Why not leverage your meeting by also turning it into a video?

To arrange an appointment to view this facility or to book an event contact:

Kathi Dameron & Associates ~ Tallahassee / Havana Florida
850-422-3599

Photo Credit: Hilde Vanstraelen (Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium) & SXC

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Lose Twenty Pounds By The Holidays

It was last year at this time, just a few days before Halloween, when I embarked on a weight loss program. By January 1, I had lost thirty pounds and wrote about it in my newspaper column.

Now almost a year later, I've lost nearly 90 pounds and my whole world is undergoing an amazing metamorphosis.

Despite some traditional thinking that suggests waiting until January 1 to engage in a weight loss program, I'm here to say that it is actually a very savvy strategy to start your new year's diet resolutions before the holiday season even begins. Attack that enemy head-on!

I'll be teaching some cooking classes especially geared around holiday foods that are good for your heart and your waistline.

My secret to successful weight loss has been the support that I have received from Winner's Weight Loss in Tallahassee, Florida. Lori and Ruth have helped me every step of the way.

Through the years I had probably tried just about every diet out there. But it wasn't until I embarked on my Winner's Weightloss program that I started to see true results.

If you would like to lose twenty pounds by the holidays, call Lori at 297-2500 or Ruth at 671-3200.

If you would like to sign up for one of my Fit and Fabulous Cooking Classes, call Kathi Dameron at 850-422-3599.

Photo Credit: Steve Woods (Cokhester, Essex, United Kingdom) & SXC

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Popular Tallahassee Florida Chicken Luncheon Menus 850-539-7750599

Some Popular Chicken Luncheon Entrees
Prepared & Catered By Chef Kathi Dameron

From An Archived Menu

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Canopy Rose Catering

Tallahassee, Florida

Chicken Tetrazinni Pasta Squares Casserole

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Squares Casserole

Chicken Florentine Pasta Squares Casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Squares Casserole

California Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Broccoli, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Capers

Yellow Rice with Grilled Chicken, Black Beans and Tropical Salsa

Chicken, Pecan and Wild Rice Casserole

Basmati Rice with Chicken, Vegetable Medley and Peanuts

Jack Daniels Marinated Chicken Breast with Carmelized Mushrooms and Onions

Campfire BBQ Chicken

Greek Marinated Lemon Chicken

Grilled Chicken Shish Kebabs with Rice Pilaf or Couscous

Tropical Chicken and Fruit Kebabs

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Fruit Salsa

Apricot Walnut Chicken

Chicken Paella

Chicken Jambalaya

Chicken Pot Pie

Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

Chicken Bruschetta with Capers

Kathi Dameron's Grand Prize Winning Chicken Rio

Brazilian Chicken in Banana Leaves

Roasted Honey Pecan Chicken

Grilled Walnut Chicken with Garlic Rigatoni

Heavenly Honey Sesame Chicken

Chicken has always been a popular main ingredient on the corporate catering menu with clients seeking lighter fare for their company lunch meetings.

Luncheons were generally served with a signature salad that included a crisp variety of mixed greens, fresh fruits, spiced and candied nut meats and generous drizzles of Sweet and Jazzy Dressing, Raspberry Poppyseed Dressing or a Light and Spritzy Florida Citrus Vinaigrette.

Homemade Tea Breads, Yeast Breads, Beer Breads, European Artisan Breads, Garlic Bread, Stuffed Bread Sticks were standard accompaniments to the meal.l

Clients often requested an order of Tuscany Cheese Spread to accompany their bread basket.

Sampler trays of miniature decadent dessert bars, pastries and other confections were also popular for catered office, legislative and social luncheons.

Menu provided by Kathi Dameron & Associates

We have banquet & meeting space for rent in a beautiful new party venue. Now renting for the 2007 -2008 holiday season!

Looking for a great place to hold your class, seminar, workshop, luncheon, dinner, office holiday party, wedding rehearsal dinner, club meeting? We have several time slots available for rent in the Tallahassee area's newest and most exciting party rental facility.

Call Kathi at 850-539-7750 for more information. Catering available, too!

www.kathidameron.com/

Photo Credit: SXC

Lunch and Learn Cooking Series In Tallahassee Area

In this one hour lunch time series, Tallahassee food writer, former caterer and chef-instructor Kathi Dameron serves up a lesson in cooking a fabulous luncheon meal all in one hour.

