In The Box | Photos by ESG (Me)

Models

Caitlin Hunt, Kacie Connor, Noel Poff, Chad Carlile, Justin Walczuk

Photography By

 Eric Gaffin | New Dream Photography

Studio and Creative Design

Collette Mruk

Jen and Moe's Wedding | New Dream Photography

                                                                                                       

                                                                                   

     

                                         

    

                                         

Photos by Collette Mruk with New Dream Photography

Wedding Planner by Winship Productions

Venue S.C. Aquarium

Charleston Peace One Day | Peace Happens

WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO TO SPREAD THE WORD OF PEACE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY?

Chad Carlile and Collette Mruk spending their Saturday afternoon speading the word of peace to do his part to raise awareness in Charleston that Peace does Happen... Chad was able to get over 200 signatures from all walks of life speading from USA to The UK.. Hats off to you Chad and Collettte for your commitment and dedication in making The Lowcountry a better place to live in and visit!

Charleston Peace One Day (link)

Charleston Peace One Day (link)

Building Tangible Peace In the Lowcountry!

Charleston Peace One Day (link)

Fresh and Cool Summer Food Flair

Chilled Melon Soup with Fresh Mint & Raspberry Puree in Martini Glasses

Sesame Lo Mein Noodle Salad with Crisp Asian Vegetables and Seared Beef Tenderloin finished with a light Peanut Sauce served in individual Spiced Rock Glasses with Chopsticks

Vicyshoisse Soup served in Stemless Martni Glasses (Chilled Potato & Leek Soup) with Cilantro Oil)

Creamy Risotto: Homemade Sausage, Pulled Smoked Chicken, Tuscan Black Kale and Wild Mushrooms w/ Truffles and Pecorino

Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta with Fresh Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Imported from Italy served on a Roasted Garlic rubbed Crostini

Chilled Melon Soup with Fresh Mint and Raspberry Puree in Martini Glasses
 
Food and Photos by Chef Eric Gaffin
http://newdreamcatering.com/ & http://newdreamphotography.com/
"Working together in keeping the focus on you"



   

Healthy Plate Recipe 1 by Chef Eric Gaffin

http://NewDreamCatering.com

As I stated here we go, a healthier lifestyle for myself is on the rise!! I have recently gained over 65 pounds in a matter of 2 years jumping up 2 pants and shirt sizes, yuck. So I have decided since I am a workaholic, it is best to incorporate my eating right and exercise in to a blog and social media since I am always doing one or the other. It just makes sense.. Wish me luck !!

AVOCADO AND APPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken or turkey, cooked, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 C

Sweet red apple, diced 1 C

Celery, thinly sliced 1/2 C

Pecans, lightly toasted, coarsely chopped 1/2 C

Flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped 1/2 C, plus as needed

Red onion, chopped 1/4 C

Mint, fresh, chopped 1 1/2 TBS

Jalapeño pepper, chopped 1 1/2 TBS

Salt 1/2 tsp

Lemon juice, fresh 2 TBS

Olive oil 1 TBS

Avocados, diced 2 each, plus as needed

Mixed greens as needed

Grapes (optional) as needed

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients except avocado, greens and grapes gently in a large bowl.

2. Add avocado and toss gently to combine, leaving some diced avocado visible while mashing some.

3. Serve over mixed greens garnished with more avocado, parsley and grapes, if desired.