Saute: a quick method of cooking // Soiree: a party or gathering of friends
“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.“
— Julia Child
Saute & Soiree came to life for some very simple reasons: I love good food and wine, I love meeting new people and I love connecting those I encounter.
In 2015, I started a pop up supper club after girlfriends kept begging to actually eat the food I made, versus salivating over the tantalizing pictures I kept posting on Facebook and Instagram. After a fun, successful night, I decided to pursue this passion more formally and the first official Saute & Soiree event was Asian Fusion Night.
Five Spice Salmon over Bok Choy and Shitakes with Chinese Mustard Sauce
About 10 friends came over to my condo and they enjoyed watching me cook up a three course meal that we enjoyed over BYOB beverages. We were also treated to a Sake service by a friend who had spent a great deal of time in Tokyo. (I learned that the host never pours her own sake!)
This adventure started while I lived in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2016, I moved to Tampa, Florida. After the move (and some disruption) my foodie pursuits slowed a bit. But as Julia so sagely recommends – stick with your passions! I am so happy and serene when I’m in the kitchen. I enjoy cooking amazingly delicious food and keeping it on the healthy side. Most of all, I love sharing and that’s why I’m here — to share my food — and who knows, maybe have a soiree with you soon!
Stay tuned to see where this adventure goes…
Cheers!
Chef Andrea
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