Price: $45.00 per person and includes class, recipes and samples.

Lessons include popular archived menus from Canopy Rose Catering with a mix of deliciously new regionally-inspired culinary creations.

Some Sample Menus Include:

1. Chicken Tetrazinni Pasta Squares Casserole, Mixed Greens with Apple, Gorgonzola and Walnuts with Autumn Harvest Vinaigrette, Pesto Phyllo Straws

2. Chicken Cordon Blue Pasta Squares, Mixed Greens with Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Sweet and Jazzy Dressing, French Bread with Tuscany Cheese Spread

3. Spanish Paella, Mixed Greens with Peppered Oranges and Sugared Almonds with Florida Tangerine Vinaigrette, Beer Bread

4. Greek Moussaka, Greek Islands Salad with Home-Made Potato Salad, Kalamata Olive Bread

5. Moroccan Bisteeya, Casablanca Mixed Greens with Dried Fruit Jewels and Raspberry Champagne Vinaigrette, Lemon Streusel Bread

For more menus and/ or information about food events, holiday party special event venue rental, cooking classes, guest chef collaborations, photo styling, cooking class parties, foreign and domestic cooking tours, hospitality staff development, team building events for your office and more visit www.kathidameron.com

Kathi Dameron and Associates 850-422-3599
askkathidameron@aol.com

www.kathidameron.com

Photo Credit: Toni Kaloianova & SXC

Do You Want To Write A Cookbook?

Do you have dreams of writing your own cookbook?

Perhaps you are a wonderfully creative chef, caterer or restauranteur with dreams of creating your own cookbook that you could sell in your restaurant, catering business, cafe or on your website?

But like any great culinary artist your plate is probably already overflowing. Wouldn't it be great to leverage some of your creativity into a published manuscript?

Maybe you are afraid that you don't have the time or writing talent to engage in this sort of project, even though you recognize the exposure such a book would bring would launch you and your business to a whole new level.

Florida food writer, photo stylist and food publicist, Kathi Dameron can help you to get your cookbook into print and maybe even onto the New York Times Best Seller List. How awesome would that be?!

We will help with everything from full cookbook creation (Concept development, organization, writing, recipe testing, photo styling, etc) to orchestrating the publicity blitz once the book is in print.

Cookbooks are a great PR tool for building brand awareness, growing a business and generating additional revenue.

To discuss the possibility of collaborating on a cookbook and/or other food-related projects contact Kathi directly at 850-422-3599 or at askkathidameron@aol.com

To learn more about our unique collection of food-related services visit our blog at www.kathidameron.com

Photo Credit: Suzanne Delaine & SXC

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Facility Near Tallahassee

Former caterer and special event designer Kathi Dameron is opening up a beautiful rental venue near Tallahassee, in the quaint and historic town of Havana, Florida.

This special event facility is perfect for wedding rehearsal dinners, small wedding receptions, engagement parties, bridal showers, office Christmas parties, annual corporate holiday soirees, meetings, classes, seminars and workshops.

There is even a commercial kitchen on the premises that can be rented for an additional fee.

Need catering, rental, entertainment and party planning services. We have over thirty years experience and can point you in all the right directions to not only get the special day of your dreams, but to get great bang for your buck at the same time.

Contact Kathi Dameron and Associates at 850-422-3599 or at askkathidameron@aol.com

Photo Credit: Valeria Obregon ( Argentina) & SXC

Company Christmas Party Venue Just Outside Tallahassee

Looking for a special place to hold your company Christmas Party this year?

Your group can be one of the very first groups in our geographic area to christen this new special event gathering facility just minutes outside of Tallahassee, in the quaint and historic town of Havana, Florida.

We have a beautiful and unique space that is opening just in time for the holidays. This rental venue is perfectly suited for classes, workshops, seminars, meetings, engagement parties, wedding rehearsal dinners, company office holiday parties, anniversary dinners, birthday parties, graduation parties, showers, fashion shows, cooking class parties and more.

Contact Kathi Dameron and Associates at 850-422-3599 or at askkathidameron@aol.com to learn more about this exciting new venue with a beautiful large meeting room suitable for a wide range of special events.

We currently have several openings for the 2007 Holiday Season that are sure to fill up fast when the word gets out about this new party venue.

This facility also has a commercial kitchen that can be rented for a small additional fee.

Catering and event planning services available on request.

