Aviously Delicious Catering

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:56:00 +0000

Whew! It's been a busy couple of months but we are happy to be back on the blogging scene. Over the last several months we have undergone some wonderful changes. We are pleased to officially unveil our new and updated website. Please take a look and let us know what you think! Have a great weekend!

http://www.aviouslydelicious.com/

2011 Holiday Season Party Trends!

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:27:00 +0000

Hello Avi-ously Delicious Bloggers,

Now that we have bypassed Halloween, we have officially been thrusted into Holiday Season, 2011. We know that this time of year can be stressful, especially if you are planning one or several holiday celebrations. Stress no more...we are here to help you! One of our favorite things to do is to bring you, our followers and patrons, the newest and most up-to-date holiday party trends of the year.

First let's begin with a classic-The Holiday Cocktail. Holiday cocktails are a must at any holiday gathering (this can include non-alcoholic cocktails too!) and having one signature drink can be a fun way to bring your guests together. The holidays bring about a lot of color, so make sure your chosen beverage fits the bill. This year, pink, orange and red signature drinks will be on the rise. Our favorite pick this holiday season is a Berry Champagne Cocktail and it's super easy to make. All you need is champagne, cranberry juice, ruby red grapefruit infused vodka and some fresh cranberries for garnish. Whether it be Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas or New Years, this cocktail is tasty, easy and delicious!

Another wonderful way to celebrate the holidays is through decoration. We recently came across a simple, yet beautiful centerpiece idea in Good Housekeeping: The Fruity Candle. Your first step is to thinly slice citrus fruits (1/8 inch thick). Place a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet and lay out the pieces of thinly sliced fruit on the rack. Put the cookie sheet and rack in the oven on 250 degrees F for 2 hours or until the fruit is completely free of moisture. Using a glue gun, glue the pieces of fruit around the base of the candles, forming a band of fruit slices. You can add an additional touch by gluing dried cranberry clusters to the fruit slices. For the original article, please visit: Holiday Candle Decoration.

Next on our list, is the upgraded buffet table. Food is obviously the main attraction at holiday gatherings, but this year brings about a twist to the once boring buffet table. This year, hosts and hostess will be inviting their guests to partake in the interactive appetizer bar. This is a really fun way for your guests to interact with each other and to get to know each other. The idea is to set up all the ingredients and fixings for your favorite holiday appetizers and invite your guests to make their own. Some fun ideas include a Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Bar, Taco Bar and, of course, the ever famous
cookie-decorating bar.

The whole idea of these parties is to spend time with the important people in your life. Don't forget to enjoy yourself!!

New Blog!

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:36:00 +0000

Avi-ously Delicious's new blog is up and running just in time for the holidays! If you weren't connected with us through our blog before, now is the time! Aside from a brand new look, we will be bringing you lots of great holiday tips, recipes, articles and, of course, the newest trends in the catering/event-planning industries. Stay tuned!

New Product: Red Lentil Curry Soup!

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:16:00 +0000

Hey Bloggers,

We just wanted to introduce our newest product, Red Lentil Curry Soup!! Not only is soup amazingly delicious, it is extremely healthy as well. Health Magazine listed Lentil as one of the top 5 healthiest foods to eat. They are high in protein, dietary fiber, folate and vitamin B... all of which are key, when it comes to maintaining your health. Our Red Lentil Curry Soup is now being sold on Sundays and Thursday at the Marin County Farmers Market (8:00am-1:00pm). Come by for a taste! You wont be disappointed!

Recent Event Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:55:00 +0000

Hi Avi-ously Bloggers,

Posted below are some photos from one our most recent events. Enjoy!

Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentines Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:57:00 +0000

Happy Valentine;s Day! Our gift to you this year is a wonderful Red Velvet Cupcake recipe. Make it for the ones you love!

Ingredients

Cupcakes
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons red food coloring
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white vinegar

Frosting
3 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 ounces of either 62% dark chocolate or white chocolate
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa (for white chocolate, omit cocoa)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Cupcakes: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 standard 12-cup cupcake tins with baking papers and set aside. Mix the cocoa, food coloring and vanilla together in a small bowl and set aside. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl, using a mixer set on medium-high speed. Add the yolks and beat for 1 more minute. Add the cocoa mixture and beat to combine. Stir the buttermilk and salt together and add it in thirds, alternating with the flour mix. Mix the baking soda with the vinegar and blend into the batter. Fill each cupcake tin with 3 tablespoons batter, and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cupcake center tests clean-about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Release cakes and cool completely before frosting.

