Book Launch Party

Book Launch Party originally published on Food and Fond Memories on September 25, 2015 by sandyaxelrod Leave a Comment (Edit)

Book Launch Party

Jackie Garber and Me with Her Copy of Affairs to Remember!

Part of My Lavish Buffet

I have catered many exciting events in my 18 year career as one of South Florida’s largest caterers but not one of them came close to the thrill of my very own book launch party. The event coincided with the release of my first cookbook Affairs to Remember and it was just that, an affair to remember. I prepared 11 recipes from the book for my guests to enjoy. My wonderful and supportive husband, Steve, and I set up a lavish buffet on our patio under a small tent. The buffet was laden with dips and chips, hot and cold hors d’oeuvre, chili with all the fixings and and a show stopper Bittersweet Chocolate Fondue for dessert. Each item was labeled and included the page in my book where the recipe could be found.

The Food

More Food

The Chili Station

Tortellini and Empanaditas

Mincing Parsley for Garnish

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Balsamic Drizzle

Living in South Florida we knew we had to be prepared for rain so to play it safe we set the food up under a 10′ x 10′ tent with two side walls. About 5 minutes after Steve and I set up and draped the tables and put out all of the serving platters the heavens opened up. It poured cats and dogs for about 15 minutes at around 3pm in the afternoon and after that the weather was totally cooperative! We had a balmy evening and a steady flow of over 75 guests who were able to enjoy our nation and not overcrowd the inside of the house. It was perfect.

Leslie Pfeiffer, Me and Randy Pfeiffer

Me and Ashley LaTulippe

Me with Ree Lentine and Phyllis Zaccaro

I felt so loved and blessed that so many friends old and new, and family came to buy a book and have me sign it. Guests told me they never saw such a line up of cars parked outside but I imagine it matched the line inside that I had for my signature. I felt like a celebrity chef. It was so awesome!!!!!
Book Launch Party for 75 Guests                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Friday, September 18, 2015
Triple Cheese Torte with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto – Page 33
Skewered Tortellini with Lemon Parmesan Dip – Page 38
Asparagus and Prosciutto Puff Pastry Pillows – Page 40
Bacon Horseradish Dip – Page 42
Baba Ghannouj – Page 46
Roasted Red Pepper Chili – Page 49                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Served with Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Scallions
Leek, Feta and Sour Cream Salsa – Page 50
Caramelized Onion Tartlets – Page 56
Panamanian Empanaditas – Page 61
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Balsamic Drizzle – Page 73
Assorted Chips and Crackers to Accompany Dips and Spreads
Bittersweet Chocolate Fondue – Page 258                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Served with Marshmallows, Pretzel Rods, Apple Slices, Banana Chunks, Strawberries, Cinnamon Nut Coffee Cake and Pineapple

My cookbook Affairs to Remember is available on Amazon.com just click the link to order your copy!