Mrs J's Baking & Catering

Jennifer & Brandon September 16, 2012

Celeste — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:20:00 +0000

It was a small intimate affair this beautiful September evening when Jennifer and Brandon said their I Do’s at Front Porch Farms. The Couple had friends and family gather with them for their wedding under the gorgeous Oak Tree, then they moved into the pavilion for Southern fare. The Menu consisted of Black Bean and Corn Tortilla Appetizers by the pool, then a Buffet of Baked Chicken Lester, Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown sugar and Pecan topping, Cheesey Hashbrown Casserole, Southern Green Beans, Yeast rolls with butter and of course, Sweet Tea.

Congratulations Jennifer and Brandon!! Thank you so very much for allowing Mrs. Js Baking and Catering to be a part of your Wedding Day!

Special Thanks to Ace Photography for the amazing images that we have the opportunity to share. They captured the day and are a joy!

September 2012 Weddings

Celeste — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:22:53 +0000

Wow, we have been busy. So much so that I am WAAAY behind on my Blog and sharing pictures and ideas from the beautiful weddings that we had the pleasure of catering this past fall. Here’s a couple of pictures from September.

Katie & Adam September 8, 2012

Celeste — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:45:57 +0000

Well, it is not often that I get to work with folks that are 1200 miles away but that was the case with this wedding. Katie’s sweet mom, Connie lives in New Mexico and it was always such a Joy talking with her on the phone. The couple’s wedding and reception was held on a gorgeous fall evening at Front Porch Farms. They decorated in shades of cream accented with burlap and birdhouses and beautiful table runners that Connie had made for each of the tables.

Southern BBQ Buffet

The guests enjoyed cocktails by the pool with appetizer display of Veggies and assorted dips, A seasonal Fruit and assorted Cheese display, Sandwich Squares of Creamy Pear and Almond on wheat and Olive Tapenade w/ Crostini. Then after a prayer, enjoyed a buffet of Marinated grilled Chicken Breasts, Pork BBQ with Sauces, a tossed salad with Champagne Vinaigrette, Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes, Southern style green beans and Yeast rolls and butter.

The Bride and Groom cut a small Lemon Poppyseed cake with Buttercream icing and then joined their guests to enjoy Strawberry Cupcakes and warm Peach Cobber. One of the guests even told me - Wow, that Peach Cobbler is ILLEGAL! I am still enjoying that comment.

Vintage desserts

Bonnie & James July 21, 2012

Celeste — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:59:04 +0000

It was such a pleasure getting to do the reception for wonderful couple! I really connected with them when we first met and I was so pleased to get to work with the wonderful folks at Owen Farm, where the wedding was held. I had gotten to see the venue when I had taken my children there for their annual Fall Festival but didnt realize what a beautiful rustic outdoor backdrop they have for a wedding ceremony.

Friends and family gathered for a meal of Pulled Pork served with Sweet Peach, Southern Twang and Little Zip sauces. Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts, Twice Baked Potato casserole, Grape Salad and Cornbread Salad, Yeast rolls, Sandwich buns, zesty bread and butter pickles and Coleslaw.

Jennifer & Jim June 23, 2012

Celeste — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:17:24 +0000

It was a beautiful June morning at Holy Trinity Greek Orthox church when Jennifer and Jim said their vows to each other. In the midst of family and friends, in a stunning gorgeous sanctuary and IN LOVE, I could not be happier for them! After their intimate, meaningful ceremony the wedding party gathered for a brunch to congratulate the newlyweds.

The buffet was done in a blue to completment the sash on the bride’s gown. The meal consisted of Steeplechase casserole,Cheese Grits with Scallions and Sundried tomatoes, Spring green salad w/ Champagne Vinaigrette, Mixed fruit salad, Blueberry coffee cake, Lemon Poppy seed bread , Banana bread and Chicken salad wraps.

Jennifer and Jim’s new happy family!

Thoughts from a Southern Belle

Celeste — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:36:23 +0000

I have had the nickname Belle since my uncle bestowed it on me at the age of 3. I really never thought about being a Southern Belle but I am lucky that in my line of work, I get to interact with people from all over the country and sometimes it gives me the perspective that I have forgotten along the way. Sometimes they say crazy things like” Wow, I didn’t know you Southerners could cook”…. I guess I never realized just how lucky I am to be born with Southern values to a family that loves God and Country, family, community and knows the value of simple good food and I am blessed that they have passed all of that a along to me. I know that a small gesture like a good meal can make one feel a sense of belonging and care that goes all the way down deep to your soul. Comforting folks with food is the first thing I think to do when I hear of a joy or loss or when a problem is so big I just don’t know what else to do. I recently took a Sunday afternoon to say some ” Thank you’s” for being my friends and some ” I am so very sorry’s” to some dear folks in the best way I know how– I cooked for them.

Blueberry Pound Cake

Cornbread salad, Grilled Chicken, Grape Salad

Apple bread with Caramel Amaretto glaze, Blackberry cobbler and BB Bread

Theresa & Blake June 10, 2012

Celeste — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:58:09 +0000

We were thrilled that Charlotte TN was the ” meet in the middle” spot for these two familes that came from across the country to celebrate the marriage of Theresa and Blake. I learned very quickly that Theresa was very easy going but had very definite ideas about what she wanted to eat- my kind of girl!

mini dessert display

The guests enjoyed a beautiful outdoor ceremony on the grounds of Front Porch Farsm and then were welcomed to a buffet of Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables, Carved Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish cream, Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Praline Topping, Haricot Verts with Sea Salt and Lemon butter, Cool and Creamy Grape Salad and each of the tables were set with trays of Deviled eggs, dill and bread and butter pickles trays served on vintage relish trays and baskets of Yeast rolls and butter.

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

After the Southern Buffet, the guests helped themselves to a display of Chocolate dipped Strawberries, Individual Peach cobblers, Turtle Brownies and the couple’s White Wedding Cake with Strawberry Filling.

Erica & Jason June 2, 2012

Celeste — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:05:19 +0000

The weather held and it was a beautiful evening at Front Porch Farms . Jay and I were thrilled to get to see a lot of folks from the community and catch up with old friends. The guests mingled by the pool with appetizers of Spinach artichoke puffs, Veggie basket & rollers with dips, Fruit display with Marshmallow cream dip.

Reception buffet

Later the guests were served a buffet of Chicken Tenders with dipping sauces, Apple Jack Ham, Loaded potato casserole Southern style Green beans, Cornbread salad and Yeast rolls with butter.

Kendyl & Marshall May 27, 2012

Celeste — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 01:21:01 +0000

From the moment of our first meeting I felt like I had known this couple for years. Their wedding was such a joy and like so many of the weddings this year, I felt a pang of sadness when it was over only because I enjoyed the two of them so much! Their family and friends came from across the country and the Nashville area to celebrate their wedding and I was thrilled to be able to be a part of it.

The appetizers were Pepper jack pick me ups along with a fruit display with crackers. The guests then enjoyed a buffet of: Pork Tenderloin with Peaches, Vidalia onions and garlic, Spring salad w/ strawberries, pecans, goat cheese & poppy seed dressing, Sweet potato casserole with praline pecan topping, Corn pudding and Marinated Cucumbers, onions and tomatoes.

Catherine & Reese May 26, 2012

Celeste — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:13:14 +0000

It was a beautiful May evening when family and friends celebrated the marriage of Catherine and

Reese. The couple wed earlier in Ashland City at the United Methodist Church and then came to Front

Porch Farms for the reception and an evening of fun.