I’ve been happy to welcome several new clients this fall!  Autumn is my favorite season, partly because it invites us to enjoy hearty, comforting dishes while nestled in our warm, cozy abodes.  Last evening, I prepared a 4-course menu for a neighbor who was entertaining co-workers at his lovely, mountain home.  In October, a highlight was providing the appetizer buffet for a commitment ceremony reception.  The service was held at a vineyard in Ashe County and was beautifully enhanced by the backdrop of changing leaves.  Next weekend, I’ve been asked to create a special meal for a couple celebrating their 10th anniversary in the privacy of their home in Valle Crucis.  Planning menus during this time of year is easy and fun due to the abundance of harvest produce such as squash, apples, and winter greens.  Apples, pears, cranberries, and ginger in puff pastry is my take on crisp apple strudel!

A few folks have asked where I came up with the name Bright Copper Kettles for my personal chef service.  While I’m amused they have to ask, I understand not everyone has had the delightful pleasure of watching The Sound of Music, starring Julie Andrews.  One of the most popular songs in the film is My Favorite Things.  The opening lines of the song are Raindrops on Roses, Whiskers on Kittens, Bright Copper Kettles, and Warm Woolen Mittens.  My kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Deramo, used to play this song on the piano over and over while we 5-year-olds learned the words.  When I later fell in love with the movie as a teen, the song became all the more ingrained in my mind and I would often hum it almost unconsciously.  So, when I was trying to come up with a name for my business about cooking, which is one of my favorite things to do and learn about, Bright Copper Kettles seemed like an obvious choice!

Welcome to my blog where you’ll find tempting articles about my personal interests, information on local flavor, food events and much more about Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Ashe County and more.  You may also find new menu creations and tempting meals sure to please the taste buds like the daily meal sample menu below.

Thanks for visiting Bright Copper Kettles! I look forward to sharing with you my personal and private chef services.

DAILY MEAL SAMPLE MENU

Private Chef Services - Daily Meals

SOUPS*

• El Cid Chili
• Sausage & Fennel Soup
• Curried Pumpkin Soup

*Served with bread and salad

CHICKEN / TURKEY

• Apple Meatloaf with Five Spice Glaze
• Saucy Apricot Chicken
• Double Dipped Chicken Parmesan

BEEF

• Mushroom-Stuffed Flank Steak
• Korean Beef
• Sweedish Meatballs

PORK

• Orange/Dijon Pork Tenderloin
• Stuffed Pork Chops
• Tender Tangy Ribs

PASTA

• Traditional Italian Lasagna
• Spicy Chicken Spaghetti
• Garlic Salmon Linguine

FISH / SEAFOOD

• Patricia Cornwell’s Crabcakes
• Classic Seafood Casserole
• Spice-Rubbed Talapia

View one of my PRIVATE DINNER PARTY sample menus here.

Chef Christina May
Personal and Private Chef Services of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk.
Bright Copper Kettles serves Watauga, Ashe and Avery Counties