A great year of parties yet again. From Baby namings to Kiddushes and bar/bat mitzvahs to wedding showers, college graduations, fundraisers, weddings, wedding anniversaries, birthday parties, corporate holiday parties… we’ve been a busy bunch over here. Our clients like to entertain and that makes us very happy. As it’s been shown in studies, new social […]
Months of planning and finally July 14th arrived with it’s balmy 100 degree temps. At least there was no rain in the forecast. This would have “dampened” our plans to have cocktails and the dinner reception on two different parts of the farm. The brides vision was of a “classic” farm wedding. I started pinning […]
As I’m preparing for a busy spring catering season, I’m visualizing what my buffets, stations and tablesettings will look like. For many, this is overwhelming to think about and I get that. So, this post is all about giving you some visuals to reference when you’re planning your next party. It’s all about varying heights […]
This is a quick and wonderful hors d’oeuvres: 1/2 cup pine nuts- toasted & chopped and extras for garnish 8 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped and extras for garnish 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 c. parmesan 1/4 c. parsley, chopped 1/4 c. olive oil small handful basil Freshly Ground Pepper 1/4 lb. Brie, rind removed 1 […]
The great thing about a graduation party is that it is all about the individual who is being celebrated. Everything from their favorite foods, to their favorite colors, games, ice cream flavors are used to come up with a theme. Over the years I’ve probably catered a few hundred graduation parties and the one underlying […]
One of the most rewarding things about my business is the art of decorating our passing trays. Since the first days of our business we have taken great pride in the beauty of our presentation, whether it be a buffet, a drink tray or the subject of this post: the hors d’oeuvres passing tray. Our […]
A favorite in my home… Linguine with clams- serves 4-6 ¼ c. Olive oil Sliced garlic- 3 cloves Several shakes Red pepper flakes ½ T. Anchovy paste- comes in a tube ¼ c. chopped flat leaf parsley 1 cup white wine 3 lbs. littleneck clams in the shells – very important!!! 2 T. butter salt […]
Cheese and crudite are constant companions at many events. The challenge is making them look appetizing. Here are some tables we’ve done that set the bar for an equally visual and mouth-watering cheese or crudite station: [slideshow]
I’ve been making these light, low-calorie hors d’oeuvres forever. This is our original recipe and we still use the same one. Fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls For Spring Rolls: 1 pkg. Banh Trang rice paper wrappers 4 oz. bean threads 3/4 c. shredded carrot 1/2 cup shredded Napa cabbage or iceberg lettuce 1/2 cup chopped red […]
This tuna tartare recipe is addictive and a huge hit at our cocktail parties. I have to hide it from the staff it’s so good. Tuna Tartare 1 T. olive oil zest of 1/2 lime 3 T. lime juice 2 t. wasabi powder mixed with 2 Tbsp. of mayonnaise 1 T. honey 2 T. soy […]
