I learned about big LITTLE Get Together, a personal chef service based on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, a few weeks ago. Founders Flannery Klette-Kolton and Lauren Gerrie are the ultimate hostesses, putting their big hearts toward creating contemporary urban cuisine with amazing ingredients. They shared these lovely recipes, recipes that made me want to hug them, with GOOP. Check this out: Eggnog popsicles? Yum. Spiced kettlecorn? Perfect for the holidays. And their recipe for Prosecco with Cherries and Thyme made me smile.
These lovely ladies graciously offered to answer a few questions for Eat Boutique readers. Thank you, ladies! And we all wish you the best of luck with your wonderful boutique business.
EB: What’s your favorite, easy holiday hors d’oeuvre?
FKK: Blinis with creme fraiche and caviar
LG: Chicken liver Pate on amazing bread
These two hors d’oeuvres are great because you can take the time to make them yourself, or opt for a store bought option. We would make the blinis ourselves and are lovers of homemade charcuterie. That being said, we recommend Russ & Daughters in the Lower East Side for all blini fixins and Marlow & Daughters in Williamsburg for some off the hook chicken liver mousse.
What one, easy design element can you add to your holiday table to impress your guests?
FKK: Using mirrors instead of trays with candles makes everything look sparkly and festive
LG: A variety of bowls with homemade truffles
The wonderful thing about mirrors is how they open up a space and give the illusion of a bountiful table. Pair that with uniquely flavored chocolates and you’ll have friends for life!
What’s the idea number of guests for a dinner party?
FKK & LG: We think 2 is a party, but when entertaining, 10 is a good number to work with. With 10 the setting is intimate and enables your guests to converse with ease… not to mention that the host/ess can enjoy the party as well.
What’s your favorite local food item right now?
It is unfair to limit it to one!!!
LG: Keith’s farm mustard greens
Maggie is a Boston-based entrepreneur with more than 12 years of community building and outreach experience connecting millions via sites like Lycos, Tripod and TripAdvisor. She took a break from technology years ago to explore authentic food, fine dining and superior hospitality, and discovered the vibrant real world communities that emerge around food. She started EatBoutique.com to celebrate exceptional food experiences derived from entrepreneurial spirit, pure ingredients and great service, and regularly drive long distances for one amazing night with a great chef, farmer or host.
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