Frosting: Whisk milk, flour, and salt in a small saucepan over medium high heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble- 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Melt either dark chocolate or white chocolate. Set aside to cool. Beat butter, confectioner's sugar, and cocoa together until light and fluffy. Use immediately. Feel free to add any toppings you would like, such as fresh fruit, Hershey Kisses, Hot Tamales or slivered almonds.

Enjoy! Let us know how they turn out!

Marin County Farmers Market-Free Mint Iced Tea or Mint Lemonade This Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:43:00 +0000

PRODUCTS

Falafel Sandwich

Mediterranean Platter

Assorted Frittatas (Zucchini and Parmesan, Swiss Chard with Goat Cheese and Tomatoes, Spinach and Feta, Corn with Mozzarella and Asparagus, Green Chili with Artichoke, Sun-Dried Tomato with Zucchini)

Soups (Vegetable Barley, Vegetarian Lentil, Vegetarian Split and Butternut Squash)
* All soups are vegan, except for the Butternut Squash

Salads
Pomegranate Quinoa, Tabooleh Salad, Israeli Couscous with Dried Cranberries and English Cucumbers, Pistachio Faro Salad, Mediterranean Lentil, Garbanzo Bean

Spreads
Regular Hummus, Regular Fat-Free Hummus, Spicy Hummus, Spicy Fat-Free Hummus, Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, Baba Ganoosh ( made from Roasted EggPlants)

Other Products
Dolmas, Tehina Sauce, Pita Bread, Falafel Container

Desserts
Raspberry, Cinnamon and Walnut Rugelach
Raspberry, Chocolate and Cinnamon Rugelach

Beverages
Mint Iced Tea
Mint Lemonade

The Farmers Market is held on Sundays and Thursday from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael. We are located in the food vendor section, next to the chicken trailer and live music.

This Sunday, we will be giving away FREE Mint Iced Tea and Mint Lemonade with purchase of a falafel sandwich. Please mention this blog post upon sandwich purchase to receive your free (and very delicious) Mint Iced Tea or Mint Lemonade.
(One free beverage per sandwich)

See you on Sunday!!

Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Avi-ously Delicious would like to wish you and your families a very happy and healthy new year!

We know that a lot of you are getting ready for those NYE parties and would like to help you out with some tips!

Many parties on NYE seem to have one thing in common: Hors D'ouvres! We would like to share some of our favorite NYE appetizers with you. Enjoy!

Crispy Bruschetta with Fresh Tomato, Goat Cheese and Mint
12 1/2 thick slices of Italian or French Bread
3 TBS Olive Oil
1 large clove garlic, halved
6 medium sized tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 TSP lemon juice
3 TBS fresh mint, chopped
4 Oz. Soft Fresh Goat Cheese

Preheat oven to 325°F. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Brush olive oil over both sides of bread. Bake bread until golden, about 6 minutes per side. Remove toasts from oven. Rub cut sides of garlic over toasts.

Combine seeded plum tomatoes and fresh lemon juice in medium bowl. Season with generous amount of salt and pepper. Toss tomatoes to combine. (Toasts and tomatoes can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover separately and keep at room temperature.)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread goat cheese over toasts; arrange on baking sheet. Mound tomatoes on toasts, dividing equally. Bake until heated through, about 8 minutes. Transfer bruschetta to platter. Sprinkle with mint.

Yields 6 servings

For a healthier version of the recipe, you can leave off the goat cheese. It will still be delicious!!

For those of you who want more of a cooking challenge this new years eve , check out the recipe below:

Peppery Beef Kebabs with Braised Pearl Onions

60 small white pearl onions (1 pound)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1‚ pound (1/2-inch-thick) boneless sirloin steaks, trimmed of excess fat
20 (4-inch-long) rosemary branches, stripped of all but 1 1/2 inches of top leaves and bottoms cut diagonally to a point
40 (6-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water 1 hour

Blanch onions in a large pot of boiling water 1 minute and drain, then cool under cold running water. Trim root ends and peel. Cook onions in butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, 3 minutes (onions will not brown). Add salt and regular-grind pepper to taste and enough water to just cover onions and boil, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender but not falling apart, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl with a slotted spoon and if necessary boil juices until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Toss onions with juices.

