The Flag Banquet

Some time authenticity takes a back seat to something fun.  This menu meal was base on  the colors of the Italian flag.  Green, white, and green.

First course was Bucatini with Red Sauce, White Sauce, and Pesto.

There I am.

Then we had a dish I called Chicken Caprisese.  Also Roasted Peppers with Zucchini and Onions and a Salad with Onions and Tomatoes.

And for dessert Chocolate Cups of Green, White and Red.

Little Orange Balls and More!

Today's lunch was a big success!  It was planned by Lena, one of my cooks, and a bit more work then most of our lunches.
We had Rice Ball for a first course.

 I had to deep fry then in a army pan.

Second course was Zucchini Salad and Eggplant Parmesan

 Never made this salad before.

And most came back for more.

And then, for the sweet tooth, Strawberries.

Wedding Banquet

Today we had a very special event here at Lago del Bosco.  Super Italiana and Paul Bunyan were married!  (Super Italian rewards those pledge to speak only Italian for the day and succeeded)  So we had a big wedding banquet.  This meal went really smoothly and I owe it all to my staff.

We open with platters of olives and fruit punch.

The next they had Bruschetta.

 After that was Wedding Risotto.

 Pasta!

 The main course of Roasted Whole Chicken.

 Greek Salad

 Fruit and Cheese

Sparkling Apple Juice

 And lastly CAKE!  For Bride and Groom.

 Cup Cakes for Guests

I had  to take a photo of this:

 And a good time and food was had by all!