Photo Credit: Rachel Spaulding (Providence, RI United States) & SXC

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Two Great Concerts

Two great concerts are going on tonight in Tallahassee. Both are concerts I would have loved to have gone to, but as usual I find myself in the office tapping away at the keyboard.

No Pops In The Garden at Maclay Gardens or Enjoying the Music of Japan Under The Centuries-Old Oaks at Goodwood Museum and Gardens for this writer.

"Maybe next time" I say to myself and that is when the words of this morning's sermon come back to bite me. Perhaps, I am a workaholic. Truth be known, I have often chosen work projects over family or social gatherings. But I thought that was ok and actually a noble thing for a single, unencumbered female to do. Apparently according to the sermon, it is not. So once again I fail at another half-hearted stab at perfection.

Next time I think I'll go to the concert and leave the work for Monday morning who knows maybe I'll even call and reserve some Mamma Mia tickets!

Time For A New Computer ... Or Maybe Just More Memory

I'm overdue for a new computer. Last one I bought was about three years ago and it just doesn't seem to have the power that I need these days.

A catalogue arrived in the mail from Dell and for the first I really studied each page.

My question though is do I really need a new computer or could I simply get by with just some Dell Memory?

Dieting and Looking Great In Tallahassee

Last year around this time I started a diet program at Winner's Weightloss. As difficult as it is to stay on a long-term weight loss regime, through the help I've received from Lori and Ruth, I've actually lost close to 90 pounds.

I can't say I've been the best patient, though. The truth is it has been very difficult for me. When I get stressed, I find comfort in food. This is an old pattern for me that can be traced back to my earliest memories. Fortunately, as a child I was very active and developed quite a bit of muscle.

The word obesity didn't even register on my radar until recent years when I decided to take my head out of the sand and do something about my out-of-control weight problem.

People are constantly saying, "Wow Kathi! You look great! What are you doing?"

Here is my response:
1. Pray
2. Cook differently
3. Follow the Winner's Weight Loss Program
4. Use the treadmill

Cooking Party Classes In The Tallahassee Area

Cooking Party Classes are fun, fun, fun! Why not gather your friends for a "Girls Night Out" with a twist. This is a great party idea for birthday celebrations, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, golf or football widows weekends, Monday night football alternative, family gatherings, client bonding, corporate team building or office holiday parties.

Chef-Instructor Kathi Dameron will demonstrate the secrets, strategies and techniques used in cooking up a delicious ethnic meal from some far-flung region of the world.

Cooking Party Menus are completely customized for your group based on your groups taste preferences.

Everything is hands-on and the class culminates with a dinner party!

Great Idea For:
Bachelorette Parties
Girls Night Out
Monday Night Football Alternative
Small Family Gatherings
Client Bonding
Corporate Team Building
Office Holiday Party
Learning to cook was never this much fun!

To begin the process in the Tallahassee Florida area contact Kathi Dameron and Associates at 850-422-3599. Photo Credit: Lolo Kurka & SXC

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Tallahassee Thanksgiving Menu

Tallahassee Florida Thanksgiving Menu Ideas From The Archives of Canopy Rose Catering and Special Events

Here you will find a few of the ideas that were popular for Thanksgiving events catered by Chef Owner Kathi Dameron.

Interested in knowing more about these items or in having a special menu custom designed for your special event? Contact Kathi directly at 850-422-3599 or at askkathidameron@aol.com

We work with businesses and private individuals in all areas of food-related consulting. From helping restaurants create more wow to assisting party-givers in the creation of memorable and delicious menus for their most special events.

Thanksgiving Morning Breakfast:
Old Fashioned Home-Made Cinnamon Rolls
Sweet Potato Muffins
Fresh Apple Pound Cake
Pumpkin Streusel Bread
Pumpkin Corn Griddle Cakes with Apple-Quince Syrup
Bradley's Sausage with Cheddar Cheese Grits
Pumpkin Spiced Granola, Fruit and Yogurt Martinis
Pumpkin, Apple and Pecan Scones
Broiled Indian River Grapefruit
Indian Medley Frittata

