Dear Heart Tattoo’s 30th Anniversary Party

Canapés, crudités, hors d’oeuvre, treats.

Below is a little sketch of what I made to help you navigate the spread. Underneath that, there’s a bit more information about the menu items.

Rose is an amazing artist! I am honored to make the food for such a special party, to celebrate her milestone and continual success.

Details, details!!!

  • Gougères - baked savory choux with Gruyère and black pepper. Creamy thyme, mascarpone, crème fraîche filling.

    “Beard Bread” Toast - James Beard’s dark cornmeal and whole grain bread, smoked salmon spread, pickled rhubarb.

    Focaccia - rye-enriched dough, rosemary and garlic. Havsnø flake salt. VEGAN!

    Tea Sandwich - Shokupan bread, ice-washed onion, parsley.

    Highball Sandwich - Caraway bread, cucumber, three good Goudas (goats milk, herbed, aged).

    Scone - cheddar, chive, espellette

  • Green Goddess - Greek yogurt, parsley, lemon balm, chive, lemon. Bright and verdant. GF!

    Cashew Romesco - charred bell peppers, sweet and smokey paprika. VEGAN! GF!

    "Rampch” - pickled ramps and green garlic, fresh tarragon-vinegar mayonnaise, the best buttermilk. Lush. GF!

    Sweet Pepper Pickle - black cardamom, spice-y.

    Pickled Pearl Onion - thyme-infused, red wine vinegar.

    Cucumber Pickle - First of the season. Garlic and dill.

    Pickled Asparagus - Dill, mustard seed, coriander.

    Fresh Vegetables - Romanesco and purple cauliflowers, bell peppers, celery, cucumber, carrots, Belgian endive, snap peas, fun radishes.

  • Scone - Lemon-poppy seed. Classic for a reason.

    Petit Four - Hood strawberries! Cardamom almond cake, strawberry jam, vanilla whipped ganache, wildflower honey marzipan.

    Pâte de Fruits - Cara cara and blood orange. Zippy, zesty sugar. VEGAN!

    Chocolate Bites - Black onyx cocoa cake, chocolate buttercream, semisweet chocolate. GF!