Welcome to the new “Hat City!” ✨😎 @Chef.GetEm #HatCityKitchen #OrangeNJ #ChefRob #BGKEats #
Making my guys at Station 2 Cream Cheese Sausage Stuffed Pasta Shells with a Seasoned Basil Alfredo Sauce! Caesar Salad and Texas Cheese Toast for the sides! #italianroots #chefrob #eatinggood
From ocean to jungle. All the things happening here! #beachesanddreams #parrotcovechefrob #chefrob
Join Chef Rob today at 3 PM for a virtual Quick Bite! Learn tips and tricks from a seasoned professional. This week's menu item is... Garlic Shrimp and Corn with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta! Access via the Library website. #monmouthcountylibrary #moncolibrary #virtuallearning #cookalong #ChefRob #garlicshrimp #cherrytomatoes #feta #cookingtips #cookingprogram #Shrimpandcorn
🔥 Mosvar Evloev SuperFractor 1/1 🔥 A beaut pulled by @wildzone_cards @evloev_winn @movsar_evloev_94 @ufc @topps #superfractor #topps #mosvar #evloev #ufc #collector #collection #cards #sportscards #mma #1/1 #1of1 #ChefRob #undefeated
Our Fiesta in the Yard graze amazing to spice up your next event #funfood #grazingtable #fiesta #taco #empanadas #caterer #chefrob #northjerseybestcaterer
Join Chef Rob today at 3 PM for a virtual Quick Bite! Learn tips and tricks from a seasoned professional. This week's menu item is... Bang Bang Chicken Lettuce Wraps! Access the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1biZwn5kP0 #virtuallearning #moncolibrary #monmouthcountylibrary #ChefRob #cookingtips #cookalong #chickenlettucewraps #lettucewrap #libraryprograms #quickbite
Join Chef Rob today at 3:00 PM for a virtual Quick Bite! This week's menu item is... Spring Lemon Pound Cake Loaf with a Tart and Sweet Lemon Glaze! #moncolibrary #monmouthcountylibrary #virtuallearning #cookingtips #cookalong #recipes #springcake #lemonpoundcake #lemonglaze #ChefRob
The best instructors this side of the Mississippi #ChefBaker #ChefRob
Join Chef Rob for a virtual Quick Bite! This week's menu item is... Irish Soda Bread Muffins! #monmouthcountylibrary #moncolibrary #virtuallearning #cookingtips #recipes #cookalong #ChefRob #irishsodabread #muffins
Cookie Croissants sweet swirl and I will be voting for #Lemon and #ChocolateHazelnut #redvelvet #Matcha #pistachio #coconut #chocolate ... #LePainQuotidien #ChefRob
Take pride in every step even the small things! #privatechef #orlando #chefrob!!! #pride #instagood #freshfromflorida
I am constantly working to be better. Do better think better. Private chef work #orlando #privatechef #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #chefrob!!!
Join Chef Rob today at 3:00 PM for a virtual Quick Bite! This week's menu item is... Winter Braised Pot Roast with Herbs and Vegetables! #monmouthcountylibrary #moncolibrary #virtuallearning #cookalong #cookingtips #ChefRob #potroast #herbsandvegetables #winterbraised
Chef Rob delighted Ms. Heard, Ms. Bobbitt, and Ms. Fenner’s class with a touch of sweet magic! Together, they created delicious homemade vanilla ice cream, filling the classroom with the joyful sounds of shaking ice and satisfied taste buds. #ChefRob #homemadeicecream #classroomfun #community #ecalovelearnlead
Chef Rob enrobing his cakes with his homemade chocolate ganache. #chefrob #warmblessings
Join Chef Rob today at 3:00 PM for a virtual Quick Bite! This week's menu item is...General Tso's Meatballs ! #monmouthcountylibrary #moncolibrary #virtuallearning #cookalong #cookingtips #ChefRob #generaltsosmeatballs #meatballrecipe #meatballrecipes
Ontdek de culinaire magie van Chef Rob bij Rink Clubhouse! 🌟 Aanschouw hoe hij met passie en expertise de heerlijkste gerechten op tafel tovert. Kom langs voor een onvergetelijke lunch of diner en proef de creativiteit. #ChefRob #CulinairKunstenaar #RinkClubhouse
Black History Month❤️About this night Dakaro #ChefRob #blackentrepreneurs #blackexcellence✊🏾 #artworksaysitall
Good habits are just as infectious. If you spend time around hardworking people soon enough, you’d pick up a thing or two. #truecooks #rockstarchefs #SRAM #taskforcehefs #travelingchef #personalchef #kingdomchefs #chefepreneur #Chefrob
#sundaybrunch #brunch #paris #gamebetta #yummy #foodcoma #homemade #chefrob
Join Chef Rob today at 3:00 PM for a virtual Quick Bite! This week's menu item is... Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza! #monmouthcountylibrary #moncolibrary #virtuallearning #cookalong #cookingtips #ChefRob #chocolatechipcookiepizza
Food makes life easier. It's a place of escape, a place of expression, a place of compassion... These are from a place of farewell wishes with friends (who snapped the photos ) as we each enter new and adventurous seasons. I pray you all God's wisdom and #Godspeed. -Tostones trio with avocado, pico and a beef slider. -Rum glazed barbecue chicken with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, roasted carrot puree and sauteed veggies. -Caramel apple vol-au-vent with cookies and cream ice cream, dousted with cinnamon sugar. Looking forward to sharing some more with ya. Much love ✌️ . . . #robertflours #chefrob
Well, we are officially no longer restaurant owners! It’s been a crazy ride and we are so grateful for our amazing community, friends, and fam that stuck with us. We have been through it all over the past 4 years. It’s definitely bittersweet. 💚😭🙌 #peaceout #garlicandspicekitchen #chefrob #byebye #supportsmallbusiness #local #grateful
Tonight's flavor journey awaits at That Place Italian Restaurant! 🍝 Join Rob and his incredible team as they craft culinary magic. 🌟 Indulge in an Italian feast that promises to tantalize your taste buds. 🇮🇹 Reserve your seat now for an unforgettable evening! 🍷 #ItalianFeast #ChefRob #CulinaryMagic #ReserveNow