Snacks:
Artichoke Nibbles
Armenian Pinwheel Sandwiches
Barley Sticks
Indian Snack Mix
Spiced Pecans
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Baskets of Peppery Sage Popcorn
Chunky Guacamole & Fire Roasted Salsa with Blue Corn Chips
Chili Cheese Corn Squares
Mushroom and Oyster Crostini
Sherried Oyster Crostini
Oysters Rockefeller
Boiled Peanuts
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Side Dishes:
Sweet Potato Casserole Topped with Candied Pecan Brittle
Baby Carrots with Candied Pecans
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Sausage, Pecan and Mushroom Stuffing
Old Fashioned Cornbread Stuffing
Wild Rice and Oyster Stuffing
Harvest Vegetable Platter
Squash Casserole
Cornmeal Sage Biscuits
Hot and Smoky Peppered Corn Bread
Cranberry-Orange-Jalapeno Salsa
Roasted Stuffed Onions
Gratin of Butternut Squash and Yams
Parsnip Puree
Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash
Potato Nests with Shitake Mushrooms
Amaretto Pecan Cornbread Stuffing

Salads:
Mixed Greens with Apple, Gorgonzola Cheese and Maple-Walnut Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens with Peppered Pears, Blue Cheese and Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette
Baby Greens with Seasonal Fresh & Dried Fruits and Florida Tangerine Vinaigrette

Field Greens with Crispy Fried Appalachicola Oysters and Chili-Spiked Tupelo Honey Vinaigrette

Entree:
Traditional Roasted Turkey
Truffle-Scented Rock Cornish Game Hens with Mushroom, Pecan and Bacon Stuffing
Charcoal-Grilled Quail with Cranberry Glaze and Sausage Hazelnut Stuffing & Madeira Gravy
Crispy Roast Duck Bourguignonne
Curried Turkey in Phyllo Envelopes with Apple Chutney and Bourbon-Plumped Raisins

Maple-Cured Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Autumn Dried Fruits, Peppered Pancetta, & Apple Cider Jus

Desserts:
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Praline Cheesecake
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Baklava Cheesecake
Pumpkin Roll with Maple Cream and Chocolate Ganache Drizzles
Apricot Brandy Poundcake
Pumpkin Rum Custard Baked in Miniature Pumpkins
Lacquered Pears
Bourbon Pecan Bars
Apple Crisp with Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
New Orleans Bread Pudding Served Warm in A Stemmed Goblet
Cranberryy, Almond & Pear Frangipani Tart
Pumpkin Pecan Fudge Squares

Pumpkin Tortelli Trifle


Soups:
Autumn Corn Chowder
Old Fashioned Corn and Oyster Chowder
Butternut Squash Soup
Turkey, Vegetable and Noodle Soup
Cheddar Cheese Soup
Smoky Pumpkin Bisque
Roasted Gazpacho
Buttermilk Cornbread Soup
Soupe De Coquilles
Wild Mushroom Soup

Beverages:
Hot Spiced Cider
Cranberry & Sherbet Slush

Customized Menu Design Available Through Kathi Dameron and Associates

Photo Credit: Chris Dickson & SXC

Tallahassee Holiday Party Menus ~

Tallahassee Holiday Party Menus From The Archives of Canopy Rose Catering & Special Events

Here is a partial collection of premiere holiday entertaining meal ideas from Chef Kathi Dameron. For customized meal design contact Kathi directly at 850-539-7750 or at canopyrose@aol.com Also visit us at http://www.kathidameron.com/

Beef Entree:
Beef Tenderloin with Champagne Dijon Sauce
Garlic Crusted Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream
Classic Beef Wellington
Flaming Steak Diane
Steak Au Poivre
Jack Daniel's Glazed Steak
Sweet and Spicy Calypso Steak
Beef Bourguinnon Cobbler
Greek Pastitsio
Spaghetti Pie with Beef
Beef and Potato Shepherd's Pie
Classic Beef Lasagna
Classic Cuban Picadillo
Beef Burgundy
President Reagan's Favorite Beef Stew
Beef Stroganoff with Dutch Poppy Seed Noodles
French Christmas Cassoulet
Filet of Beef With Shrimp Scampi
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Pork Entree:
Winter Stuffed Pork Loin with Sun Dried Cranberries and Walnuts
Marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallians with Cranberry-Orange Salsa
Peppered Ham with Gourmet Mustard Assortment and Fresh Baked Rolls


Fish & Seafood Entree:
Seared Salmon Filets with Sesame Ginger Glaze
Salmon Wellington
Trio of Salmon, Scallops & Shrimp

