Feast

Celebration of Life

Robert James Girdis 1953-2009

The food flowers, and service you provided was magnificent and gracious. I was able to relax and spend all of my time with friends and family knowing that they were being shown the sweetest care. Bravo to you and your team. --Carol Girdis

150 Guests

Rob's family celebrated his life with a Greek menu and day of music making on his hand crafted instruments.

Check out our blog for Rob's Grandmother's recipe for Baklava ...

Passed Appetizers: - Fig and Thyme Toasts with Chevre-; - Roasted Pepper and Marinated Anchovy Crostini -

Meze and Warm Pita Breads: - Feta and Wild Honey -; - Feta and Mixed Herbs -; - Mixed Greek Olives-; - Homemade Hummus, Tzaziki & Baba Ganoush -
Dinner Buffet: - Steamed Penn Cove Mussels in Beer -; - Stewed Rabbit with Cinnamon and Herbed Orzo -; - Local Wild Caught Prawns in Garlic White Wine -; - Roasted Leg of Lamb Marinated in Mint Yogurt -; - Grilled Octopus with Pimenton and Olive Oil-; - Local Wild Caught Sardines in Lemon, Garlic and Olive Oil -; - Rosemary New Potatoes-; - Red & Yellow Watermelon Salad with Mint -; - Classic Greek Salad -
Dessert: - YaYa's Baklava -; -Rich Greek Yogurt with Pistachios & Wild Honey -; - Roasted Apricots -; - Olive Oil Semolina Cake -; - Fresh Figs, Walnuts, & Late Summer Fruits served with Local Cheeses & Fresh Baguettes-

The menu was paired with local wines from Badger Mountian, Sodo Vino, Isenhower, Waving Tree & Giradet. Beers were from Skookum Brewery, in Arlington, WA.