Join Chef Rob at 3:00 PM for a virtual Quick Bite! This week's menu item is... Sausage, Peppers, and Onions in a Crusty Bread Bowl Access the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8BrRRGjAv8&feature=youtu.be #monmouthcountylibrary #moncolibrary #virtuallearning #ChefRob #quickbite #sausagepeppersandonions #breadbowl #cookalong #cookingtips
Join Chef Rob at today at 3:00 PM for a virtual Quick Bite! This week's menu item is... Asiago Cheese Bread Access the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMUpQ4zRn_8 #monmouthcountylibrary #moncolibrary #virtuallearning #ChefRob #cheeseybread #asiagocheesebread #cookalong #cookingtips
Join Chef Rob for a virtual Quick Bite! This week's menu item is... Russet Potato Leek Soup! Access the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK-cfESQqP4 or on the Monmouth County Library website. #monmouthcountylibrary #moncolibrary #virtuallearning #cookingtips #easycooking #cookalong #ChefRob
🤗 As we kick off a brand new year, we welcome back Chef Rob Nesbitt from FRATE Street Food for the whole month of January, with his incredibly delicious, revolving menu! Check out Chef’s new GLH Beer-Battered Mushroom Caps with his popular Dill Cream Sauce! Wowsers! 🤤😍😋 Join us this weekend as we resume our regular hours of Fri 3-9, Sat 12-8, Sun 12-5. Stay tuned as we announce the next seasonal beer return! (Shhhhhh…. think, cranberries! 🤫🤫😉) PS: 🔥 The bonfire pits are ready & waiting for the perfect conditions to be lit! If wind is low & skies are clear, we will light them any day of the weekend! 🔥🍻 #fratestreetfood #chefrob #grilledcheese #burger #taco #mushrooms #wontons #january #glheritage #amherstburg #newbeer #bonfires #craftbeer #beer
First dinner of the new year: Kensington Club steak, Japanese soy garlic and ginger broccoli, garlic buttery sautéed green beans. #foodpron #StartItUp #Steak #DoItRight #ChefRob #Delicious
We love having our sweet friends stop by for their last meal at GSK! 🥰😭☺️ #garlicandspicekitchen #chefrob #friends #grateful #local #supportsmallbusiness #castlerock #grateful
This is a hard post to share, which is probably why it took us so dang long. This weekend will be our last day operating Garlic & Spice. While many of you have become regular, familiar faces and we’ve enjoyed becoming a “favorite” spot here in our amazing town, we were not given the option to renew our lease for next year. We are so grateful for the unconditional support and love you’ve shown us and our family over the years. The fact that we started on Friday the 13th, three days before the FIRST COVID lock down, and made it through everything after, is a miracle. Rob has worked long days, countless hours, missed many family events, dinners, and the girls just kept growing. But he did it do so that I could be home with our girls, which I’m forever grateful for. We both realize it’s time for him to step back and enjoy life more, so maybe this is a blessing and it’s all working out just how it’s supposed to. We are also so grateful for our staff who has stood by us through this journey and stepped up when we needed them to fill in. The restaurant business is not easy, but it was better with them! A special thanks to Travis French (Facebook.com/Travis.The.French) for helping us literally build the kitchen and run it. He has been a rock and backbone. We will still be here in Castle Rock, we will still be operating out food truck @hottierobsmobileeats AND we will still be offering catering! So please stay tuned and give us a follow if you haven’t already. And again, we appreciate you all so so very much. We couldn’t have done it without you.♥️ Please come by and see us for a final goodbye this week! @garlicandspicekitchen #chefrob #bittersweet #castlerock #castlerockcolorado #local #supportsmallbusiness #grateful #peaceout
National Eggnog Day - December 24, 2023 Also known as egg milk punch, eggnog is a popular drink throughout the United States during the holidays. #NationalEggnogDay The sweetened dairy-based beverage is traditionally made with milk and cream, sugar, whipped eggs, and spices. When served at parties and holiday get-togethers, liquor is often added to the eggnog. Many people prefer brandy, rum, whiskey, bourbon, or vodka. Sometimes they even mix up a combination. For added holiday cheer, garnish the glass with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice. NOVEMBER 25, 2023 | SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY | NATIONAL PLAY DAY WITH DAD | BLASÉ DAY | NATIONAL PARFAIT DAY | SHOPPING REMINDER DAY Eggnog also flavors other holiday treats, too. For example, you can find eggnog flavored coffees, teas, baked goods, and puddings at your grocery store. You may even have a few recipes of your own to spice up your holiday baking, too! Even though the origin of the eggnog drink is debated, many believe that the drink initially developed in East Anglia, England. However, others believe it originated as a medieval European beverage made with hot milk. #elegantcatering #ElegantDiningExperience #DinnerPartySolved #ExtraordinaryDining #chefrob #SpecialOccasion #suwaneecatering #RefinedDining #MapleSyrupDay #IndulgentExperience #GourmetAtHome #personal #luxurydining #foodie #TasteOfLuxury #CulinaryCollectiveATL #ImpressYourGuests #BestInAtlanta #LuxuryCatering
