Lori Kinkade of Belle Fete Events & Catering was featured on the WCSH6 207 show.
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Small Point Phippsburg Wedding
The bride and groom chose to get married at a family compound in the Small Point section of Phippsburg. It was an amazing location with an even more amazing sunset. One of the guests commented that it was the most beautiful spot to watch a sunset in the entire world!
To accomodate the rocky terrain, three individual tents were setup. Two for eating and one for dancing. Music was very important to the couple and they had Sly Chi a nine piece band come up from Portland http://www.slychi.com/ The bride and groom's main goal was to have fun! Two hours before the ceremony, the bride and her attendents were hanging out in the main cottage relaxing while the groom and his attendants went swimming off the dock! The bride wore flip flops, there was no assigned seating, no formal toasts. Rather than alot of formally posed photos, the B&G wanted photographs to be captured in the moment. For this, they chose Cunningham Photography http://www.cunninghamphoto.com/
Appetizers
Fresh fruit and cheese display
Chicken satay with Thai peanut sauce
Blueberries and cream cheese en croute
Maine lobster cakes with citrus aioli
Buffet
Mesculin salad tossed with gorgonzola, candied pecans, cranberries and tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
Honey Butter haddock
Beef tenderloin served with au poivre sauce
Garlic herb roasted red potatoes
Chilled balsamic marinated grilled vegetables
Fresh bread and herb butter
Wedding Cake
Chicken satay with Thai peanut sauce
Blueberries and cream cheese en croute
Maine lobster cakes with citrus aioli
Buffet
Mesculin salad tossed with gorgonzola, candied pecans, cranberries and tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
Honey Butter haddock
Beef tenderloin served with au poivre sauce
Garlic herb roasted red potatoes
Chilled balsamic marinated grilled vegetables
Fresh bread and herb butter
Wedding Cake
A naturally frosted three tier cake decorated with native Maine flowers.
For more information about Belle Fete Events & Catering visit our website at www.bellefetegroup.com
Harpswell Festival Peach Blueberry Pie
We were recently asked to make a homemade pie for a community fundraiser for the Harpswell Festival.
This pie really captures the best that summer has to offer, fresh peaches, wild Maine blueberries all in a yummy homemade crust..... Served warm with a dollop of homemade vanilla ice cream and it becomes a decadent dessert that will be long remembered even after the warm days of summer have faded!
INGREDIENTS
Crust:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
8 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons ice-cold water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
8 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons ice-cold water
Filling:
1 1/4 cup Maine wild blueberries
1 1/4 cup Maine wild blueberries
3 1/2 pounds peaches
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
1/4 cup flour
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1-2 tablespoons whipping cream (for brushing)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
1/4 cup flour
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1-2 tablespoons whipping cream (for brushing)
DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare the crust: Place the flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse the machine on and off to combine. Add the butter and shortening; pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually add the ice water, pulsing the machine on and off, until the dough holds together. Divide the dough in half and form into 2 disks; wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
2. Butter a 9-inch pie plate. Remove one disk of the dough from the refrigerator. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface to form a round, 1/8-inch thick and 2 inches larger than the pie plate. Using a spatula to help lift the dough, fold it loosely in half and then into quarters. Gently transfer it to the center of the pie plate. Open up the dough and press it lightly in the plate to fit. If the dough should tear, just press it lightly together. Place in the refrigerator to keep cold.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
4. Prepare the filling. Cut an "X" in the bottom of each peach. Drop the peaches into a pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Slip off the skins. Use a potato peeler if skin becomes difficult to remove. Cut the peaches into 3/4-inch slices and place in a large bowl. Toss with the lemon juice (to prevent discoloring).
5. Add the blueberries, vanilla, brown sugar, 1/3 cup sugar and the flour; toss well. While spooning the filling into the pie shell remove some of the excess liquid.
6. Lightly brush the bottom crust all over with the egg white; spoon in the filling and dot with the butter.
7. Cut the top crust into strips 3/4-inch wide and make a lattice cover over the filling. Crimp the edges decoratively.
8. Brush the lattice crust and the rim with the cream. Sprinkle the surface with sugar.
9. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375°F and bake until it is golden and the juices are bubbling, about 50 to 60 minutes. If the top is getting too brown cover with tin foil. Remove from oven and let cool on wire cooling rack.
More Rock Gardens Inn Wedding Pictures
All photos courtesy of Andree Kehn, Maine Wedding Photographer
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Gala Preview Party - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Belle Fete was honored to be a featured caterer for the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Gala Preview Party on Thursday, July 9th! This was the preview to the "Antiques in the Garden" event.
The event was sponsored by RBC Wealth Management of Damariscotta.
Additional sponsors included Maine Home + Design Magazine and MaineFare 2009.
For more information about Belle Fete Events & Catering, visit our website at www.bellefetegroup.com
Testimonial: Rock Gardens Inn Mother of Bride
Cesca Galluccio-Steele
July 11, 2009
Dear Lori,
From start to finish you helped make Mariah’s and Han’s wedding a smooth, special and now memorable event. My husband, Hans, Mariah and I are all so grateful to you! Thank you.
