Paradise Catering Partners with Cima Collina To Throw a Tail Wagging Fundraiser

Paradise Catering Partners With Cima Collina To Throw a Tail Wagging Fundraiser For Animal Friends Rescue Project

Bring Your Two Legged and Four Legged Friends and Help Support a Great Cause!

For the last quarter century Paradise Catering has created memorable culinary experiences using the finest fresh ingredients available. Co-owners Jon Kasky and Nancy Rohan set a high standard in the catering world, growing most of the produce they use on their 1-acre farm in Carmel Valley Village, California.

Co-owners Jon Kasky and Nancy Rohan announced today that they are partnering with Cima Collina Tasting Room in Carmel Valley to throw a fundraiser for Animal Friends Rescue Project.
The Details:

· Date: Sunday, March 24, 2013

· Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

· The Location: Cima Collina Tasting Room 19 E. Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley California

· Enjoy! Small bites from Paradise Catering

· Sip! Tastes of wine from Cima Collina. Cima Collina produces artisan wines from small Monterey vineyards. The idea of an “artisan wine” is the partnership with growers who meticulously cultivate vineyards, the insistence on using only carefully chosen fruit, and the creation of wine on a barrel-by-barrel basis.

· Support! AFRP is dedicated to finding good, permanent homes for stray, abandoned, injured and abused cats and dog from our local shelters. AFRP relies on support from the community to rescue and adopt out over 1,500 homeless cats and dogs each year. Since 1998, they have placed over 18,000 cats and dogs into loving new homes. AFRP also operates the Lifelink Transport program which has transported over 7,000 dogs to safety with other rescues throughout California since 2007. AFRP is the safety net for the animals most at risk in our local shelters.

· Cost: $25 per person and includes small bites and wine tasting.

· RSVP Required: (831) 333-0722 or https://www.animalfriendsrescue.org.

· Four legged attendees welcome. No charge for four legged attendees. Complimentary dog biscuits for attendees.

Background on Paradise Catering:

"We aren't organic because of a trend; it is our nature," Nancy said. "When we can't use our own produce, we support local farmers, always selecting based on season, using vegetables when they are at their best. We have been preparing food in this manner for 25 years. Our clients love it and we love seeing them happy. "

Knowing the value of good food and its importance to any event is just the beginning. Jon and Nancy have been working together for more than 22 of Paradise Catering's 25 years in business. They support local ingredients, and they also create menus for their clients based on inspiration from their travels.

On their farm in Carmel Valley, Jon and Nancy embrace the seasons and grow unusual and heirloom vegetables, including:
- Tomatoes, squash, peppers and beans (from seeds purchased in their travels)
- Various lettuces grown to color
- Herbs including Absynthe
- Greens and garnishes ettavers to decorate their presentations

- 10 Zinfandel vines, to make their own wine

- 10 varieties of citrus trees (have you ever seen a Buddha's hand?)

Their farm also houses a few fanciful touches, including unusual succulents (Monsters and Crests), giant Staghorn ferns, the infamous "Pink Apples" recovered from Earthbound Farm in Monterey, California, working greenhouses, and an adult tree house.

Jon and Nancy love to buy rare seeds wherever they travel, growing them in their greenhouses to bring rare specialties to their clients. For example, Jon found Orchidea Cicoria (orchid-colored radicchio) during a trip to Umbria, Italy, in 2009. Also, heirloom tomatoes are an ongoing passion: They always participated in the Carmel TomatoFest and love to seek out unusual tomatoes not found in markets. This years, "Indigo Rose" has blue foliage!

The kitchen at Paradise Catering generates a lot of compost, which it uses to enhance the farm's soil. "If you think about it, that's a huge plus. It means that we peel and process tons of vegetables and fruits," said Jon. "We believe this says loads about our focus on serving fresh, unprocessed foods, as well as our commitment to minimizing our footprint."

Over the span of their careers, Jon and Nancy have cooked intimate dinners for two or at large festivals for 2,000 people. "At Paradise Catering we know the value of good food and its importance in your event," said Nancy. "We can cater your event in any type of venue, from indoor to outdoor; and in any style, from plated to buffet to family style."

At Paradise Catering, there are no set menus. Instead, Jon and Nancy meet personally with each client to plan a unique menu for any event.