Combine coarsely ground pepper, chopped rosemary, garlic, and salt, then rub into both sides of steak. Cut meat into 3/4-inch cubes.

Put 1 onion, then 1 steak cube (thread through unpeppered sides) on each rosemary branch or skewer to make 60 kebabs.

Preheat broiler.

Arrange some of kebabs in a row, a peppered side facing up, along 1 long side of oiled rack of a broiler pan so that leaf ends of rosemary branches and blunt ends of skewers point toward middle of pan. Cover exposed skewer or branch ends with a sheet of foil (don’t cover beef or onions). Arrange another row of kebabs over foil, covering exposed ends in same manner. Continue adding rows of kebabs and layers of foil until pan is full, making sure exposed ends of last row of branches or skewers are covered with foil. (To broil kebabs in batches, keep remaining kebabs on a tray, covered with plastic wrap and chilled.)

Broil kebabs 2 inches from heat until beef is seared on 1 side but still medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yields 60 servings

Less is More

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:23:00 +0000

Need some ideas for your next event? Let us help! If you are having some trouble picking a color scheme and centerpieces for your next event, here are some helpful tips:

1.) Ivory compliments any color perfectly. If you have already chosen the primary color for your event and are looking for something to compliment it, you can't go wrong with Ivory.

2.) If you want to add a little bit of flare, silver work wonders. Silver compliments a lot of colors, including turquoise, blue, lime, deep orange and burgundy (among others). Going with silver as the color of your disposables will certainly perk up your event.

3.) Centerpieces: A common myth about centerpieces is that they have to be large and intricate. You want your centerpieces to accent your chosen colors and not overwhelm your guests or get in the way of conversation (if you will be pacing them on guest tables)

4.) Have Fun! Many people choose to have their colors alternating between tables. For example: if your colors are Ivory and Blue, some tables could be covered by Ivory linens, some blue. Some people like to add uniqueness to their events by choosing 3 colors, such as Raspberry, Lime and Orange. The possibilities are endless!

Chanukah Wine Pairings

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:42:00 +0000

Looking for the best wines to serve at your holiday Chanukah dinner table? We've got some great suggestions for you. If you are starting off with latkes as an appetizer, we'd suggest a light, sparkling white wine such as a Pinot Grigio. Latkes can be rich and heavy, so pairing it with something light is the best way to go. Your main meal will likely consist of brisket or some other type of red meat. In this case, you should serve a Merlot or a Zinfandel. From our experience, a nice California Zin pairs wonderfully with brisket...you won't be disappointed. Cheers!

Cinnamon and Cloves Apple Sauce: A Chanukah Must-Have

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:35:00 +0000

Avi-ously Delicious would like to wish you and your families a very Happy Chanukah!

Chanukah is the festival of lights, celebrated every year in the month December, by lighting the menorah for 8 days and eating ridiculously good food. Tradition is very important during this holiday, especially when it comes to the cuisine. Typical foods eaten during this time of year include latkes (potato pancakes), which are served with sour cream and apple sauce, as well as soofganyiot, jelly doughnuts that are topped with powdered sugar. Below we have listed a fabulous homemade apple sauce recipe to go with your latkes or to simply eat on its own. Enjoy!

Need help this holiday season? We are here for you! Please call us at 415-892-7685 to place your holiday order!

Ingredients

6 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup white sugar

Directions

In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine apples, water, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in sugar, and simmer 5 more minutes.
This recipe yields four servings.Each serving has 195 calories and 0.3 grams of fat.

Here, There and Everywhere

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:13:00 +0000

Just Saying Hello!

noreply@blogger.com (Aviously Delicious) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:06:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

This is day one of our new blog and we are really excited to be here. Please look for future recipes, photos and updates about our products and services.

Talk to you all soon!

Avi-ously Delicious