Sopa Seca

It is time to firm up the November menu and test recipes. Yesterday I tested something from Mexico called Sopa Seca. It means "dry soup" and is sort of like a spaghetti pie, but with all Mexican flavors. Vermicelli with chipotle chilies, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. It needs black beans. It came out great and everyone that tasted it liked it. I think it needs a bit of work, but will be a fast and easy dinner for our customers to just pop in the oven.
The week before Thanksgiving we are going to be setting up our stations for side dishes for Thanksgiving. So far, we have corn souffle, sausage stuffing, green bean casserole, glazed onions,and get this, yam balls. Mashed yams surrounding a marshmallow and rolled in coconut, then browned in the oven...fantastic! Look for it.

So busy around here

I haven't posted in a while because it has been so very busy around here. Those days of sitting in the office and listening to the sounds of prep may be over. That is okay with me as the excitement is great.
Sunday we had our first Birthday Party at the store. We had 8 12 year old girls and it was so much fun! They had a great time making french toast and chicken nuggets to take home. The birthday girl did not stop laughing the whole time.
Monday we did our first big catering job at a local Church and again, what I thought would be very hard, turned out fun. There was dinner for sixty on the table in no time and the reaction was heartening. Making new friends with every new job.
Tuesday evening we participated in the Taste of South Orange at Sherrei Tefilo Israel for the benefit of Women Build Habitat for Humanity. Our food was very well recieved and we met the other foodies in the area and did some of our own tasting.
As I said it really has been very busy around here. But we are having a great time. Stop by and say hi when you are on the Avenue.