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By Brandon Brooks, Executive Chef & Owner, Brooks & Landry Fine Catering Ahh, summer. When the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the farmer's markets are, quite literally, overflowing with locally grown riches. It's a foodie's paradise – a veritable cornucopia of fruits and veggies, each at its peak of ripeness and flavor. The question is, how do you navigate this produce paradise without getting lost among the lettuce or waylaid by the watermelons? Allow the seasone

By Brandon Brooks, Executive Chef & Owner, Brooks & Landry Fine Catering Ah, spring in Michigan – the time when Mother Nature paints the landscape with vibrant colors, and the air is filled with the sweet scent of blossoming trees. It's also the time when our taste buds come alive, craving the freshest flavors from local farms. Enter Brooks & Landry Fine Catering – your go-to culinary wizards who know how to turn Michigan's seasonal bounty into unforgettable feasts. So, buckl

By Brandon Brooks, Executive Chef & Owner, Brooks & Landry Fine Catering Catering is an essential part of any event, from weddings to corporate gatherings. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact it has on the environment? The packaging, waste, and transportation involved in catering can be detrimental to the planet. That's why it's time to embrace sustainable catering. First and foremost, let's talk about packaging. Have you ever been to an event where everything

By Brandon Brooks, Executive Chef & Owner, Brooks & Landry Fine Catering We know that planning a wedding can be stressful and overwhelming, but one thing you shouldn't have to worry about is the food. That's where we come in - our team of expert chefs and event coordinators will work with you to create a menu that perfectly suits your tastes and style. But don't just take our word for it - check out these five reasons why Brooks & Landry Fine Catering is the best choice for y

By Brandon Brooks, Executive Chef & Owner, Brooks & Landry Fine Catering The Nostalgia Behind Great Mashed Potatoes. Whenever I think of great mashed potatoes, my first thoughts always drift toward the rich flavor of butter that made my grandmothers mashed potatoes so special. This of course is followed up closely by the cream, sea salt and black pepper to round out the perfect flavor profile. In my opinion, it's those four ingredients, and how they are balanced with each o

Why Make Your Own Stock? A Chef’s Guide to By Brandon Brooks, Executive Chef & Owner, Brooks & Landry Fine Catering Homemade Stock and Bone Broth Somewhere in your refrigerator there’s half an onion, a few limp stalks of celery, and the bones from Sunday’s roast chicken. Most kitchens call that waste. A good cook calls it the beginning of stock. Homemade stock is one of the simplest things you can make, and it quietly improves almost everything you cook afterward. Why should