National Pfeffernuesse Day - December 23, 2023 Pfeffernusse, also known as ‘pepernoten’ or peppernuts, originated from Central Europe. A confectioner from Offenbach am Main, named Johann Fleischmann, is believed to have created the recipe in 1753. Since then, the cookie became very popular, attracting the interest of so many people, including renowned individuals like Felix Mendelssohn. Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands are the countries most popularly known for this delicacy. In North America, the ethnic Mennonites are also very fond of pfeffernusse. Today, the recipe is widely available and the cookie is widely consumed around the world. However, pfeffernusse is traditionally reserved for the holiday period, around December. This is in keeping with the tradition of its origins, as the cookie has been associated with the celebration of Saint Nicholas Day and Christmas. The traditional recipe consists of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, black pepper, mace, anise, sugar, butter, eggs, and flour. Popular nuts such as walnuts and almonds are also used to give the cookie some flavor. Leavening agents are applied to the mixture, kneaded, and then baked. They usually come out hard from the oven but would soften after a few days. Also, they are tiny and are sometimes shaped like nuts, which is probably why they are called peppernuts. Nowadays, bakers make alterations to this recipe to include some other ingredients or remove some existing ones. While they generally have a spicy taste, you can easily adjust the amount of spice you’d want. On National Pfeffernusse Day, homemade peppernuts are made available for the family and guests. #foodie #chefrob #luxurydining #SpecialOccasion #GourmetAtHome #TasteOfLuxury #BestInAtlanta #RefinedDining #RefinedDining #personal #CulinaryCollectiveATL #MapleSyrupDay #LuxuryCatering #suwaneecatering #ElegantDiningExperience #ExtraordinaryDining #IndulgentExperience #DinnerPartySolved #ImpressYourGuests #elegantcatering
National Date Nut Bread Day - December 22, 2023 National Date Nut Bread is a baker’s delight and we’d gladly lay a spread to celebrate this day. The origins of this holiday are unknown despite it being around for years. But that’s not the dilemma here, the big question is whether to choose cream cheese or butter to go with it! Printed recipes for bread go as far back as the 1920s, but bread baked with fruit was eaten in various parts of the world long before that. It is widely believed that date nut bread was originally baked and first became popular in England. The first-ever date nut bread recipe was published in 1939, however, dates are among the world’s oldest fruits. The seeds have been excavated by archaeologists in subtropical regions around the world. It is believed by historians that dates were brought to Spain by the ancient Moors and later distributed to America. There are different traditions for eating date nut bread in countries where it is popular. Britain enjoys a date-and-walnut loaf made with treacle and paired with a cup of tea, of course. The sweet treat is also popular in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland. In the USA, date nut bread is a go-to during the holidays. This is probably why National Date Nut day is celebrated on December 22, whereas the same holiday is observed on September 8 in other parts of the world. Date nut bread is packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients, without being overwhelmingly sweet. For an added punch, cheese frosting is often used as a topping or filling. #foodie #chefrob #RefinedDining #luxurydining #GourmetAtHome #TasteOfLuxury #CulinaryCollectiveATL #SpecialOccasion #BestInAtlanta #personal
National Fried Shrimp Day - December 20, 2023 According to Bubba Blue from the 1994 movie Forrest Gump, there are a lot of different ways to make shrimp. It can be barbecued, broiled, baked, boiled, made into shrimp gumbo, made in shrimp creole, or even made into shrimp kabobs. It can be turned into coconut shrimp, pineapple shrimp, or even pepper shrimp. You can make shrimp stew or salad, and can even make shrimp sandwiches. Of course, we think that while all of the versions of shrimp are good, none of them can match french fried shrimp. And that’s why we like to celebrate National French Fried Shrimp Day every December 21st. We think Bubba would approve. Delicious Facts About Shrimp Since we’re talking about shrimp, we thought that we’d go over some facts that people can really enjoy. Feel free to share the following facts with your friends, coworkers, and family members while you’re enjoying National French Fried Shrimp Day. Every year, Americans consume over a billion pounds of shrimp. Every year, over 5 billion shrimp are produced. National Shrimp Scampi Day falls on April 29th. National Shrimp Day falls on May 10th. There are over 2000 different shrimp species. Shrimp scampi is merely shrimp that have been sauteed or broiled-usually in butter and garlic. Some varieties of shrimp can grow to be well over 12-inches long. Some shrimp can snap their pincers loudly. Shrimp are omnivorous and consume microscopic plant and animal matter. Some shrimp can catch and eat small fish as well. In some parts of the world, shrimp are eaten with their heads on. Shrimp are high in protein but low in calories. #ExtraordinaryDining #foodie #luxurydining #BestInAtlanta #SpecialOccasion #elegantcatering #RefinedDining #ElegantDiningExperience #LuxuryCatering #chefrob #ImpressYourGuests #CulinaryCollectiveATL #DinnerPartySolved #IndulgentExperience #personal #suwaneecatering #TasteOfLuxury #GourmetAtHome #MapleSyrupDay #RestaurantQuality #Atlanta #PrivateChef #dropoffcatering #PersonalChef #miltonpersonalchef
