Amy's Culinary Adventures

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Amy's Culinary Adventures

I like to think about it, shop for it, travel to it, prepare it, read about it, enjoy it...all of wh I’ve been catering full time for the last 10 years.

In the past 12 years I’ve taken over 30 cooking classes at The New School of Cooking, to brush up and fill in my cooking skills. I traveled to France and Switzerland and took cooking classes through the CIA -Hyde Park. Then 11 years ago, I decided to formalize my training and attended the Professional Program at the Westlake Culinary Institute. I was asked to continue on after graduation as a teac

hers assistant and have been doing that ever since. I also work in product development , helping to create new food products . This is just proof that you really can change your life, and pursue your passion. I am finally fulfilling my dream of cooking for a living and enjoying every minute of it. I wish my parents could see me now, I know they’d be so proud. So, I hope that we get the chance to share a culinary adventure together soon. Feel free to call me and I will work with you to create a gorgeous menu and event you’ll never forget.

12/26/2024

Our Vertical Caesar Salad with Parmesan Tuile Crown. I like to hide avocado, shaved Parmesan, cucumbers, croutons and the dressing inside the leaves. So when you break it open, you find all these little yummy surprises!!

12/08/2024

Our Pan Seared Salmon with Fresh sliced Cranberries and golden lentils

10/28/2024

Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait anyone? Just one of over 50 of our decadent mini desserts you can choose from! Call us for a good time! :) AmysCulinaryAdventures.com

10/20/2024

We did this decadent dessert bar for a beautiful wedding at Inn of the Seventh Ray on Friday night! Here's what I made for them: Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée, Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pot de Creme, Fresh Fruit Cups, Cognac Caramel Apple Tartlets, Mini Meyer Lemon Meringue Pies, Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies, Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries! with Mauricio Bragatto and Brooke Mango

10/04/2024

Made this beautiful Bermuda Pound Cake for a client’s mom’s memorial we catered this week. She was from Bermuda and it was her favorite dessert. Made it from her handwritten recipe 💕 It is made with buttermilk and had the best texture. It was dense but delicate with crispy edges and a lovely vanilla flavor with just a kiss of lemon. Served it with Vanilla Bean Whopped Cream and fresh berries. Better than any poundcake I’ve ever had!! I made 2 extras so their family could enjoy it the next day. Lovely family at a really sweet venue in the West Adams area called The Wilfandel House.

09/10/2024

08/31/2024

08/15/2024

Our decadent Port Braised Grass Fed Veal Osso Buco with Creamed Spinach over Mashed Purple Peruvian Mashed Potatoes and Veal Demi Glace will make your guests swoon!

Check out the Full Menu from this decadent dinner on the next photo. Step up your dinner party game and make Amy's Culinary Adventures the FIRST invite to your next party!! AmysCulinaryAdventures.com

07/29/2024

Made these yummy fresh baked s’mores triple chocolate chunk cookies for a birthday last week! Also made fresh fruit cups, blueberry cheesecake parfaits and rice crispy treats! The kids said they were “so yummy”🎉🥳!

07/05/2024

The Daily Amy - Wasabi edition! If you love wasabi flavored snacks as much as I do- these Wasabi Shrimp Chips are the perfect balance of wasabi heat, mild sweetness, subtle shrimp chip flavor and crunchiness! I can't stop eating them. I found them at Galleria Korean Market on Devonshire and Reseda. Haven't seen this brand of them anywhere else. It's called ironically- No Brand

06/16/2024

Made myself a little feast from the East for dinner last night with some homemade super crispy Scallion Pancakes with Thai Peanut Sauce, Shrimp Hargow and Thai Ice Tea! So good!

You might not know but we specialize in Pan Asian food. Particularly appetizers. Perfect for your next party!!

