Posted December 30th, 2010 by JULSF
Here at J. Scott we believe a tasting should be a reflection of what you can actually expect on the big day.
We focus on attention to detail and personalization, from the moment you park, to the moment you pull out; we have your needs met. We take pictures of each and every tasting we do and take notes on each dish so we can duplicate it exactly on the day of the event.
Our main goal is to help clients feel comfortable and have a full understanding of their menu. We really enjoy doing them and know our clients are happy when they leave, full and satisfied, that we will use the same detail and quality on the wedding day.
Posted December 22nd, 2010 by JULSF
I couldn’t wait to share these pictures from a private event we catered this past weekend. Using pine roping, reindeer, candles and those glorious big red drums we turned this residence into a castle fit for Santa himself.
The client chose a pasta action station along with several other selections. Pasta was tossed with toppings including grilled chicken, grilled asparagus, sauteed mushrooms, cannellini beans, roasted peppers and many many more. For dessert they enjoyed a cheesecake bar. This included slices of creamy New York style cheesecake and a variety of toppings for the guests to choose from. The site of it all put me in such a holiday spirit that I had to share this delicious cookie recipe; one of my favorites during the holidays. Enjoy!!
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves, any flavor
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks. Mix in flour a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Use your finger or an instrument of similar size to make a well in the center of each cookie. Fill the hole with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Posted in Social Events
Tags: cheesecake, Christmas, decor, desserts, holiday, home, kitchen, party, pasta station, private, Social Events, vegetables
Posted December 15th, 2010 by JULSF
How does a large company sprawled up and down the east coast celebrate the holiday season? They hold an open house in their corporate headquarters and invite 1200 of their employees. Last week J. Scott Catering took on one of it biggest events since it began 16 years ago.
Using stations, they were able to give their guests a wide array of options to suit every taste. From live action pasta stations to hand rolled sushi, no employee was left feeling hungry at the end of this all day event.
The hard part about accomodating that many guests is providing enough staff to ensure that everyone is well taken care of. With two shifts and a total of over 50 staff we were able to pull off a flawlessly memorable event.
Decor included everything from white trees with blue and silver ornaments and stars to poinsettias, red and green linen and holiday dressed bears. We used fun props to hold foods like a drum to hold bread. And there were dozens of large wrapped presents strewn about the office. It seemed as though everyone left with a new sense of holiday spirit to carry them through the rest of the year.
So from everyone at J. Scott Catering-
We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!
Posted December 14th, 2010 by JULSF
For all you foodies out there on the world wide web, you will be happy to know that J. Scott Catering took a step into the field of molecular gastronomy at one of our recent events. This event, held at a clients home, gave us an opportunity to stretch our spoons in a new direction. Something we truly enjoy doing.
Hors d’oeuvres were passed around by lab coat donned servers, carrying tasty treats in medical vials and shot glasses. Fun foods such as Super Wild Blue Antioxidants and Green GRAS Botanicals were among the favorites.
The dessert station was, as always, a hit. Delicious assorted miniature desserts included creme brulee, fruit tarts and napoleons. Using whites, blues, metal and candlelight, we acheived a laboratory-chic atmosphere.
Overall guests really enjoyed the scientific ambiance of the event. And of course we had a blast too!
Since founding J. Scott Catering in 1995, Scott has worked hard to establish a reputation for exceptional food and superior customer service. His efforts have not gone unnoticed. J. Scott Catering has been recognized locally and nationally for culinary talent and fine attention to detail, including being named for six consecutive years as "Best Caterer" by Main Line Today.