National Hard Candy Day - December 19, 2023 While we’re a little sticky about the origins of this holiday, it can be safely said that hard candy has long been a preferred sweet snack by many societies. In the Medieval period, sugar (the only true ingredient in candy) was prohibitively expensive. Thus, the Jolly Ranchers and Blow Pops of the dark ages were reserved for the royal and the wealthy. Quite a difference from the penny candy you can pick up for cents on the dollar today. Over the years, confectioners have refined the process to an exact science, and we now know exactly how hot we need the sugar to create sweet, sticky, crunching, and cracking hard candy, so get your Tootsie Pops (and your tooth brushes) ready. #DinnerPartySolved #LuxuryCatering #RefinedDining #TasteOfLuxury #SpecialOccasion #suwaneecatering #foodie #GourmetAtHome #ElegantDiningExperience #BestInAtlanta #RestaurantQuality #ExtraordinaryDining #CulinaryCollectiveATL #IndulgentExperience #MapleSyrupDay #ImpressYourGuests #chefrob #luxurydining #elegantcatering #personal
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - December 16, 2023 On this day, dip and drizzle your favorite foods in every kind of chocolate imaginable. #ChocolateCoveredAnythingDay If you could cover anything in chocolate, what would it be? So many foods improve when we dip them in chocolate. Many businesses build their foundation on the practice of dipping food into chocolate. Whether you pick up a chocolate fountain or order a bouquet of a beautiful arrangement of chocolate-dipped fruit, celebrate! But fruit isn't the only food meant for dipping in chocolate. Oh no. Other foods cry out for chocolate, too. Have you tried chocolate-covered peanuts, cashews, or walnuts? Pretzels undergo a divine transformation when dipped in chocolate, and they even have a national day of their own. Pound cake and gummy candies taste delicious with chocolate, too. If you love coffee, how can you pass up chocolate-covered coffee beans? #elegantcatering #miltonpersonalchef #PersonalChef #chefrob #luxurydining #HealthyEating #Atlanta #SpecialOccasion #GourmetAtHome #TimeSaver #partyfood #LuxuryCatering #DinnerPartySolved #dropoffcatering #personal #suwaneecatering #TasteOfLuxury #foodie #PrivateChef #chef #National #MoneySaver #mealprep #ExclusiveDining
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National Cupcake Day - December 15, 2023 Swirled with frosting, covered in sprinkles, dipped in ganache, or drizzled with chocolate, cupcakes are a one-of-a-kind dessert that are whimsically versatile for any occasion. They have evolved far and wide from just chocolate and vanilla to fulfill almost all of our dessert dreams and fantasies. Luckily, today is National Cupcake Day, recognized annually on December 15 to commemorate these compact yet delectable sweets. Indulge all you want in your favorite cupcake treats today—you’ll probably want seconds. Actually, make that thirds. #elegantcatering #chefrob #GourmetAtHome #HealthyEating #PrivateChef #miltonpersonalchef #TimeSaver #personal #dropoffcatering #Atlanta #luxurydining #SpecialOccasion #partyfood #DinnerPartySolved #PersonalChef #chef #foodie #LuxuryCatering #suwaneecatering #TasteOfLuxury #MoneySaver #mealprep #ExclusiveDining #dropoffcaterer
Ice Cream and Violins Day - December 13, 2023 This is the 2nd Ice Cream Day of the year! Your favorite ice cream shop may even be closed for the season! But it’s still a perfectly good reason to get a pint or three (who’s counting) of the good stuff to share with your friends and family. Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients 2 ¼ cups milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream ¾ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Stir milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Heat just until the mixture is hot and a small ring of foam appears around the edge. Transfer cream mixture to a pourable container such as a large measuring cup. Stir in vanilla extract and chill mix thoroughly, at least 2 hours. (Overnight is best.) Pour cold ice cream mix into an ice cream maker, turn on the machine, and churn according to manufacturer's directions, 20 to 25 minutes. When ice cream is softly frozen, serve immediately or place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the ice cream and place in the freezer to ripen, 2 to 3 hours #GourmetAtHome #SpecialOccasion #PrivateChef #HealthyEating #dropoffcatering #chef #luxurydining #Atlanta #TimeSaver #foodie #LuxuryCatering #chefrob #elegantcatering #miltonpersonalchef #PersonalChef #TasteOfLuxury #suwaneecatering #personal #DinnerPartySolved #partyfood #MoneySaver
National Pho Day - December 12, 2023 Pho Bat Dan is popular among Vietnamese and foreign foodies Pho is considered the most typical Vietnamese food. Vietnamese people eat pho for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The simple dish has also become popular among foreigners. In September, a program called “Buses of love” was launched to deliver pho to doctors on the frontline against COVID-19 and to COVID-19 patients in HCM City. In Hanoi, Pho Bat Dan is a popular place to enjoy pho. 'Having a bowl of pho makes you relaxed and optimistic. The flavor of pho has not changed since my childhood.' 'The broth is fragrant with the typical sweetness of pho. Pho is delicious. The broth is clear and the beef is soft.' 'The broth is very tasty, Pho is part of Hanoi’s culture.' What makes pho distinct is a mindful cooking process that creates multi-layered flavors and a clear broth. Ingredients like roasted ginger, fennel seed, star anise, and cinnamon are simmered in a stock that appeals to every palate. 'Pho in a large restaurant may not have the full flavor of Vietnamese pho. If you want to taste authentic Hanoi pho, you should buy it at a sidewalk restaurant where you can see people walking by and breathe air that is redolent of cinnamon, anise, and cardamom from the broth. This will give you the full flavor of pho.' Vietnam’s national dish that is served as an aromatic soup brimming with savory broth, soft rice noodles, fresh herbs, and thinly sliced meat.” #chefrob #dropoffcatering #SpecialOccasion #GourmetAtHome #HealthyEating #luxurydining #LuxuryCatering #PrivateChef #personal #foodie #DinnerPartySolved #TasteOfLuxury #elegantcatering #chef #Atlanta #PersonalChef #partyfood #TimeSaver #suwaneecatering #miltonpersonalchef #MoneySaver #mealprep #dropoffcaterer
