Topic: To Plan a Wedding..

Wyheree

Date: 2006-11-08 16:57 EST
After finishing the guest list, Wyheree left the Sea Wolf and walked the little ways to O'Dell's Deli. She had a grand idea for a perfect wedding cake - and Wyh hoped it would be possible to make her dream cake come to life. She knocked on the door as she pushed it open, looking about the Deli - and inhaling the wonderful aroma of good home-cooked food.

"Rosie! Sissy!! I finally have a rough count for how many will be attending - how big is your kitchen??"

RosieODel

Date: 2006-11-08 20:49 EST
She had snuck out of the house that day, unable to keep away from the Deli. Sadie has berated her to no end for doing it. The doctor had said to stay off of her feet.

So when Wyheree came through the door, Rosie absolutely beamed. i]"How big is my kitchen? How many people are you planning on?" She waddles over to Wyheree and gives her a hug. "Come on, let's go in my office."

Once inside the office, she pulls the door shut behind Wyheree. "I've got an idea for a groom's cake, and I think you'll love it! But for now, here's a few examples of some wedding cakes. Take your time."

She pulls out a picture of a cake. "This is the groom's cake I had in mind. Don't you think James will love it?"

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Then she pulls out a little flip folder held together by hinged key rings. "Here's a few wedding cakes that I've done. See what you like? Or if you have something in mind, just let me know. I'm pretty flexible."

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Wyheree

Date: 2006-11-08 21:20 EST
Wyheree returned Rosie's hug - very glad to see her dearest friend faring so well as her term grew near. She followed her into the office, and took a seat - and burst into giggles as she saw Rosie's groom cake idea.

"Oh my - that is absolutely perfect! James will enjoy that very much I think!"

After looking through the wedding cakes Rosie had done, Wyh shared her vision of the ideal cake - three tiers to accomodate the vast number of guests, frosted in blue, with snowflakes all around the tiers in white and silver. The tiers would be separated by little pillars Wyh would craft from her ice.

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"Oh - and is your kitchen large enough to prepare a feast for around 200? We decided to have the ceremony aboard the Sea Wolf - and thus the whole crew will be attending! I spoke with Frypan - he is the Sea Wolf's cook - and he would love to lend his expertise - he is a fine chef - he worked in the finest London restaurant of his time. I do know that calzones simply must be on the menu!"

Wyh then gave her sissy a hug. "Thank you so much!"

RosieODel

Date: 2006-11-09 07:58 EST
When she saw Wyheree's reaction to the groom's cake, she smiles proudly. "I thought he would love it, and you too!" Watching her Sissy's face carefully as she flipped through the pictures, she could see that none of them fit the bill.

That was fine with Rosie. She was always up for a challenge of something new. The description of the "ice cake" had her clapping her hands and squealing. "It's beautiful!" A short pause, as she grabs up a pencil and pad of paper, handing it across the desk to Wyheree. "Here, draw it and then describe it. That way I don't leave out a single detail!"

She cants her head slightly as Wyheree offered the services of the Sea Wolf's chef. "Oh, the more skilled hands, the better! And I'll finally get to meet this wonderful chef you're always speaking of. I can't wait!"

She pulls down a form that has a list of menu options on it. Gazing upon the form, she then, too, hands this to Wyheree. "Here are our most popular menus. Please feel free to mix and match. And I'll make sure the calzones are a part of it"

Dinner entree menu choices:

SMOKED RACK OF LAMB......With pomegranate sauce.
FILET MIGNON.....Served with a sauce of shallots, horseradish, peppercorns & cognac.
PORK NORMANDY....Pork loin simmered in nutmeg, white wine, apples, garlic, fennel, thyme & marjoram. Served over fresh pasta.
RACK OF LAMB....Marinated in olive oil & herbs. Served with madeira sauce.

Hors D'oeurves options:

MEAT & CHEESE "CRUDIT?"....Mesquite smoked turkey, served with roasted red pepper butter, honey baked ham, salami, Mesquite smoked roast beef, sliced cheeses, onion, tomatoes, pickles, pepperoncini, sunflower sprouts, rolls & condiments served in hollowed out squash cups. Served in a basket "Crudit? style".
CALZONE....Chevre, ricotta, mozzarella & garlic baked in puff pastry. Made to order with your choice of pepperoni or sausage.
MINI TOSTADAS....Corn tortilla rounds topped with black beans, marinated grilled pork, fresh corn, red bell pepper "confetti" & dry aged jack cheese.

Wyheree

Date: 2006-11-12 22:13 EST
Wyh looked over the sample menus, picking and choosing happily, with a couple new ideas based on Frypan's skill and expertise, and no thought spared for the expense. After about 20 minutes, the menu was planned.

Entree: Either Filet Mignon with a sauce of shallots, horseradish, peppercorns & cognac, or Herb Crusted Salmon with an Asparagus Beurre Blanc.

Sides: Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, New Potatoes in a cream sauce


Hor D'oeurves: Calzones - cheese and pepperoni, Meat and Cheese Crudite.

Assorted pastries for dessert.


"The wedding will start at 10:00pm, and go until the last pirate passes out." She then gave her sissy a gentle hug. "I will have Frypan stop by tomorrow to see you - he is anxious to meet you! Thank you again for everything!"

RosieODel

Date: 2006-11-16 14:47 EST
She took notes, grinning with each choice made. "The menu looks great, Wyheree. I'll be sure that Frypan will be plenty busy helping to run the kitchen."

She places the pencil to the blotter and rises from her chair, making her way around the desk and hugging Wyheree again. "It's going to be beautiful!" Her eyes misted just a bit. "I'm so happy for you, Sissy. I can't wait to see you in your dress!"
As the meeting came to an end she stood at the door of her office. "I do so look forwards to meeting Frypan!"