05/27/2024

Made my favorite Thai Spicy Beef Salad for dinner. So yummy but takes a bit of prep. With Romaine, Glass Noodles, Grilled Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak, Mint, Cilantro, Serranos, Cucumbers, Red Onions & Carrots. The dressing has fresh Lime Juice, Thai Fish Sauce, Serranos, Garlic, Brown Sugar, Chile Oil and Red Pepper Flakes. Still wasn't spicy enough, but my market didn't have Thai chiles. next time...

05/09/2024

Such a great lunch at Casalena in Woodland Hills today with my favorite cheffy friends! 🥰. I met Sheryl Clofine-Aronow & Gail Berger when we took Pastry School from Chef Cecilia De Castro in 2010 and have been close friends ever since. I first met Chef Cecilia when I took the Professional Culinary Program from her in 2004! Chef Cecilia has been one of the most influential people in my life and has continued to provide the most astute and insightful guidance in my culinary career.

03/18/2024

My Cakepop lady ( ) is better than your cake pop lady!

Lily is just the most talented cake pop designer. I try to describe how crazy adorable they are to my clients, but it's the sheer delight when they finally see them at their party that is so fun. These were for a client's Jungle themed baby shower over the weekend. I also attached a few more of her designs. She's crazy talented. She can custom design them too.

I did a VIP event for the LA Brea Tarpits and she created Prehistoric Animal cake pops for me! From renderings of animals that don't even exist!!😲 The CEO of the Tarpits was blown away. Check out her page for all the fantastic ones she can do.

02/25/2024

Lunch is served to one of our favorite Corporate Catering Clients! First up is our Sunset Beets & Goat Cheese salad with Candied Pecans, Pomegranate Arils & Cucumbers, which is as delicious as it is beautiful! Also served was Vegetarian Manicotti with Marinara and Garlic Cream Sauces, Chicken Florentine, Wild Rice Pilaf and Grilled Asparagus. We did breakfast at 8am, lunch at 1pm and then a cocktail hour from 5:30-7;30 for them. It was a long 16 hour day... but our team rocked it to the very end with amazing food, great friendly service and gorgeous decor. AmysCulinaryAdventures.com Make US the first invite to your next party!!.

11/27/2023

Great video/photos from the wedding we catered for Marlene and Ryan in Joshua Tree last month. Such a beautiful couple! I loved working with them and creating a menu that worked around her very complicated allergies, to creating a delicious and safe meal for her and all their guests. 💕💕

10/19/2023

How about our classic cheese fondue as a Passed Appetizer at your holiday party? Such a delicious interactive appetizer! We use perfectly toasted sourdough , grilled sausages and then I chop up fresh bacon and guests can then spoon on some bacon “Jimmies” afterwards! So festive for the holidays!

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May your 2024 be filled with love, laughter, prosperity, friendship, and of course deliciously decadent beautiful food!

12 years ago we were invited to cater a magical destination wedding for clients in a beautiful chateau the south of France.. Here’s some of my favorite photos from that day. Pix by international photographer @kevin.hulett We have. Catered many milestone events for them in the last 12 years. Including a birthday party for Anthony this past Saturday.

We did a wedding tasting for this awesome couple and they did this super cute video of all the yummy decadent foods I made for them! Yay!! We booked their wedding! See you in July!!

Holiday desserts from our kitchen to yours! Wishing you a very merry new year!

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In the past 17 years I’ve taken over 30 cooking classes at The New School of Cooking, to brush up and fill in my cooking skills. I traveled to France and Switzerland and took cooking classes through the CIA -Hyde Park. Then 11 years ago, I decided to formalize my training and attended the Professional Program at the Westlake Culinary Institute. I was asked to continue on after graduation as a teachers assistant and have been doing that ever since. I’ve been catering full time for the last 15 years. I also work in product development , helping to create new food products . This is just proof that you really can change your life, and pursue your passion. I am finally fulfilling my dream of cooking for a living and enjoying every minute of it. I wish my parents could see me now, I know they’d be so proud. So, I hope that we get the chance to share a culinary adventure together soon. Feel free to call me and I will work with you to create a gorgeous menu and event you’ll never forget.