July 27, 2014

Mohonk Wedding Tasting

I proposed to Leah in August of 2013 - just short of a year later, we were busy putting together a full wedding event. We chose Mohonk Mountain House, which my family has been visiting for several generations, as our venue. One of the more enjoyable parts of the wedding planning was the food tasting at Mohonk back in July, 2014. 


Hors d'Oeuvres
Front: Peppered Tuna Carpaccio, Shaved Fennel, Pistachio Oil
Back: Beef Tartare, Stone-Ground Mustard, Lemon Oil


Hors d'Oeuvres
Maryland Crab Cake, Lime Crème Fraîche


Hors d'Oeuvres
Thyme-Marinated Baby Lamb Chops, Mint-Infused Jus


Appetizers
Back-Right: Butternut Squash Soup, Thyme


 Appetizers
Seared Foie Gras, Cipollini Onion Confit, Brioche


Salad
Bibb Lettuce, Poached Pear, Candied Pecans, Port Dressing 


Entrées
Braised Beef Short Ribs, Parsnip & Potato Mash, Carrots, Jus


Entrées
Roasted Pork Loin, Braised Red Cabbage, Chive Spaetzle, Calvados, Apple & Fig Relish


Cake Tasting

We were offered standard chocolate and lemon options just to try, but had already requested a custom cake, which you see in the bottom-left. It was a spiced cake (cinnamon & nutmeg) with apple pie filling and maple buttercream. They also brought us a sample of apple jam, which we also liked and asked to be incorporated into the final cake. 


No comments: