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/
Friday, June 15, 2012
Friday, November 4, 2011
2011 Holiday Season Party Trends!
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.
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!!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
New Blog!
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!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
New Product: Red Lentil Curry Soup!
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!
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!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Recent Event Photos
Hi Avi-ously Bloggers,
Posted below are some photos from one our most recent events. Enjoy!
Posted below are some photos from one our most recent events. Enjoy!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentines Day!
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!
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!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Marin County Farmers Market-Free Mint Iced Tea or Mint Lemonade This Sunday
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!!
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!!
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