Well, this is Depressing.

Yes, with a capital D.

Food writer and Gourmet photographer Kevin Demaria has shared some photographs of the 'Last Days of Gourmet'. Morbid, yet fascinating... just had to share.

check out the thumbtacks under the clock... so sad!

see more carnage at www.lastdaysofgourmet.com

Fab Fall Wedding with Aja and Ben

We get calls from newly engaged brides every day. EVERY DAY. And, of course, we love it. Every now and again, though, the connection is instantaneous. So it was when Aja called in March to chat with us about her impending nuptials at Bartlett Farm in Guilford. The planning was a dream - her vision and ours could not be more similar, I mean we served cassoulet and swiss chard for heavens sake! This is our bridal dream come true! It was a perfect fall day - a little crisp but sunny, and the details details details were killer. See for yourselves!

Ben and Company executed the entire reception without letting Aja in on many of the details. The lights and lanterns alone must have taken hours to put up, but the ambiance they helped create was truly priceless.

Our favorite - Vintage China everywhere...

They used this vintage typewriter as their guest book, people were clicking away all night.

How fab is THAT?!

Dinner in the Barn... Don't you just want to be there?

How cute are these? Painstaking to make, no doubt, but totally worth it in the end.

The sweet, happy couple on their wedding day. How about Aja's wrap ladies?!

Aja and Ben, thank you so much for letting us be a part of your magical day.

The room was overflowing with love and laughter, it truly couldn't have been more perfect.

Food Stroll, Fall 2009

From TheDay.com:Chef Jen Miller, of Quaker Hill, an employee of Gourmet Galley Catering, offers shepherd's pie to patrons at the Crocker House, during the New London Main Street Fall Food Stroll 2009, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.

Food Stroll was a great success this year - we were all so glad to see you there!

It's Party Time!

On October 19th, the ultimate party in the wedding world is happening - Martha Stewart Weddings is turning 15! The party is being held at the Plaza in New York {perfect spot, of course} and Style Me Pretty gave away two tickets to an extremely lucky reader. We are sitting here in CT wishing that we were either catering the party or guests of course.

Whatever you do - go! {Easier said then done, of course}

Can't wait to read all about this one - We'll be checking the blogs the next morning for sure.

Also - Check out this month's issue of the magazine. The DIY section has some GREAT stuff in it. They offer templates that you can download on your computer to design place cards, favors, etc. Everything, right at your fingertips!

Cocktail of The Week - Caramel Apple Martini

Time for a cocktail of the week recipe! This one is super yummy, seasonal, and will impress your friends! We've made this a couple of different ways - so here are both recipes. Try them both, of course.

Image Courtsey of MetroMix

Version One - The Red Caramel Apple
2 counts Grey Goose (or your favorite vodka!)
2 counts Red Apple Pucker
2 counts Caramel Liqueur
1 count Cranberry Juice

Garnish the rim with a mixture of Cinnamon and Sugar. YUM!
Image courtsey of Mayatheb.com

Version 2 - The Caramel Apple

2 Counts Butterscotch Schnapps
2 Counts Apple Pucker
1 Count Vanilla Vodka

This is a great seasonal drink to enojoy at dinner or for after work cocktails. You will not disappointed when trying this!

Enjoy!

Lights, Camera - Your Wedding!

On Sunday, September 6th we had the distinct pleasure to be a part of a sublime and glorious day - The Marriage of JC and Esther. They were married at Saltwater Farms in Stonington, Ct (one of our favorites to work at), had Justin + Mary capture the day (you have to check out their site - you'll be blown away), and had Power Posse Productions entertain the guests (DJ Doug is amazing and you'll be shocked at what he can do).

While perusing Justin and Mary's site last night, we came across their entry about JC and Esther in their blog. Let's just say....Whoa. Can you believe this? We felt like we were watching a trailer for "JC and Esther - The Movie". We're dying to knowwhat happens next! Luckily, they're a great couple, and will keep us up to date.

Stillmotion was there to capture everything from a surprise engagement book to Esther before the wedding, JC and his crew relaxing before the event, the vows, the best man speech - everything. The attention to detail and the personality of the couple coming through just make the entire video that much more meaningful. Stillmotion captured the essence of a wedding perfectly.

Even more excitement came this morning when we opened up the ole' Google Reader (to catch up on the morning review of all things wedding blog) to find that Maggie Conley, one of our most favorite ladies in the business, just had an engagement shoot with a couple - George and Jamie - over at Jonathan Edwards Winery and they were also filmed! The style is quite different then the video above - but equally as delightful. Mike Cyr over at Buzz Media was there to share in the shoot with Maggie. We're completely in love with the music, the vintage photography style, and the flow of the shots together.

It's amazing what you can do for your wedding day to help preserve the memories and the feelings. Every time that JC and Esther look back on that - they're going to be taken right back to that day, that moment where they started their lives together. We can't wait to see more of these great videos from bride and grooms to come!

Just a friendly reminder...

Food stroll is just around the corner - literally! Don't forget - Fall Food Stroll 2009 is this coming Wednesday in downtown New London. We'll be down at the Crocker House this year with a few things up our sleeves! Make sure to stop by and use your drink coupons with us - you will NOT be sorry.

Where: DownTown New London
Bank and State Streets

When: October 14, 2009
5:30-8:30 PM

Who: Locals Showcasing their Fine Food and Fare
(Look at their site for a full list of people participating!)

Can't wait to see you there!