It's a New Year . Time for New Celebrations!

January 2019

Cheat A Little Catering's News & Updates

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NEW YEAR, NEW CELEBRATIONS!

What a busy December we had catering and planning your holiday celebrations. I am so thrilled that we were able to be a part of your special celebrations and family gatherings this holiday season, as well as throughout the past year.

We are already planning many of your events for 2019, and we are grateful that you have chosen Cheat A Little Catering as your catering and events experts. We look forward to serving you and your guests and planning all of the exciting aspects for your gathering.

We know that details such as color and theme are important to you as well, and we will guide you from the first call to the day of your event. And to help start thinking about colors, Pantone announced the 2019 color of the year. This color may be the perfect accent or main color theme you’ve been thinking about.

Whether you are marking a milestone in 2019 or gathering your family around the table, we are available to create memorable events for you and your guests. We're here to help you through the planning process – from menus to venues, we’ll plan it all.

Happy New Year!

Brian Morriss

Owner, Cheat A Little Catering

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LIVING CORAL: 2019 COLOR OF THE YEAR

Pantone, provider of professional color standards and digital solutions for the design industry, announced earlier in December, PANTONE 16-1546 “Living Coral” as the Pantone Color of the Year 2019. Living Coral is an animating and life-affirming shade of orange with a golden undertone. We get energy from nature. Just as coral reefs are a source of sustenance and shelter to sea life, vibrant yet mellow PANTONE "Living Coral" embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.

We are sure you will see this color adorning weddings and other celebrations throughout the year. Want to add a splash of Living Color to your event, let us know and we can help you with all of the décor details.

Need help planning an event? Fill out our event request form here .

NATIONAL MENUDO MONTH

January is National Menudo Month. This iconic dish is a Mexican soup made with beef tripe and hominy. It is typically a favorite at Mexican family gatherings and special celebrations. Celebrate by sharing your menudo tradition with loved ones and creating new family memories.

The secret to delicious Menudo is quality ingredients, cooking time and the cook’s special seasoning or sazón that makes it unique. Menudo can be time-consuming to prepare, and there are many regional variations. It is typically served with an array of condiments including onion, cilantro, oregano, lime, and either bread or tortillas. Menudo is the perfect dish for bringing the family together.

Celebrate National Menudo Month with this recipe:

Menudo Rojo (Red Menudo)

Ingredients

3 gallons water, divided
2 1/2 pounds beef tripe, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large white onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons ground red pepper
5 de arbol chile peppers
6 japones chile peppers, seeds removed
6 cups canned white or yellow hominy, drained
1/2 white onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring 1 gallon water to a boil. Place tripe in the pot, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours. Periodically skim off fat with a spoon. Drain water, reduce heat, and pour in a fresh gallon of water. Continue to simmer tripe for 2 hours; drain.

2. Pour remaining 1 gallon water into the pot with tripe, and bring to a boil. Stir in garlic and 1 white onion. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.

3. Preheat the broiler.

4. Arrange the de arbol chile peppers on a baking sheet, and broil about 2 minutes, just until they begin to scorch. Remove from heat, slit lengthwise, and remove seeds. In a blender or food processor, blend the de arbol chile peppers and japones chile peppers until very finely chopped. Mix into the pot, and continue cooking 2 hours over low heat.

5. Mix the hominy into the pot. Continue cooking 1 hour. Serve with remaining onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

VENUE HIGHLIGHT: DEVIL'S CANYON BREWING COMPANY ,

SAN CARLOS, CA

Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company is a full production brewery and event venue. They specialize in large events like trade shows, meetings, product launches, team off-sites, as well as host wedding ceremonies, milestones, birthdays, concerts and more.

Whether your event is with your company or your family, large or small, Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company can help make things seamless and impress your guests. Some of the venue highlights include: industrial taproom with sustainably sourced reclaimed wood trim and vaulted ceiling; convenient location in the heart of the SF Bay Area peninsula; window view from venue into brewing and production floor; and multiple breakout locations for vendor set up or private meetings. More information on Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company can be found by clicking here .

WILL YOU BE OUR VALENTINE?

We know the holidays are barely behind us, but it’s never too early to start planning the perfect Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether you are looking to create an intimate and romantic dinner for two, or a corporate celebration where everyone has a Valentine, we can help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day celebration. Let us create a romantic and delicious menu that’s sure to impress your date. Check out our entire menu here .