As you know, before we selected Belle Fete, we interviewed (and taste tested with) many caterers to find just the right match for us: someone who could translate our wishes and images into reality, who would provide honest advice when asked and who had a creative flair for food and presentation. Luckily we found you!
We especially appreciated your flexibility and willingness to produce a wedding in a venue and with folks unfamiliar to you. I also, will never forget how you speedily you responded to, “Lori, help! The dance floor isn’t big enough.”
We’ve received many compliments from our guests on the décor, delicious and varied food and warm service. You were just the right person for this once in a lifetime event! Again, thank you so much.
With best regards,
Cesca Galluccio-Steele
July 11, 2009
Dear Lori,
From start to finish you helped make Mariah’s and Han’s wedding a smooth, special and now memorable event. My husband, Hans, Mariah and I are all so grateful to you! Thank you.
As you know, before we selected Belle Fete, we interviewed (and taste tested with) many caterers to find just the right match for us: someone who could translate our wishes and images into reality, who would provide honest advice when asked and who had a creative flair for food and presentation. Luckily we found you!
We especially appreciated your flexibility and willingness to produce a wedding in a venue and with folks unfamiliar to you. I also, will never forget how you speedily you responded to, “Lori, help! The dance floor isn’t big enough.”
We’ve received many compliments from our guests on the décor, delicious and varied food and warm service. You were just the right person for this once in a lifetime event! Again, thank you so much.
With best regards,
Cesca Galluccio-Steele
Testimonial: Bailey Island Wedding
July 13, 2009
Dear Audrey,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a completely fabulous catered event for our wedding. From the beginning, our first phone conversation, I really feel that we connected. You listened to exactly what we wanted, and also, listened to what I didn’t say. You’re perception of people is spot on! You created a perfect menu for us, suiting both my seafood wants, and my husband’s meat and potatoes love!! All throughout the planning process, you were quick with emails, updates, and responses. You were always a joy to speak to on the phone, as you mirrored my excitement about the wedding!! You worked within our budget, and kept us apprised of any changes in cost, and we felt no pressure whatsoever. While planning a wedding, this is key!
When our wedding day came, I had a friend of the family coordinate all the details with your head server, Bonnie, and the Chef, Don. They were fantastic to work with. Having spent many years in the industry myself, I watched, and noticed everything. The tray of hors d’ouevres brought down to us while we were taking pictures, to the set-up for the bruschetta bar. You captured the theme of the wedding beautifully! Coastal Maine elegance at its best! The servers timed everything perfectly, and literally did not miss a beat once! Don’s presentation was great, and the food was scrumptious! Most of our guests have either spent time in the restaurant industry, and some still are in it, and EVERYONE said how fabulous the food was.
It was a day I will never forget for many reasons, but you and your staff just added that perfect piece, that without, would not have been as amazing. I have recommended you to several people already, and will continue to not only recommend you, but use you for future events of our own!
Thank you so much for a truly magical meal!
Yours truly,
Chris and Laura M.
Dear Audrey,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a completely fabulous catered event for our wedding. From the beginning, our first phone conversation, I really feel that we connected. You listened to exactly what we wanted, and also, listened to what I didn’t say. You’re perception of people is spot on! You created a perfect menu for us, suiting both my seafood wants, and my husband’s meat and potatoes love!! All throughout the planning process, you were quick with emails, updates, and responses. You were always a joy to speak to on the phone, as you mirrored my excitement about the wedding!! You worked within our budget, and kept us apprised of any changes in cost, and we felt no pressure whatsoever. While planning a wedding, this is key!
When our wedding day came, I had a friend of the family coordinate all the details with your head server, Bonnie, and the Chef, Don. They were fantastic to work with. Having spent many years in the industry myself, I watched, and noticed everything. The tray of hors d’ouevres brought down to us while we were taking pictures, to the set-up for the bruschetta bar. You captured the theme of the wedding beautifully! Coastal Maine elegance at its best! The servers timed everything perfectly, and literally did not miss a beat once! Don’s presentation was great, and the food was scrumptious! Most of our guests have either spent time in the restaurant industry, and some still are in it, and EVERYONE said how fabulous the food was.
It was a day I will never forget for many reasons, but you and your staff just added that perfect piece, that without, would not have been as amazing. I have recommended you to several people already, and will continue to not only recommend you, but use you for future events of our own!
Thank you so much for a truly magical meal!
Yours truly,
Chris and Laura M.
Testimonial: Coveside B&B Wedding
Dear Belle Fête,
Well, we are back in Brooklyn and into our first married month. Excellent thus far!
