Congratulations Dr. Jackson!

We catered a cocktail celebration for a professor from Alliant University who was inducted into the Academy of History and Geography. Congratulations, Dr. Jackson!

On the menu:
Mediterranean Gougeres
Hot Cocktail Puffs with Feta Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes

Mini Chipotle Meatballs
Pork & Beef Meatballs in a Sweet/Hot Chipotle Glaze, served in an Asian Spoon

Spanikopita
Spinach and Feta Cheese Baked in Phyllo Pastry
served with Taziki - Cucumber Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Gai Satay
Coconut Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Thai Summer Rolls
Marinated Vegetables, Sesame Glass Noodles, Wrapped in Rice Paper and Served with a Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

Caprese Skewers
Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic-Marinated Grape Tomato and Fresh Basil

Assorted Crostini
Toasted Walnuts, Arugula Leaf and Gorgonzola Cheese
Black Olive Tapenade and Orange Zest
Roasted Red Pepper with Chevre Cheese

Mediterranean Appetizer Display

"It Gets Better Project" Cocktail Party

Last Thursday we catered a cocktail party for the "It Gets Better Project", helping LGBT youth get through their teenage years and go on to thrive. What a great party, fun guests and a worthy cause.
http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

On The Menu:

Baked Sharp Cheddar Cheese Olives
Classic Gruyère Gougères
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Mini Chipotle Albóndigas
Italian Basil Pinwheels
Gazpacho Shots
Thai Salad Rolls
Double Chocolate Mousse with White Chocolate Coconut Shavings

Memorial Service for Armando Montano

Tonight we catered the memorial service for Armando Montano, the 22 year old Associated Press intern who died over the weekend. Our heart and prayers are with his wonderful parents. Deepest condolences to them from the entire Spice crew.

Girlfriends Dinner Party

Saturday we catered a dinner party; a Finnish girls' night-in!

On the menu:
Endive Leaves filled with Gorgonzola Cheese, Toasted Nuts and Balsamic Drizzle

Bruschetta with Warm Mixed Olive Tapenade with Orange Essence

Greek Salad - Romaine Lettuce, Red Onion, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives in Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Grilled Garlic Shrimp served over Herbed Couscous

Roasted Balsamic Vegetables with Herbs

Assorted Breads & Focaccia with Whipped Butter

Rich Double Chocolate Torte, Served with Crème Anglaise and Fresh Berries

Associated Press Dinner Party

 Last week we catered a dinner party for the Associated Press. The grilled salmon was divine! On the menu:

Salad Course
Pacific NW Salad
Organic Greens, Toasted Nuts, Crisp Apple, Dried Cranberries, Chevre Cheese with a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Main Course
Grilled Salmon in White Wine & Caper Sauce
Wild Rice Pilaf
Roasted Asparagus with balsamic reduction and parmesan shavings
Assorted Artisianal Breads and Focassia with Whipped Butter

Dessert
Tart Individual Lemon Panna Cotta with Fresh Berry Coulis

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of June 25th

Our Personal Chef Menu for this week's delivery:

Keftedes - Greek Meatballs in Oregano Mint Tomato Sauce
Greek Salad - with Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Feta, Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes and Pepperoncini

Pescado a la Veracruzana - Capers, Tomatoes and Black Olives
Garden Basket Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Country Split Pea Soup with Ham
Cheesy Garlic Herb Bread

Beef Stroganoff over Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Zucchini with Toasted Almonds

Spanish Translations of Herbs, Spices and Flavorings

 

From our Culinary Spice article in The News newspaper - here is a list of the commonly used spices, herbs and flavorings with their names in Spanish:

Allspice / Pimienta Gorda

Anise / Anís

Basil / Albahaca

Bay Leaves / Laurel

Black pepper / Pimienta Negra

Capers / Alcaparra

Caraway / Alcaravea

Chamomile / Manzanilla

Chervil / Cerafolio
Chives / Cebolleta
Cinnamon / Canela
Cardamom / Cardamomo
Cloves / Clavo
Comfrey / Confrey
Coriander / Cilantro
Cumin / Comino
Dill / Eneldo
Fennel / Hinojo
Garlic / Ajo
Ginger / Jengibre
Marjoram / Mejorano
Mustard / Mostaza
Nutmeg / Nuez Moscada
Onion / Cebolla
Oregano / Orégano
Paprika / Pimentón
Parsley / Perejil
Peppermint / Menta
Poppyseed / Adormidera
Rosemary / Romero
Saffron / Azafrán
Sage / Salvia
Savory / Saturega
Sesame Seed / Ajonjolí
Spearmint / Yerba Buena
Tarragon / Estragón
Thyme / Tomillo
Tumeric / Cúrcuma
Vanilla / Vanilla
Wintermint / Axocopaque