Canopy Rose Catering Salads:
Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit and Sweet and Jazzy Dressing
Classic Greek Salad with Greens, Veggies, Feta, Potato Salad, Olives
Orange Tarragon Grilled Chicken Salad
Middle Eastern Tabouli
Mixed Greens with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Tortellini Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pesto and Roasted Veggies
Gulf Coast Seafood Salad
Chicken and Wild Rice Salad
Tallahassee Junior League Paella Salad
Chicken Nicoise
Grilled Chicken Caesar
Thai Noodle with Peanut Sauce
Broccoli and Sunflower Seed Salad
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Bananas and Raspberry Poppyseed Drizzle
Classic Cobb Salad
Citrus Marinated Hearts of Palm Salad
Raspberry Pecan Salad
Lentil and Walnut Salad
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Black Raspberry Grilled Chicken Salad
Strawberry Pretzel Christmas Salad

Special Events:
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Annual Office Holiday Parties
New Years Eve
New Years Day
Epiphany
Twelfth Night
Super Bowl
Valentine's Day
St. Patricks Day
Easter
Passover
Spring Weddings
Cinco de Mayo
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Graduations
Birthday Parties
Memorial Day
Schools Out For Summer
Pool Party
Bastille Day
Independence Day
Fourth of July
St. George Island Beach Parties
Back To School
Labor Day
Autumn
Tailgating, tailgate, tailgait, football parties, sports parties
Winter
Bridal, Baby, Grandmother Showers
Bridesmaid Luncheons
Engagement Parties
Wedding Receptions
Rehearsal Dinners
Elegant Soirees
Southern Plantation
Grand Opening Gala

Open Houses

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

House Warming Parties

Realtor and Builder Culinary Incentive Gifts

Fundraisers

V.I.P. Parties
Legislative Luncheons
Florida Legislative Day
Day At The Hill

Bill Signing Celebration

Victory Parties
Political Fundraisers

Grand Old Party Gatherings

Romney For President Events

Cocktail Parties
Anniversary
Retirement

Photo Credit: Dan Brady & SXC

Delicious Tallahassee Holiday Party Menus

Looking for a delicious and innovative holiday party menu for your Tallahassee Florida social or company celebration?

We custom create menus drawing on cuisines from the distant corners of the world. Looking for something closer to home such as a downhome Southern Christmas Soiree... have we got the perfect fare for you!

Fabulous holiday party menus... cooking classes and so much more!

Contact Kathi Dameron & Associates at 850-422-3599 or at askkathidameron@aol.com

www.kathidameron.com

A Savvy Hosts Strategy For Catering Holiday Parties In Tallahassee

Here is a novel idea from the keyboard of a Tallahassee caterer turned food writer and cooking teacher.

Chef-instructor, Kathi Dameron is offering a fun strategy for holiday parties this year.

She's launching the double-dip cooking classes where participants not only learn her secrets, strategies and techniques honed during her tenure as the chef, owner and event designer of Canopy Rose Catering, but participants also get to create the food for their holiday / Christmas parties while in the class.

Preparing for your annual party never tasted so good!

Contact Kathi Dameron & Associates at 850-422-3599 or at askkathidameron@aol.com

Surf on over and check out some of our offerings at http://www.kathidameron.com/

Want a customized menu for your event? We will be happy to create a customized menu just for you, your club, organization, office and/ or non-profit group.

Indulge In Private Cooking Lessons In Tallahassee

Have you ever dreamed of having the proficiency in the kitchen that would allow you to whip up fabulous tasting food every single day?

What if you could learn side-by-side with one of Tallahassee's best chefs?

Learn the techniques, secrets and strategies of a former caterer and this priceless knowledge will be yours for a lifetime of exquisite eating.

More information about the cooking classes by food columnist and culinary arts professional, Kathi Dameron, can be accessed at www.kathidameron.com

Contact Information: Kathi Dameron and Associates

Phone: 850-422-3599

E-mail: askkathidameron@aol.com

Double-Dip Holiday Classes: Here is a really great idea. The double-dip holiday classes allow you to not only learn from a former caterer how to create fabulous party dishes for your holiday party, but to actually make enough in the class to serve at your next party!

Where Can I Rent A Party Venue Around Tallahassee Florida?

Question: We are looking for a nice venue to hold our company Christmas Party in the Tallahasssee, Florida area. We have been to all the usual places in past years, and are interested in going somewhere different. Can you suggest someplace for us? We will have a group of about 25.