We were both elated at how beautiful our day was. It was what we wanted in every particular—except better. Your work was exquisite, from the strawberry-garnished cups and luscious lemonade to the perfectly cooked carrots and multiple Simca cakes. (And maybe anyone can cook steak, but how many can make carrots delicious?) It all turned out even more wonderfully than we had imagined. To a person, our family and friends raved about the food and the beautiful presentation. They’re still talking about it! Max’s grandmother kept repeating, “It’s like they made this fish just for me!” And Max’s dad, who can be a bit of a hard-to-please vegetarian, was totally wowed. He also commented that he really appreciated how present and on-top-of-it you were, Lori, without being, “overexposed”—meaning not your clothing, but your graceful presence. You are true wedding genies.
Thank you especially, Lori, for taking so much time with us to craft all the details, and for being patient and creative when I changed my mind or tweaked an idea… or sent a recipe! You are gifted and inspiring. And it was totally fun rather than stress-inducing to brainstorm with you. I don’t quite know how you did it, but you captured exactly the mood we were after. Please feel free to share my email or phone with any perspective clients who want a rave recommendation.
And we are already daydreaming… what about an anniversary event in a few years? And please keep us in your loop; we'd love to hear all your Belle Fête news. We hope you have a busy and brilliant season, and take time to toast yourselves when you can.
We toast to you: You are The Best!
XXO, M.
Well, we are back in Brooklyn and into our first married month. Excellent thus far!
We were both elated at how beautiful our day was. It was what we wanted in every particular—except better. Your work was exquisite, from the strawberry-garnished cups and luscious lemonade to the perfectly cooked carrots and multiple Simca cakes. (And maybe anyone can cook steak, but how many can make carrots delicious?) It all turned out even more wonderfully than we had imagined. To a person, our family and friends raved about the food and the beautiful presentation. They’re still talking about it! Max’s grandmother kept repeating, “It’s like they made this fish just for me!” And Max’s dad, who can be a bit of a hard-to-please vegetarian, was totally wowed. He also commented that he really appreciated how present and on-top-of-it you were, Lori, without being, “overexposed”—meaning not your clothing, but your graceful presence. You are true wedding genies.
Thank you especially, Lori, for taking so much time with us to craft all the details, and for being patient and creative when I changed my mind or tweaked an idea… or sent a recipe! You are gifted and inspiring. And it was totally fun rather than stress-inducing to brainstorm with you. I don’t quite know how you did it, but you captured exactly the mood we were after. Please feel free to share my email or phone with any perspective clients who want a rave recommendation.
And we are already daydreaming… what about an anniversary event in a few years? And please keep us in your loop; we'd love to hear all your Belle Fête news. We hope you have a busy and brilliant season, and take time to toast yourselves when you can.
We toast to you: You are The Best!
XXO, M.
Testimonial: Rock Gardens Inn Wedding
Dear Lori & Audrey-
Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding even more beautiful than we ever expected! And we were so amazed how smoothly the whole reception went, thanks to your very professional team. I didn't even notice any of the behind the scenes work going on, the party seemed to run itself! We also loved the origami in the rice & the fish on the trays and the tables. One of the guests said to me, "Wow, you really managed to make it casual & elegant at the same time." As that description was my goal - and I remember telling Lori that when we met in Portland - it is just so amazing that you could make it happen!
Lori, I really appreciated that you looked out for me and made sure I got food, because without you I surely would not have had enough energy to dance! And, Audrey the food was delicious - even some of our pickiest guests complimented the range and style of the meal. I particularly loved the lemongrass soup. Also, the cake was beautiful and definately captured the spirit of the ballet's color wheels. We are looking forward to eating more of it next year.
I also can't thank you enough for all of your hard work, endless creativity and energy throughout the year. I always enjoyed talking with you and brainstorming and feeling like a team. As you said all along, its hard to say good-bye at the end! So please keep in touch - I look forward to seeing where Belle Fete goes in the future as you two have so many exciting opportunities coming up.
Thanks Again!
All the best,
M&H
Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding even more beautiful than we ever expected! And we were so amazed how smoothly the whole reception went, thanks to your very professional team. I didn't even notice any of the behind the scenes work going on, the party seemed to run itself! We also loved the origami in the rice & the fish on the trays and the tables. One of the guests said to me, "Wow, you really managed to make it casual & elegant at the same time." As that description was my goal - and I remember telling Lori that when we met in Portland - it is just so amazing that you could make it happen!
Lori, I really appreciated that you looked out for me and made sure I got food, because without you I surely would not have had enough energy to dance! And, Audrey the food was delicious - even some of our pickiest guests complimented the range and style of the meal. I particularly loved the lemongrass soup. Also, the cake was beautiful and definately captured the spirit of the ballet's color wheels. We are looking forward to eating more of it next year.
I also can't thank you enough for all of your hard work, endless creativity and energy throughout the year. I always enjoyed talking with you and brainstorming and feeling like a team. As you said all along, its hard to say good-bye at the end! So please keep in touch - I look forward to seeing where Belle Fete goes in the future as you two have so many exciting opportunities coming up.
Thanks Again!
All the best,
M&H
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