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It’s National S’Mores Day! Our mouths are watering thinking of this classic, sticky, chocolatey dessert. Today, we are having a flashback to this awesome event titled “Fire + Ice” that featured an interactive and guest-approved S’mores Bar Action Station.
We had a fun and savory tasting session yesterday for a new client featuring a bunch of new small plates we created to add to our menus! The evening began with the traditional meat and cheese board but filled with local Utah spirit – our cured meats came exclusively from Creminelli’s Fine Meats and included prosciutto […]
It’s National Hot Dog Day and we couldn’t help but think more about that American staple, the quintessential summer menu item – the hot dog! Culturally imported from Germany to early America, the hot dog was sold as fast and cheap working class lunches off street carts in large cities. Over time, the simple yet […]
With July 4th this weekend, we are at the height of summer. I am in heaven! While the 90+ degree days can wear you out, there is always a general eagerness for a delicious barbecue with your family and friends. Whenever I go to a barbecue at my parent’s house I always have one request… […]
Today is International Picnic Day and we celebrated by making over 600 boxed lunches! Our boxed lunches include a gourmet sandwich, kettle chips, a pickle spear and a sweet treat made fresh in our bakery. We’ve updated our lunch and To Go menus with new sandwich and salad options – take a look! Shout out […]
Sweet National Donut Day! While this devilishly delicious treat is deserving of its own day based on its flavor merits alone, there is a story behind National Donut Day that may surprise you… History of National Donut Day
We had some friendly competition in our kitchen yesterday between three of our chefs: Tony, Taylor and Joe. Our management gave them the challenge of coming up with new gourmet catering options to add to our menus – some savory, zesty and rich in flavor. Here is what they came up with: Tony:
National Hamburger Day – of course it’s necessary to have a day just for that delicious American staple equal if not surpassing apple pie and baseball. But how did the hamburger first become associated with America… A Brief History of the Hamburger* Putting a piece of meat between two slices of bread is not an invention […]
Vegan catering was the challenge in our Salt Lake kitchen today… and we nailed it! Chef Tony, experimenting with tasty ways to prepare tofu with an asian flair this morning, came up with this delicious Tempura fried tofu:
Ultimate grilled cheese sandwiches are what’s on the menu today to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day! The traditional grilled cheese sandwich is a childhood staple, usually alongside a bowl of warm tomato soup. But now we’re adults, and adults need some serious, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches! Cooking Tips for a Successful Grilled Cheese: Use a […]
Happy New Beer’s Eve! Not familiar with this fun, quirky holiday? Let us explain… History of New Beer’s Eve April 6th marks the eve of the Cullen-Harrison Act going into effect on April 7th, 1933. President Franklin Roosevelt, just recently sworn into office, fulfilled his first campaign promise by signing into law a bill that […]
It’s officially French Bread day and we have the warm, familiar smell of baking bread wafting through our offices – only one of the benefits of having an in-house bakery in our building! Of course we have to have some history like we did for Croissant Day: did you know that following the French Revolution […]