Story On
How?, Why?, Where? What? Art?
What an amazing day was this last May 19th. Not only did we got to express our love for the culinary arts, but we also got to share it... and not only share the flavor, but also the story that went behind the passion, and creations of some of our dishes.
We are a Society of Storytellers
How?, Why?, Where?, What?, Art?
What an amazing day was this last May 19th. Not only did we got to express our love for the culinary arts, but we also got to share it... and not only share the flavor, but also the story that went behind the passion, and creations of some of our dishes.
A few months ago a young fellow called Seth Silvers approached to us and asked us if we wanted to be part of this great event. The name? Story On. This great name captivated our interests and once we heard the whole enchilada, we were on for the challenge. Juli and I needed to convert a room into a culinary story. From the food to the words and the atmosphere.
Obviously there was nothing really hard to think about it. Juli & I have Mexico embedded in our life, we have absorbed the love and passion that they share with the world, and we wanted to do the same. So we decided we were going to create a crazy Mexican party!!, with tacos and margaritas for menu. We had envisioned to transform the entire room into a colorful-crazy-shocking kind of exaggerated Mexican street.
What happened? Well what better way to tell the story than thru the eyes of our amazing friend and photographer John Robson... and here is what he captured as the night happened and the food and smiles filled that gorgeous room at The Articulate in our beloved city of Fort Collins.
Take in consideration that we were just one of the stories of the night. Other artists exposed their story as well.
Thanks to our Awesome Staff!! You all rocked it!! =D
Enjoy The Amazing Journey Thru
The Eyes Of John Robson
Thank you for every minute you spent with us. We cherish it.
Mishawaka Wedding Catering
Check out how We Catered a Wedding at the Mishawaka amphitheater. Nothing like saying I love you for the rest of my life under the blue sky, next to a river and in front of all of the most important people in your life. =D
It is an Honor to Help Make Dreams Come True.
Catering a Wedding
There is something very special when you become part of someones dream. In our case we are all about food, all about making that aspect of a wedding ceremony as special as we see it is.
In our new venture around weddings we have realize that food has become something not that important, something like a must do to keep guests happy... obviously this has been our perception so far in Colorado. Well I have to say that in our minds and hearts we are here to help change the faith of food. We want to rescue this lost art and make it again an elemental experience of a wedding.
Catering at the Mish
Thanks to Taylor Strope, owner of Mountainside Events who contacted us to to help out with this incredible opportunity. The entire development of this wedding was something new to us, and that is what we look forward every time we venture into a new food adventure.
The wedding was a success, 120 guests has their tastebuds completely satisfied and smiles where everywhere!! it was a beautiful day and one that it will go for the memories of many for a long long time.
Thank you all for a great opportunity.
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Get Up And Get Out II - at Happy Heart Farm
How amazing it is to see an idea grow into a tangible reality. It all started six months ago when we gave ourselves a book from one of our favorite Chefs, Francis Mallmann. The poetry of his books, our love of outdoors, good food, healthy environments, community gatherings, music, friends and arts, are some of the ingredients we wanted to combine for our next adventure.
Get Up And Get Out; A Magic Moment.
Dear Get Up And Get Out Epicureans,
How amazing it is to see an idea grow into a tangible reality. It all started six months ago when we gave ourselves a book from one of our favorite Chefs, Francis Mallmann. The poetry of his books, our love of outdoors, good food, healthy environments, community gatherings, music, friends and arts, are some of the ingredients we wanted to combine for our next adventure. That night, like a broken spring bounced the idea of Get Up And Get Out. Not long ago, this amazing moment turned into a reality at Happy Heart Farms. I have to say that in order for magic to happen, one needs to THINK of something you really want, then to FEEL it, and finally to ACT upon it. We can all make our dreams come true, and that is exactly what happened on June 17th. We remember telling our idea not once or twice, but about many times to many different friends before it was taken as a reality, we needed to feel it, and once we did we hold to that emotion…but even then the concept was a little hard to express. It is something you feel in your heart, and you follow it by every small decision you make, just let your heart free, and he will guide you…
The Crew gets together…
We decided to get a bunch of artists together and let our hearts express, and play with our ideas, and just combine our individual way we understand love. This incredible team came together… We recruit and partner with Taylor Walker Strope who just launched her amazing Event Planner Company “Mountainside Events” which I am sure you have already heard about it. Together we grab our idea and kept looking for more artists. Chris A. McShay & Tom, jumped into the train to take care of the musical ambiance, which by the way, we where amazed by their incredible talents, and magnificent personalities. We needed some charismatic people that could help be the flow of the night, and for this we thought of two beautiful girls we have had the pleasure to play along their side, so we recruit Makenzie Matz, and Estée Laturnus. What amazing and fabulous souls, always smiling, understanding the moments, and giving the occasional so-needed-hugs to keep things flowing. I am the son of a photographer and love them, but I knew that I was not going to be able to take any so we decided to invite a photographer, and who better than someone we had just met. Her name is Marialena Fronczak owner of The Enchanted Journey!! What incredible pictures!! One amazing surprise was my college best friends and a life chosen brother John E. Hunt, that decided to surprise us by flying from New York to be part of this magical moment. He is a Travel Writer and Filmmaker who launched his company Wandrlustr and is working for the MLB at this time. He also helped us put together our first crazy adventure “Share The Love Tour” and is a Sous Chef as well, so foodie by nature. We wanted to pair our food with wine, and we where looking for someone local, which we strongly believe in supporting locals… Taylor found Ten Bears Winery, who made this part happen, they have their incredible location in Laporte. We needed a place to make this magical moment happen and Happy Heart Farm came across as life was just sending us into that direction, as when we where asking about it, a few great friends point us there. Thank you Dennis and Bailey Stenson, who are the founders of this amazing local farm, and Chloe and the entire Farm Crew for giving so much love to your plants.
