Peachy the Magazine May June 2015 | Page 59

FOOD + ENTERTAINING Summer Sit-Down Tamberlyn Dobrowski PHOTOGRAPHY BY Taylor Mathis Photography CATERING AND RECIPES BY Bruce and Leslie Schlernitzauer of Porcupine Provisions WRITTEN BY D Despite careful planning for a beautiful, outdoor seated dinner complete with farm tables, lights and candles, you just can’t mess with Mother Nature! Instead of canceling the party, we cleared out the living room and moved inside. It was the perfect “indoor-outdoor” party, with a setting that sparked great conversation. Plus we all stayed dry! These are wonderful recipes that can be made ahead and warmed at the last minute, leaving you free to mingle and enjoy your guests. The dinner was in honor of The McColl Center for Art + Innovation’s National Board. The McColl Center is a nationally acclaimed contemporary art center dedicated to connecting art and artists with the community. The center houses nine artist studios and over 5,000 square feet of gallery space. Porcupine Provisions is one of Charlotte’s most well-known and trusted caterers. Leslie and Bruce Schlernitzauer opened Porcupine Café in 1996 in Dilworth. They started catering in 1999 under the name of Porcupine Provisions. Clients count on Porcupine to provide creatively presented, innovative food as well as any and all services to make your event a success. MAY JUNE 2015 57