Tired of Sandwiches? Our Mouth-Watering Hot Food Catering May Be Just What You Need Multitasking in the office — taking phone calls, answering emails, drafting a new mission statement, attending meetings, etc, etc — isn’t new. Employers, supervisors and team leaders are almost always occupied with a myriad of tasks and so are their coworkers […]
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The History of the Sandwich: Simple, but Complicated
Did you know Americans consume somwhere around 300 million sandwiches daily? That’s somewhere along the lines of one sandwich a day per person! Since we’re always on the go, sandwiches make for an easy go to, offering portability (can be eaten without a plate if needed) and versatility (can be filled with meat, jam, chopped […]
Deli Platters: Catering to the Hungry Masses
We eat with our eyes. A trite and tired phrase, but compellingly true. When it comes to food, nothing beats effective presentation. As an example, let’s say you enter a reception room that has two serving tables. One is set with small platters displaying petite finger sandwiches of cucumber, mayonnaise and watercress, with a few […]
Cheese: An Ancient Food That Continues to Evolve
A Brief History About Cheese This dietary staple is so ancient; no one really knows who actually invented it. We do suspect it goes back as far as 5500 BCE. It could have started in the Middle East, Europe or central Asia but it seems to have been manufactured and consumed in the European continent […]
Back to School Lunches: A New Adventure Each Fall
[su_dropcap]B[/su_dropcap]ack in the 90s, Staples, the office supply store, released one of the best TV commercials for the Back to School shopping season. In the commercial, Dad is dancing joyously through the store to the Christmas song, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, while his morose children follow behind, frowning glumly as he […]
Bumping up the Flavor in Turkey Burgers
[custom_frame_right shadow=”on”][/custom_frame_right] Turkey, while being a lighter alternative than the preferred 80/20 ground beef combination, does, unfortunately, lack flavor. Turkey, like tofu, needs to have essence and zest infused in order for it to be tasty. Here’s how: Brush raw turkey patties on both sides with garlic-flavored olive oil and Worcestshire sauce. Season with kosher […]
A Sun-Kissed Summer Cocktail – The Leilani Cocktail
[custom_frame_right shadow=”on”][/custom_frame_right] The current warm, balmy season turns our attention to light, colorful foods and pretty, refreshing drinks. The summer cocktail is no exception. The good news is that you don’t have to be a mixologist to master this art. Rum, that ancient cultural icon of the world’s islands and seafaring navies, is a natural […]
Marinades for Super Summer Grilling: Anything Goes!
[custom_frame_right shadow=”on”][/custom_frame_right] Baking is a precise method; an exercise in chemistry and physics. So, to some extent, is expert grilling. Cooking, however, extends more leeway. You can toss in this or that and probably be okay, most of the time. There is one culinary practice, however, that still remains like the Wild, Wild West: the […]
A Knish-Sized Short History of the Delicatessen
[custom_frame_right shadow=”on”][/custom_frame_right] “A pastrami sandwich is what’s bad and good about food. It’s the sacred and the profane.” –Chef Mario Batali Mario knows of what he speaks. The most popular Delicatessen are noisy, busy, crowded: a place that attracts customers with its enormous menu, plethora of aromas and atmosphere of energy. This dynamic encourages the flow […]
Breakfast Catering… Delivered to Your Office Door!
Sometimes Mom got it right… When she told you “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” she was onto something.Simply put, breakfast, whether you wolf it down at 6am at home or at 10am on the morning break, is that critical component that jumpstarts your day. Breakfast provides balance in your food intake, […]