Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours! 2011-11-13

This time of year always makes me stop and think about all I have to be thankful for.  Too many times, we take for granted what we are blessed to have.  The little things in life that mean so much go by un-noticed.  I am so thankful for my family, my friends, my job, where I live, the advantages of living and working in the United States.  God has blessed me in so many ways.  Unfortunately, these are things I don’t stop and take the time to appreciate.

We live is such a beautiful place, there is no where like Southern California.  It has so much to offer, great weather, good food, Ocean, a bountiful lifestyle.  Those are just the tip of the iceberg.  There are so many positives about living here that I can’t begin to mention them all.  Think to yourself about how good we have it and be thankful.  So so thankful.

Each and every day, take time out of your busy life to be thankful for what you have been blessed with.  Take a few minutes to reflect on your blessings.  Too many of us look at life from the wrong perspective.  The glass is half full, not have empty.  You are blessed, appreciate what you have.  Express your thankfulness to your family and friends.  Tell them how much you appreciate them.  Tell the mailman, thanks for delivering your mail.  The trash man for picking up your trash.  These are the little things in life that need to be acknowledge.  Be nice to someone, tell them they did a great job.  It will make them feel better and it will make you feel better also.

Try this exercise in relaxation and reflection.  Spoil yourself in preparation of the upcoming crazy busy Holiday season.  Sit down and reflect, soak in a warm tub, take an afternoon nap.  Do something for yourself, so you’ll feel better and you can express how thankful you are for life and what others so for you.

Life is a blessing!  Take time to appreciate what you have and who you are.  Really think about how good you have it.  It may seem like there are trials and tribulations to endure but you will get through them and come out a better person.  Think positive.  Can you imagine how much nicer the world would be if everyone reflected on what they have not what they need?  It would be a beautiful sight for sure.

It all can start with you.  Smile at a stranger, say hello to someone you don’t know.  Make a gesture to a stranger that puts a smile on their face.  One smile leads to another.  Make a promise today to brighten our world.  Smile and make the world smile around you.

Happy Thanksgicing!  I know I am thankful for you!  I appreciate everything I have.  I work hard but life has been a blessing for me.  I hope more will see life the way I am seeing now.  Love to you and yours!

Happy Fall to one and all! 2011-10-25

Happy Fall!  Gourmet Caterers, a full service, Orange County caterer,   would like to help you and yours to celebrate fall this year.  We have a special Corporate Holiday menu we would love to share with you.  Our staff gets excited thinking about the food and fun that the holidays bring to every event.

I visited an event at our sister company, Kosher Gourmet LA at Sinai Temple, on Saturday to experience an event.  It was beautiful.  I am proud to say Congratulations to Ruth & Nina for the success they are making of their new venture.

Our Facebook page shows pictures of many of our events.  I’d like to invite you to follow us on Facebook.  Experience our events by looking at pictures of what we’ve done in the past.  Of course pictures never quite express the beauty and wonder of the actual events.

When you think of catering, remember Gourmet Caterers, we want to be a part of your next event.

Warm Weather Inspires Me to Turn on the Grill 2011-07-26

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/chipotle-orange-grilled-chicken-recipe-2029

While browsing the net the other day, I ran across this recipe for a wonderful Chipolte Grilled Chicken.  It sounds great and makes my mouth water.  Its hot outside and now is the time for a Barbeque.

Orange County Catering by Gourmet Caterers can provide you with the grilling ideas you are looking for.  Give us a call

Win a Coffee Break for your Office! 2011-04-07

Win A Coffee Break for Your Office!

 Everyone in your office works hard. Administrative Professionals’ Day is April 27, and we want to help you show your staff how much you appreciate them. We’re giving away a coffee break to one lucky office!

You’ll get bagels & muffins and coffee for up to 20 people, delivered to your office on the morning of April 27!

How do you win?

Just ‘like’ us!

We’ll be drawing one lucky winner out of our list of Facebook fans on April 26. That person will win a coffee break for his/her office the next day, to celebrate Administrative Professionals’ Day.

To be in the drawing, simply follow this link and click the ‘like’ button at the top of the page.

http://www.facebook.com/GourmetCaterers

Already a fan? Then you’re already entered!

Remember, the more of your co-workers that enter, the more chance we’re coming to YOUR office!

Thanks for your support – and good luck!

Administrative Professional’s Day Special 2011-04-12

It’s that time of year again.  Time to thank the person that is always there for you at work.  They can almost finish your sentences because they know you so well.  Gourmet Caterers wants to make it easy for you to thank all of the administrative employees at your company.  We have put together a menu for you to choose  the way you want to honor your admins.  Please see link below:

Administrative Professional’s Day Menu Special

I think sometimes being an admin is a thankless job.  They feel unappreciated and you need to show them some love.  Just a little encouragement from a boss can make an employees day, week or even year.  Human beings are quick to judge and let others know when something is wrong nut we too often forget to say thank you and you are doing a good job.  So why don’t you join in with the rest of the country and salute your assistant on their special day.

Call Gourmet Caterers to set up your event today before it is too late!

Recipe of the week-

Banana Bread

 Preheat Oven to 350° Grease & flour a bread pan or use cupcake pans with paper liners.

Ingredients-

1 cup  Sugar   

½ cup     Butter

2              Eggs

3              Mashed bananas

Pinch       Salt

1 tsp       Baking Soda

½ tsp      Baking Powder

1¾ cup   Flour

½ cup     Chopped Walnuts

Directions

1. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda
2. Cream together butter, sugar & eggs   
3. Add mashed bananas
4. Mix in sifted ingredients
5. Pour into pan

Bake in oven for 50 -60 min or until toothpick comes out clean.  If making cupcakes bake for 20 – 22 minutes.

Do you have a favorite recipe to share? Send it to nancy@gourmetcaterers.net and we’ll feature it on our blog. Have you made one of our suggested recipes? Let us know what you thought!