New Boxed Lunches and Sandwich Line

We are always looking for new items to share with our clients.  We have created a new line of sandwiches and boxed lunches.  Please see the explanation and photos.

August Seasonal Surprises

Welcome to August.  While most people associate August with the end of Summer, it also brings an assortment of seasonal produce.

August brings us fruits like Avocados, Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Raspberries and Tomatoes.  We also get vegetables like Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Corn, Cucumbers, Green Onions and Spinach.  Herbs like Cilantro and Dill make their seasonal appearance as well.

Taking these seasonal items into consideration, here are few menu ideas for your next gathering.

• ·         Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Pita Chips – Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches and Raspberries lightly blended together with a little sugar.  Serve with Cinnamon Pita Chips on the side.
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•  ·         August Sangria – Start with a Moscato like Barefoot, then add the seasonal fruits, Sprite and Triple Sec.  Blend together and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
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• ·         Sweet Corn & Tomato Salsa – Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Green Pepper, Red Onions and Green Onions tossed with Lime Juice, Oil & Vinegar, and Black Pepper.  Served with Tortilla Chips. 
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• ·         Chunky Guacamole – Avocados, Lime Juice, Red Onion, Garlic and Cilantro blended together.  This is the basic version.  Want to spice it up?  Add chopped Jalapenos or Serrano Chilies.   Serve with Tortilla Chips, with a vegetable tray or as a topping to your burgers.
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• ·         Spinach Broccoli Salad with Cucumber Avocado Dressing – The salad consists of Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Water Chestnuts and Sunflower Seeds.  The dressing is a blend of Cucumber, Avocado, Green Onions, Garlic, Dill and Honey.  Top with Grilled Chicken for a complete meal in a bowl.

Want more information on ordering these items?  Email or call us for more details and pricing.

Baby Shower Ideas

I have done many baby showers from planning to catering.  My best piece of advice is to keep the mom-to-be involved.  I do not mean she needs to plan the shower herself by any means.  Her comfort level with foods and games.  I have found that not all moms want the traditional shower games.  When picking the theme for the event, the gender of the child is not the only factor.  Think about the parents as well and what they like.  Don't forget to think about the season/time of year.

Here are some possible themes from Martha Stewart (more detail available at Martha Stewart Baby Shower Themes):

 1.  Bookish

 2.  Alphabet

 3.  Flower Power

 4.  Modern/Non-Traditional 

 5.  Polka Dot 

 6.  Spa Shower

 7.  All-in-White

 8.  Tea Party

 9.  Daisy Baby Shower

10. French Countryside

11. Brunch 

Below are menus we did for recent baby showers with some pictures of the events. 

Garden Tea Party:

Deli Sliders

Vegetable Tray

Mini Quiche

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Pasta Salad on a Stick

Assorted Flatbread Pizzas

Fruit Skewers with Greek Yogurt Dip

Strawberry Cucumber Water

Raspberry 7-Up Punch

Red Grapefruit Mimosas

Alice in Wonderland:

Crudite Shooters – Small

Bourbon Meatballs

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Pulled Port Sliders

Tortellini Pasta Salad

Deli Pinwheels

 

Baby Its Cold Outside

Hot Chocolate Bar

Soup Bar with Chili & Chicken Noodle

Mini Quiche

Pigs in a Blanket with dips

Pink & Blue Velvet Cupcakes

 

Informal Tea:

Tortellini Pasta Salad

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Crudite Shooters – Large

Cheese Tray

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

Mini Quiche

Tomato Basil Bruschetta Tray