National Noodle Ring Day - December 11, 2023 #National Noodle Ring Day To be completely honest, we have to admit that we hadn’t heard of a noodle ring until we started celebrating this holiday. But now that we know what it is, we can share what we’ve learned. For those of you who want to know more about this dish allow us to give you the heads up. The noodle ring is a dish made of various ingredients, including noodles of course, that is placed into a mold and then baked. Of course, recipes vary from one person to the next, so you can certainly put your own spin on this dish when you make it for National Noodle Ring Day—a holiday celebrated on December 11th. The History Of The Noodle Ring The noodle ring is a dish that goes back hundreds of years, all the way back to the Middle Ages. During this time, people made “edible vessels” from a variety of different things during this time, including pasta. Pasta arrived in Europe around the 13th century and was immediately used for making a variety of different dishes, but we won’t get into that here. About 1936, the recipe ended up in a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook and by the 1940s it had become an extremely popular dish as housewives searched for recipes that could be used to make tasty and visually attractive dishes. Although it fell out of favor during the 1960s with American households, it still has sort of a cult following. That’s probably why there’s a holiday dedicated to it. Speaking of the holiday, we were, unfortunately, unable to find out when this holiday was created or when it was created. We’ll keep looking, but it seems like this holiday is lost to the mists of time. #GourmetAtHome #luxurydining #TasteOfLuxury #chefrob #DinnerPartySolved #foodie #HealthyEating #Atlanta #PrivateChef #partyfood #LuxuryCatering #PersonalChef #dropoffcatering #personal #TimeSaver #chef #SpecialOccasion #suwaneecatering #elegantcatering #miltonpersonalchef #MoneySaver #mealprep #ExclusiveDining #dropoffcaterer
National Lager Day - December 10, 2023 While lager is typically characterized as a light, summer beer we believe that every season deserves to be celebrated with a few of your favorite things. #NationalLagerDay Lagers are distinguished from other beers by using a cold-conditioning process. The types of yeast used are referred to as "bottom-fermenting" yeast or yeast that can develop at colder temperatures. Before the advent of refrigeration, brewers perfected this process in cellars dug into the ground and filled with ice. Those who taste the delicious results described the lager as "crisp" and "refreshing." It is no wonder that this method caught on and produced a wide variety of brews synonymous with regional and national brands. November 13, 2023 With so many choices from pale, amber or dark, not to mention the many craft varieties there is are endless possibilities for your enjoyment. So, grab some friends and celebrate this midwinter season with the taste of Summer. #elegantcatering #partyfood #PrivateChef #dropoffcatering #suwaneecatering #MoneySaver #chefrob #miltonpersonalchef #DinnerPartySolved #TasteOfLuxury #personal #mealprep #chef #SpecialOccasion #foodie #Atlanta #HealthyEating #PersonalChef #TimeSaver #luxurydining #GourmetAtHome #LuxuryCatering #dropoffcaterer
National Pastry Day - December 9, 2023 We don’t know about you, but we’ve never met a pastry we didn’t like. That’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate National Pastry Day on December 9. Pastries date back to ancient times: the ancient Egyptians made pastry dough out of grain meal and flour and sweetened it with honey, and the ancient Greeks and Romans made sweets out of paper-thin pastry dough (the predecessor to what we now know as phyllo dough). Pastries traveled to Europe in medieval times, where they added fats like butter and shortening to make a sturdier dough. You’ll find pastries in pretty much every culture you can think of, but pastries became incredibly refined in French kitchens during the 18th century. There’s a reason we think of France as the pastry capital of the world. Today there are countless types of pastries out there, and we’ll take one of each, please. #DinnerPartySolved #personal #dropoffcatering #partyfood #chefrob #mealprep #TimeSaver #PersonalChef #miltonpersonalchef #chef #HealthyEating #ExclusiveDining #foodie #PrivateChef #elegantcatering #suwaneecatering #TasteOfLuxury #SpecialOccasion #MoneySaver #Atlanta #luxurydining #GourmetAtHome #LuxuryCatering #dropoffcaterer
