Catered for Kids' Sake
A scrumptious showcase matching local celebrities and caterers to benefit
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Coulee Region

Thanks to everyone who participated in Catered for Kids' Sake 2008!
It was a fabulous evening, with incredible food!  We had a chance to vote on
our favorites.  (What a tough decision, everything was so delicious!)

Favorite Appetizers
#1 Three Rivers Lodge Walleye Wild Rice Cakes
#2  Piggy's Smoked Duck and Gorgonzola Flatbread with Roma Tomato Pomodoro
#3:  People's Food Co-op Thai Fish Cakes with Curried Wasabi Sauce

Favorite Main Dishes
#1  Piggy's Risotto with Assorted Toppings
#2  The Waterfront Blackened Steelhead Trout with Sweet Apricot Glaze
#3  People's Food Co-op Gingered Pork Stuffed Puff Pastry

Favorite Desserts
#1  Culinary Visions and Mike Hayes Caramel Cashew Torte
#2  Piggy's and Ken Cooper Chocolate Cheesecake Croquettes with Warm Caramel Sauce
#3  The Waterfront and Andrew Thut Honey Mousse

Congratulations to all of our winners,
and many thanks to all of our chefs for a memorable feast!
Big Brothers Big Sisters
4th Annual Catered for Kids' Sake

Live & Silent Auctions

Door Prizes

Live music provided by
Dan Sebranek  
and Turners Grade

Cash bar available

Business or semi-formal dress
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Family Tree Florist
Gathering Waters Design
Grounded Speciality Coffee
La Crosse Tribune
Mid-West Family Broadcasting
Noelke Distributing
Radisson Hotel
WXOW-TV 19
Featured Caterers and Celebrity "Chefs"

    Culinary Visions
    Mike Hayes, Mid-West Family Broadcasting
    Roasted Asparagus Pastry Twists with Dipping Sauces
    Grilled Ribeye Skewers with Wild Mushroom Demi Glace
    Caramel Cashew Torte–Mike Hayes' Favorite Dessert

    People's Food Co-op
    Zach Brown, WXOW-TV 19
    Thai Fish Cakes with Curried Wasabi Sauce
    Gingered Pork Stuffed Puff Pastry
    Sin Cake–Zach Brown’s Favorite Dessert

    Piggy's
    Ken Cooper, Mid-West Family Broadcasting
    Smoked Duck and Gorgonzola Flatbread
    with Roma Tomato Pomodoro
    Risotto with Assorted Toppings
    Chocolate Cheesecake Croquettes with Warm Caramel Sauce–
    Ken Cooper's Favorite Dessert

    Serves You Right
    Dan Springer, La Crosse Tribune
    Garden-Stuffed Mushrooms
    Jambalaya
    Watergate Cake–Dan Springer's Favorite Dessert

    The Waterfront
    Andrew Thut, WXOW-TV 19
    Fresh Caprese Skewers: Fresh Mozzarella,
    Fresh Basil Leaves and Cherry Tomatoes,
    drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Blackened Steelhead Trout with Sweet Apricot glaze,
    Roasted baby Yukon Potatoes and steamed Brussel Sprouts
    Honey Mousse–Andrew Thut's Favorite Dessert

    Three Rivers Lodge
    Anne Jungen, La Crosse Tribune
    Artichoke and Four Cheese Fondue
    and Walleye Wild Rice Cakes
    Duroc Pork Ribs
    Turtle Bread Pudding–Anne Jungen's Favorite Dessert

    Traditions
    Dick Record, Mid-West Family Broadcasting
    Irish Corned Beef Strudel with a Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
    Pork Tenderloin Roulade filled with Black Mission Figs
    and Gorgonzola Cheese topped with Apple Cider Glaze
    Chocolate Custard Bars–Dick Record's Favorite Dessert

Coffee provided by Grounded Specialty Coffee.