Synopses & Reviews
San Antonio catering company Don Strange of Texas, known across the state as andldquo;the king of caterers,andrdquo; is acclaimed for serving fresh, delicious food with imaginative flair, even at events attended by thousands of people. From its humble beginnings as a small grocery store and meat market, the business has evolved into an empire of catering venues.
The author, Donandrsquo;s wife, reveals his innovative genius in cooking and serving party foods, his showmanandrsquo;s sense of fun and surprise, and his dogged persistence in overcoming the challenges of feeding huge crowds under adverse conditions.
The book contains more than one hundred of the catererandrsquo;s most popular recipes, adapted for the home kitchen by noted chef Terry Thompson-Anderson. Also included are cooking tips and sample party menus. Tracey Maurerandrsquo;s full-color photographs illustrate selected dishes and the catererandrsquo;s signature serving style.
About the Author
FRANCES STRANGE is owner of Don Strange Market Place, a full-service catering company in San Antonio.