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National Chocolate Brownie Day - December 8, 2023 Warm, chewy, and rich, a nice chocolate (or blondie) brownie is the perfect dessert to end your night with. Indulge in gooey goodness and let the real world melt away with you for a delectable moment. HISTORY OF NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY Legend has it that the creation of brownies hales from the Palmer House Hotel in 1893. Bertha Palmer, a prominent Chicago socialite whose husband owed the hotel, asked a pastry chef for a dessert suitable for ladies attending the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. She requested a cake-like delicacy small enough to be included in boxed lunches. The result was the Palmer House Brownie with walnuts and an apricot glaze. The modern Palmer House Hotel serves a dessert to patrons made from the same recipe. The name was given to the dessert sometime after 1893, but was not used by cook books or journals at the time. By 1907 the brownie was well established in a recognizable form, appearing in Lowney’s Cook Book by Maria Willet Howard as an adaptation of the Boston Cooking School recipe for a “Bangor Brownie”. It added an extra egg and an additional square of chocolate, creating a richer dessert. The name “Bangor Brownie” derives from the town of Bangor, Maine, which legend states was the hometown of a housewife who created the original brownie recipe. Maine food educator and columnist Mildred Brown Schrumpf was the predominant proponent of the theory that brownies were invented in Bangor. While “The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink” refuted Schrumpf’s premise that “Bangor housewives” created the brownie, “The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America” said it had discovered evidence to support Schrumpf’s claim, in the form of several 1904 cookbooks that included a recipe for “Bangor Brownies.” #dropoffcatering #elegantcatering #SpecialOccasion #personal #HealthyEating #mealprep #DinnerPartySolved #TimeSaver #chefrob #PrivateChef #foodie #suwaneecatering #miltonpersonalchef #chef #Atlanta #PersonalChef #MoneySaver #ExclusiveDining #TasteOfLuxury #partyfood #GourmetAtHome #LuxuryCatering #dropoffcaterer
National Cotton Candy Day - December 7, 2023 #NationalCottonCandyDay Originally called spun sugar, cotton candy is still a staple at carnivals, fairs, and the circus. While it may be reminiscent of childhood days, fairy floss also reminds us of fluffy clouds. Since the heated sugar gets spun into thin strands of fine sugar and blown into fat puffs twirled onto paper sticks, it's a bit like magic. National Fountain Pen Day | First Friday in November We associate it with other magical occasions, too. Carnivals and fairs, the zoo, and the circus delight us. We associate a bit of joy and magic with cotton candy. Nostalgic memories of bustling crowds and the music of the calliope bring a smile to our faces. Cotton candy comes with adventure! Cotton candy is also called candy floss or fairy floss. During the 18th century, cotton candy (spun sugar) was first recorded in Europe. At that time, it was very expensive and labor-intensive. Generally, the average person could not afford to purchase cotton candy. Then in 1897, Dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy. Their invention introduced cotton candy to a wider audience at the 1904 World’s Fair as Fairy Floss. Fairgoers loved it and bought over 68,000 boxes for 25¢ a box. #MoneySaver #miltonpersonalchef #foodie #Atlanta #HealthyEating #dropoffcatering #mealprep #chef #TasteOfLuxury #TimeSaver #suwaneecatering #elegantcatering #ExclusiveDining #DinnerPartySolved #SpecialOccasion #PrivateChef #chefrob #personal #PersonalChef #luxurydining #partyfood #GourmetAtHome #LuxuryCatering #dropoffcaterer
National Gazpacho Day - December 6, 2023 Ask anyone what they think of gazpacho, and they’ll say it’s the chilled, more delicate cousin of boring old tomato soup. But it wasn’t always made that way: gazpacho originated in Andalusia, a region of Spain, probably way back in the Middle Ages. Back then it was made out of a combination of stale bread, oil, vinegar, and water all pounded together with a mortar and pestle. At that time, Spain was part of the Islamic world, so the name gazpacho comes from an Arabic word for “soaked bread.”Nowadays, the primary ingredients are tomatoes/tomato juice, bell peppers, and cucumber, which get transformed into soup via a blender (you can use a mortar and pestle if you want to be really traditional about it. #TasteOfLuxury #personal #suwaneecatering #SpecialOccasion #TimeSaver #chef #PersonalChef #elegantcatering #foodie #mealprep #luxurydining #dropoffcatering #HealthyEating #Atlanta #PrivateChef #ExclusiveDining #miltonpersonalchef #chefrob #MoneySaver #DinnerPartySolved #partyfood #GourmetAtHome #LuxuryCatering #dropoffcaterer
National Sacher Torte Day - December 5, 2023 The Sacher-Torte ranks among the most celebrated culinary creations in Vienna. Sacher-Torte is a special kind of chocolate cake invented under equally special circumstances in 1832 by Austrian pastry chef, Franz Sacher, for the Austrian State Chancellor, Prince Clemens Lothar Wensel Metternich. A huge fan of novel dishes, the Prince ordered the creation of a new cake. With the head chef out sick, the kitchen staff immediately went into panic mode. No one had any idea what to prepare — and then Franz Sacher had a culinary revelation. Despite being a 16-year-old, Sacher gathered his wits and the available ingredients, then set about to create what has since become a famous chocolate cake. The prodigy would go on to run several restaurants and cafes. The Sacher-Torte was by far his most notable creation; it established his genius and made him prosperous. In 1876, Franz Sacher’s son, Eduard Sacher, opened a luxury hotel in Vienna which