Answer: Call Kathi Dameron and Associates at 850-422-3599 or at askkathidameron@aol.com Kathi is the former chef, owner and event designer of Canopy Rose Catering. She has the solution for a wonderful party venue in a beautiful historic building where she will be creating her new cooking school. The space is available for a limited number of special event rentals during the 2007 holiday season.

Tallahassee Area Christmas Party Venue

Looking for a venue to rent for your 2007 Tallahassee Area Office Christmas Party?

We have several dates currently available during the months of November and December 2007.

This is in a newly acquired facility in a beautiful historic building that will be used for special events, classes, seminars and workshops.

The space can be rented for your party with or without the other services.

We can also assist you with catering, staffing, event planning, rental and entertainment.

For more information contact Kathi Dameron at 850-539-7750.

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Blog Advertising In Tallahassee

"Will you write about a place to get a colon cleanse in your blog?"

"I'd be happy to provide a link to any product or service that would be beneficial to the readers of my blogs. However, I don't use most of my blogs to promote commercial pursuits. I think that there is a time and place for advertisements, endorsements and plugs. "

Chocoholic Urges

I've heard of alcohol rehabs and drug rehabs, but I wonder if there are rehab centers for chocoholics.

Surely it is an addiction when someone can not keep chocolate in their home without gobbling it up in record time.

I've come to realize that chocolate, sweets and carbs can easily turn into my drug of choice if I allow them to do so.

My strategy is to keep these dangerous substances out of harms way, but that still doesn't always stop my mind from longing for a decadent, chewy, multi textured and orgasmic chocolate lovers dessert.

See what I mean, maybe even chocoholics need a treatment center, too.

In Praise of Pens, Journals and Q& A

Give me a pen and a journal and I'm a happy camper!

For me, clarity and understanding comes through the meanderings and musings penned on paper, bound in a nice book.

Just about every question that I have about this journey through life gets posed on these lined pages of my journals.

The extraordinary thing is that the journal returns answers! Are they from the lips of the divine? Or are they from me? Or are they from a masquerader of one just pretending to care? I never really know for sure. Of course, my constant prayer is that the answer is an answer from my SAVIOR!

Setting Up A Booth At An Antique Mall

I'm moving!

While this is something I am excited about, the idea of dealing with all my stuff is not something I am looking forward to dealing with.

I have too much stuff!

But I've come up with a really great solution! I'm setting up a booth at an antique mall, vintage, and second hand shop.

I can't wait to unload all my small treasures that I once thought I just couldn't live without. There will be plenty of tabletop, household, decorator and fashion jewelry going up for sale later this week.

Come by and check it out on the second floor at Good Finds on Adams Street in Tallahassee.

Shifting Nests

It's one thing when you are in nesting and cocooning mode, furnishing your home with all the perfect stuff to make a comfy and accomodating nest. But when you get ready to move.... watch out!

Those big wonderful pieces of furniture are a huge hassle and expense to move- ah home furniture, can't live without it, but boy-oh-boy what a burden when it comes time to shift nests.

Let's Go To Williamsburg

"Let's go to Williamsburg for Thanksgiving."

"Williamsburg! I thought you wanted to stay at home and do an old fashioned Thanksgiving with Roasted Turkey and Oyster Stuffing. Then get a headstart on Christmas by going and chopping down our own Christmas tree in the woods."

"Why can't we do all that in Virginia?"

"Virginia sounds good. Maybe we could go visit my kin folk while we are there. too. "

"I was looking at some different Virginia bed and breakfasts we could stay at online."

Camping In The Woods

"Lets go to the mountains and see the autumn colors, Kathi," my friend said to me last week.

"Sounds like a great idea. I'd love to get away from Tallahassee for a long weekend this month."

"Then its a date? I'll find us a campground."

"Campground? Do you think we are a couple kids?" I said with alarm in my voice.

"I was sort of imagining a bed and breakfast or at least a nice cabin in the woods."

"Well I have all this brand new camping gear that I would love to use. We can stay at a lodge and check out the beaufort nc real estate. Maybe we'll buy a piece of property with a mountain stream on it. Then would you not be so objectionable to camping?"

Weekend Jaunt To Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge cabin rentals... now here is an idea that inspires my creative juices in new and exciting ways.

What could be more fun than to splurge on a mountain getaway in Pigeon Forge? Whether for an autumn holiday weekend jaunt or for a lifetime of mountain vacations.

I'm ready to pick up the phone now and schedule my trip while the fall colors are at their peak.