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We Do Dinner!

October 21, 2009 by Joy the Baker 30 Comments

We Do Dinner

Hey!  Can I share some fun news!?  Sweet… thanks.

What makes dinner with friends even more fun and lovely?  A dash of holiday spirit… aaaand whiskey.

I love the months between September and January because I get to cook and cook and cook.  Something about the holidays inspires people to gather and consume… it’s just heaven for me.

We Do Dinner

This holiday season I’m teaming up with my super chef friends and crackpot wine buddies to cater big ol’ homey holiday suppers for people in their homes.  You gather.  We throw down in the kitchen.  You consume.  We’re talking six course meals with things like Braised Cocoa Beef with Buckwheat and Corn Polenta Cakes and Christmas Lima Beans. Yea… the real deal.  How about Warm Apple Crostadas with Butterscotch Ice Cream and Bourbon Whipped Cream?  Yes.  Please.  Dang.

We also do dishes.  Wait… chefs who do dishes!?  Well… we bring help.  That’s true.

I’m telling you all of this goodness because if you’re in Los Angeles or San Francisco… well heck, maybe you’d like to throw a badass holiday dinner party.  Weeks sure are coming and going quickly so email us at joythebakerdinners (at) gmail (dot) com if you’d like to talk food… talk wine… talk menu and pricing… and talk holidays with you.

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  1. BethT @ Pretty By The Bay

    November 3, 2009 at 9:38 am

    I sent an email about this but didn’t get a reply…are you still looking for people to participate?

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  2. honeybee

    October 24, 2009 at 6:46 am

    i’ve been asked to make dinner for the family and have no clue what to make. HELP??!! i want to do something with vegetables or fish, no meat, i can look up the recipe but any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
    thanks.

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  3. Michelle

    October 23, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    I live in neither place, but sadly, in Toronto. I have emailed the family and friends I have in both places. YUM! I cook and bake and my hubby does dishes and know his way around vino a bit but I’m going to try to convince my fancy cooking friends to come and do it for us. I hope the venture is delicious and profitable!

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  4. cassie o

    October 23, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    reading this makes me hate indiana even more

    any chance you’ll decide to do a nationwide tour??

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  5. {lauryl}

    October 23, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    How fun! Since I live in Silver Lake, how ’bout I just crash Tom’s party??? ;-)

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  6. Nik

    October 22, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Move to Cleveland…..pretty please? I think we would be bestest friends! *hugs*

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  7. JennEJenn

    October 22, 2009 at 8:02 am

    Very cool! I love your handwriting — I know random. I am sure you will receive plenty o’ business! I understand about the fall/winter that makes you want to cook and bake. I am going through that now, when I have free time.

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  8. Casey

    October 22, 2009 at 7:24 am

    Totally makes me wish I lived near you! Have fun cooking!

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  9. Megan

    October 22, 2009 at 7:13 am

    Yet another reason I need to move to the Bay! That root vegetable bisque sounds good. And your handwriting is lovely!

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  10. Lynda

    October 22, 2009 at 5:41 am

    Wow – wish I lived closer to you! By the way – your handwriting is beautiful!!!

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  11. tiina

    October 22, 2009 at 5:31 am

    This is a great idea. I wish I was living in your area, I would send you a job app to join you guys:) You are just so full ideas and energy! All the best for the catering gigs, I’m sure it’ll be a success!

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  12. Laura

    October 22, 2009 at 12:18 am

    I totally agree….the holidays are an amazing time to immerse yourself in the kitchen, coming out to consort with family and friends, bribing them with delicious baked goods and playing games until the wee hours of the morning! I wish I lived close to the area so I could take advantage of your expertise!

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  13. Shobhna Iyer

    October 21, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Sounds wonderful, I hope you have lots of fun, and take lots of pictures and recipes for us to view of course. :)

    And yeah, another fan here of your gorgeous handwriting. :)

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  14. Tracy

    October 21, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    i am totally in! lemme know when you are coming around next and we’ll plan something- the silver fox reunion tour! xoxoxo

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  15. Teresa

    October 21, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Count me in. I live in the East Bay – my home is tiny though, but would love to help, contribute or co-sponsor. I don’t even mind the post clean up – PS I am going to Bakesale Betty’s this weekend, so wish you could be there…have you tried the pizza a couple of doors down, Pizzaiolo? Yum!

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