bore the family name. The Sacher-Torte unsurprisingly became the staple of the Sacher Hotel. The hotel would rise in popularity under the management of Eduard’s wife, Anna Sacher. Famous for her love of cigars and dogs, Anna Sacher transformed the hotel into a hotspot for diplomats, aristocrats, and socialites. Sacher-Torte Day was created to celebrate this amazing dessert and its unique origins. Food lovers worldwide can testify to the superb taste of what many call the best chocolate cake ever made. Longtime admirers and first-timers alike get to enjoy this yummy holiday every year as the holiday season looms. What a treat! #foodie #DinnerPartySolved #GourmetAtHome #dropoffcatering #chefrob #luxurydining #personal #dropoffcaterer #LuxuryCatering #chef #partyfood #mealprep #HealthyEating #Atlanta #suwaneecatering #miltonpersonalchef #PrivateChef #elegantcatering #TimeSaver #SpecialOccasion #TasteOfLuxury
National Apple Pie Day - December 3, 2023 Apple pie has been around since the Middle Ages. A Dutch cookbook dated 1514 lists a recipe for Appeltaerten. It called for a standard pie crust, slices of soft seedless apples, and a few tasty spices—specifically cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, mace, and sugar—all cooked up in a traditional Dutch oven. The English also had their version of apple pie, which dates back to the time of Chaucer. The English version also suggests adding figs, raisins, and pears to the apple-and-spice mixture. In Sweden, apple crumble was the gold-standard. Traditional Swedish apple crumble requires breadcrumbs or rolled oats instead of pastry, and is served up with custard or ice cream. In France, apple pie is served upside-down as a tarte tatin. The French also caramelized their apples, an innovation which added a whole new dynamic to the flavor. They were also the ones who decided to add cheese to their pies, which actually makes for a surprisingly delicious treat. In the 17th century, apple pie was finally brought to the American colonies. Over time, apple trees (which were not native to the Americas) began to grow, which made baking much easier. Now, apple pie has become an indelible part of the American identity, to the extent that apple pie is considered one of the most American things in the world. #mealprep #partyfood #miltonpersonalchef #DinnerPartySolved #luxurydining #chefrob #elegantcatering #personal #chef #HealthyEating #dropoffcatering #GourmetAtHome #suwaneecatering #foodie #dropoffcaterer #nationalapplepieday
National Fritters Day - December 2, 2023 The first recorded mention of the fritter was back in 1665. Samuel Pepys, a British Member of Parliament during the Restoration period in England, wrote in one of his diary entries that he would be enjoying some fritters before Lent. However, it is believed that fritters were first consumed by the ancient Romans, who later introduced them to Europe. Fritters are used in many cuisines. The French beignets, Italian “bignè”, and Greek “loukoumades” are examples of fritter varieties specific to different countries. The custom of coating food in batter and frying it was introduced to Japan by the Portuguese and Spanish in the late 16th century. From this, tempura – deep-fried shellfish, fish, and vegetables – was incorporated into traditional Japanese cuisine. Similarly, the Indian pakora is a savory deep-fried cake containing meat or vegetables such as cauliflower and eggplant. Fritto misto is an Italian fritter-like dish of several types of food, usually seafood, dipped in batter and fried in olive oil. Another specialty is the flower fritter, which is basically deep-fried edible flowers like acacia, elderflower, and squash blossoms. Fritters are easy and cost-effective to make so it comes as no surprise that there is a version in every culture. You can find fritters at restaurants, county fairs, and even on the street. The most famous fritters you can find in the U.S. are corn fritters. In the South, traditional corn fritters are made of melted butter, milk, flour, egg, and corn kernels. They can be baked, shallow fried, and deep-fried, and are served with cream, honey, fruit, or jam. You can add virtually any fruit or vegetable in these delicious fritters, making them a very versatile dish. #mealprep #elegantcatering #personal #luxurydining #HealthyEating #DinnerPartySolved #partyfood #suwaneecatering #dropoffcatering #GourmetAtHome #miltonpersonalchef #chef #dropoffcaterer #chefrob #foodie
National Pie Day - December 1, 2023 Pie is so delicious we celebrate it twice a year. The more popular date is January 23rd. #NationalPieDay While it might be the lesser of the two celebrated PIE days (don't forget National Pi Day on March 14th), it happens to fall smack dab in the middle of a major pie-making season. Take away ice cream as a dessert choice, and most people choose either cake people or pie people. Or, to put it another way, most people have cake or pie with their ice cream! The day combines our bumper fruit crops with a booming holiday season full of baked goods, cool weather, and rosy-cheeked children. It's definitely time to tie on those apron strings and get baking. Of course, we make more than fruit pies! Savory pot pies provide comfort on a cold winter's day and the satisfaction a family cook needs when caring for a family. #mealprep #dropoffcatering #chefrob #GourmetAtHome #HealthyEating #DinnerPartySolved #partyfood #luxurydining #dropoffcaterer #suwaneecatering #miltonpersonalchef #elegantcatering #chef #foodie #personal