Finding epicureans to enjoy…
Our next step was to gather epicureans who wanted to explore this moment we wanted to create… and we did. We had 36 amazing souls who wondered into the unknown. To all of you, we hope this moment was everything you hope and expect for, and we say, thank you for believing in us. We hope we can see you, and many who could not come to this event in our next one.
“Someone told me some time back, that you need to follow your heart, and for Juli & I that is exactly what our life is all about. So as we keep growing roots in this amazing location of the world, life keep crossing our paths with incredible souls, and for this we are forever thankful.”
Juli y Juan
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Thanks to The Enchanted Journey for this amazing pictures!
A Mother Like No Other!! Mothers Day Event
In my experience there is something amazing about families that hold together; a great mother. This day we had the opportunity to experience once again, the love of a family for their mother, and it makes me want to throw everything and go take a plane and hug my own mom.
The Love for a Mother is Like No Other!!
“Happy Mothers Day!!”
In my experience there is something amazing about families that hold together; a great mother. This day we had the opportunity to experience once again, the love of a family for their mother, and it makes me want to throw everything and go take a plane and hug my own mom. The Lanoha family has that special ingredient that makes it so special, that special ingredient that balances so many souls together and actually share a moment and create amazing experiences. I am talking about a family that when they get together they round about 30, and I am sure that this is not counting the ones that cant make it for that day. For Juli & I, coming from big families we understand the joy and great atmosphere that this means. Marcia, you deserve every minute of everyone that was present in this great mothers day. You deserve it, for being someone to admire, to look up to, to be there with. Obviously Dave you keep her happy and for that we wont leave you out!! hahah You two are admirable.
I could keep writing but I am already missing my mom, to much and my eyes are all watery and I need to stop, and just be thankful for this great opportunity, for inviting us to cook and be part of this great memories!! We love you and hope that together we can continue to make more memorable stories in life.
This is Juli y Juan practically crying of joy as we say… We miss you Mamá!!! Until the next event, we hope you all enjoy this fabulous life with the people you love.
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What an Awesome Moment!!
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities (CFPD) Catering Denver
There are always new challenges in life, and they all differ from time to time. This past month we had an amazing great opportunity in our little Juli y Juan Company. Thru an amazing great friend that we have met in the Riviera Maya we got contacted with a true company. Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities or better known as CFPD, is an organization in Denver that seeks to enhance the independence and quality of life for people who are elderly or disabled and their families. How cool is that!!! They are into doing good!! into making a difference in our beloved Colorado and we are all into jumping all over those amazing and great opportunities.
Catering Denver & Bringing Smiles to Those who Need It!!
CFPD Catering Denver – A Great New Journey!!
There are always new challenges in life, and they all differ from time to time. This past month we had an amazing great opportunity in our little Juli y Juan Company. Thru an amazing great friend that we have met in the Riviera Maya we got contacted with a true company. Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities or better known as CFPD, is an organization in Denver that seeks to enhance the independence and quality of life for people who are elderly or disabled and their families. How cool is that!!! They are into doing good!! into making a difference in our beloved Colorado and we are all into jumping all over those amazing and great opportunities.
So here we are facing new obstacles, new boundaries, new challenges. We had to hire the best crew ever to make this 175 people event work out! In our crew we had Taylor Strope Walker, Makenzie Matz, Estée, Juli & I. I decided to buy some walkie talkies and geared everyone up into one awesome team all tied up in great communication. Obviously it did not lasted long when we were all laughing and making jokes over the radios and just having a blast while we “Work” if you can call it that. Team, you guys ROCK that night and we could have never done it without you!! Can’t wait for the next event to call you and have a blast again.
We had the opportunity to meet all the CFPD team, which they are quite a few. But everyone had an amazing smile that day, and the new offices look amazing. If you have never heard about CFPD, I recommend you click on any of the links I am leaving in this blog, and honestly just indulge into what they are doing… you will not regret the time you will give them. Special thanks to Megan Brand the Executive Directorfor such an amazing job and an incredible opportunity!! We hope that everything came as you had expected!!
Well one more time here we are Juli y Juan sharing our passion and love for the Culinary Arts, so if you are out there and are looking to have some fun CALL US!!! We would love to try and help make it better!! =D
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