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National Mousse Day - November 30, 2023 Chocolate mousse, as the name suggests, originated in France. It is not clear when exactly the dish was invented, but a few clues in history do allow us to put together some semblance of an idea. Chocolate first came to France back in 1615. While chocolate was being incorporated in other desserts, it wasn’t until the 1800s when chocolate mousse was finally invented. Mousse, at this point, had already become a part of the savory French cuisine. After the French, chocolate mousse found popularity with Americans. There are varying accounts of when chocolate mousse was introduced to the masses in the U.S. One instance states that chocolate mousse’s recipe was advertised in the “Brooklyn Daily Eagle” for a cooking class by Miss Parloa in 1887. But other two accounts say that the recipe was revealed by A) an exposition in 1892 and B) the “Boston Daily Globe” in the Housekeepers Column in 1892. These differing accounts do leave us dizzy with confusion but it does not matter in the end because we are here for the chocolate mousse. Today, the dessert is enjoyed in a variety of ways, be it with berries, seasonal fruits, etc. People all over the world have come to love it for its deliciousness concocted from a simple combination of eggs, chocolate, and froth. #dropoffcaterer #HealthyEating #luxurydining #DinnerPartySolved #chefrob #suwaneecatering #elegantcatering #chef #partyfood #GourmetAtHome #mealprep #foodie #miltonpersonalchef #dropoffcatering #personal #chef #personalchef
National Lemon Cream Pie Day - November 29, 2023 Food historians believe lemon desserts have been around since the Middle Ages! Whipped cream, on the other hand, is a relative newcomer: it didn’t show up until the 16th century. It first appeared in recipes in Italy in the mid 1500s and then traveled to France and showed up in recipes there just after 1600. Somewhere between then and now, someone had the brilliant idea to marry them together in a way that’s basically sunshine baked into a pie dish. While lemon custards, puddings, and pies have been made since Medieval times, meringue was perfected in the 17th century. Lemon meringue pie, as it is known today, is a 19th-century product. The earliest recorded recipe was attributed to Alexander Frehse, a Swiss baker from Romandy. Travel writer Larissa Milne credits chef/entrepreneur Elizabeth Goodfellow for this pie. According to noted food historian William Woys Weaver, Goodfellow was “one of the most creative forces in American cookery during the early nineteenth century.” Her shop was unique. Unlike the many bakeries that supplied bread and daily baked goods, Goodfellow’s pastry shop provided elegant cakes, pies and sweets for Philadelphia’s high society parties. While known for many treats, including jumbles (an early version of sugar cookies) and queen’s cakes, and individual spiced cakes flavored with brandy and madeira, her most lasting legacy is the advent of lemon meringue pie. Food historian Becky Diamond refers to Goodfellow as “the mother of lemon meringue pie.” Lemon pudding was considered one of Goodfellow’s signature creations; she is credited with several varieties, whether served alone, or in a pastry crust as a “pie.” Lemons were a delicacy in the early 1800s, but readily available in a busy port such as Philadelphia. #HealthyEating #dropoffcatering #dropoffcaterer #mealprep #partyfood #DinnerPartySolved #chef #elegantcatering #GourmetAtHome #chefrob #miltonpersonalchef #luxurydining #foodie #suwaneecatering
National French Toast Day - November 28, 2023 Here’s the first thing you need to know: The French do not call this French toast. It’s called “pain perdu,” or “lost bread,” because you can literally use stale bread to make it. (Most Americans, however, might find that objectionable.) French toast, according to Frenchly, comes from a desire to not waste food. Also, please note that it’s a major faux pas to throw bread way. (Bread has religious meaning.) Most experts agree that French toast dates back to ancient Rome. A similar recipe can be found in the book of Apicius from the 5th century BC. The Romans dipped slices of bread in milk (and sometimes eggs) before frying them, and called it “Pan Dulcis.” Fast forward to the 1400s and you’ll find a similar recipe at the court of Henri V where the “lost bread” attracted many fans. Still, it wasn’t until the mid 17th century that the term “French Toast” appeared in England. Food historians believe the term “French” does not even mean France; instead, it refers to the verb “to French” which means “to slice” in Old Irish. So, “French toast” is actually “sliced toast.” Irish settlers traveling to the U.S. and Canada may have brought the term with them. The phrase “French toast” first appeared in The Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink in 1871. However, similar recipes were also called “Egg toast,” “Spanish toast,” and even “German toast.” There’s another less exotic theory. French toast may have been called “French” because it enabled chefs to inflate the price. “Traditionally in the United States, we have an admiration for French cuisine, which we consider elaborate and gastronomic,” says Kitchen Project Editor-in-Chief Stephen Block. “And that’s probably why this dish was named that way. It’s just marketing. There’s no chance that ‘Lost Bread’ could have worked. And since the dish was successful and the recipe was easy, the name spread.” #luxurydining #DinnerPartySolved #HealthyEating #elegantcatering #foodie #dropoffcaterer #mealprep #suwaneecatering #chef #GourmetAtHome #partyfood #chefrob #miltonpersonalchef