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Our crew took a load off from cooking and got their bowl on! The Dining Details staff and our significant others had some fun at the bowling alley for our holiday get together. Chef Robbie and PJ showed their competitive side by going neck to neck for the final round. Dont worry… as it turns out we’ll all stick to cheffing!

Who’s number 1?

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The Brighton Collections Holiday Party was hosted in the owner’s lovely home in Temecula on Friday, December 5, and included holiday inspired flavors from the passed hor d’oeurves to the desserts. The menu was especially created to be extra warm and spirited in celebration of the season!

Appetizers

Butternut Squash, Sage, Hazelnut Filo Bites with Goat Cheese

Roasted Tomato Tartines with Kalamata Olive Pesto, Fresh Ricotta, and Truffle Essence

Salad

Roasted Pears, Endive and Frisee, St Agur Blue, Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Buffet Dinner

Halibut with Leeks and Mushrooms in Herbed Wine Sauce

Braised Short Ribs with Roasted Cranberry Demi Jus, Horseradish Cream

Gruyere Mashed Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert

Apple Ginger Cranberry Crisp

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Gingerbread Crust

Here’s what the host had to say…

We had a wonderful time!  The food and the staff were excellent!!  Everyone raved about the food.  Thank you so much!!

I decided to use our gift certificate the girls gave us last year now.  I am terrible with redeeming them.  Now that I know how fabulous you guys are, I can’t wait to do it again.  I really want you to come back for a more intimate venue…with 6 or 8 people.  It would be so fun and a lot less stressful!    

Anyway, thanks again.  Having you cater our party made it so nice. 

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The Menu

Dining Details Signature Cheese Spread

Salmon Cakes with Dungeness Crab Creme Fraiche and Dill

Andoulli Sausage & Shrimp Skewers, Honey Mustard Bourbon Sauce

Sliced Seared Filet on Toasts with Brie & Gorgonzola Port Peppercorn Demi Glace Drizzle, Horseradish Creme Fraiche and Chives

Mini Chicken Burgers with Mango BBQ Sauce and Micro Arugula

Butternut Squash, Sage, and Hazelnut Bites in Filo Purses

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The valued clients and investors of Charles Schwab enjoyed a delicious pairing of wine and appetizers for their holiday celebration this year at Meritage Wine Market, Encinitas. We teamed up with the wine gurus at Meritage to create the tantalizing pairing of cheeses, appetizers, and wines.

Wine pairing is a great, interactive way to celebrate any occasion! Especially when you put together two of the voted “best of” services in SAn Diego! Meritage won “best wine market,” Dining Details won “best caterer” on 10 News A-list 2008. Customize your own event with these two phenomenal services, OR vist us at our every-other monthly “Thirsty Thursdays” wine pairings, open to the public! Let us know if you need more information!

French Champagne
Artisenal Cheeses and Antipasto Spread

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Mango Chipotle Grilled Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Spanish Rioja (Tempranillo or Grenache)
Spanish Tapas Platter with Serrano Ham, Marcona Almonds, Mild Sausages, Olives, Manchego Cheese

Italian Sangiovese- Super Tuscan or Brunello
Mini Pizettes with Artichoke Hearts and Roasted Lamb

Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
Mini Beef Sliders with Aged Cheddar, Truffled Pommes Frites

Australian Shiraz
Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes with Fresh Berries

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The California State University, San Marcos Advisory Board, Holiday Celebration was hosted in a private home in Rancho Santa Fe on Friday, December 5. Dean Guseman and 60 guests enjoyed an appetizer sampling made with seasonal flavors and ingredients. Dining Details even offered a “sophisticated and grown-up” version of the meatball slider which was sure to please!

The Appetizer Menu

Artisenal Cheese Platter with Fresh Fruits and Berries

Spanish Tapas and Cheese Assortment

Prawns Wrapped in Pancetta with Pomegranate Cranberry Reduction

Meatball Sliders with Fresh Shaved Parmesean Regianno and Micro Arugula

Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Curry Peanut Sauce

Butternut Squash, Hazelnut, Sage, Parmesan Filo Bites

Oven Roasted Tomato Tartines with Kalamata Olive Tapenade, Fresh Ricotta, Balsamic Syrup

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We are glad to be able to help so many families eat well over the holidays! Here is what our clients had to say about their Thanksgiving Deliveries!

“Hi Julie,  We had a perfect T-day!  Thank you so much, I don’t feel the least bit guilty (well maybe a teeny-weenie bit) that you and your crew hit a home run for us.  All was well with the cooking.  We often can’t count on cooking instructions for high altitudes such as us, therefore, I go the old fashioned way of poking the thigh to see if the juices are still pink, then check the tenderness of the fork insertion.  I think it was pretty right on to the timing you provided in the instructions, at least we did synchronize everything based on that.  Plus we let it sit for like a half an hour before carving.  It typically takes longer up there, and we have done them in those Reynolds cooking bags which split the time in half (or it seems to).  So I have to vote for a brine, it was very, very moist.  This was our first brined turkey, and it was fine without the cooking bag — I did tent it right away to keep from browning excessively.  Well I’m trying to scheme for another brutal, days long kitchen marathon party so I can have my make-up and not my slippers — I’ll be turning it over to you.”  Dori Clapp

“Julie - the food was wonderful and tasty!  Strange thing about those turkeys, but ours sure was good!  We had so much food left over, so everyone went home with food for dinner.  THe stuffing was my favorite!  I will definitely use you again to help me out with cooking!” - Susan Doshier

“OMG - the most amazing Thanksgiving ever.  My family loved all the food. It was the most perfect Thanksgiving ever.  We were ALL saying that.
And I am sure it was because we weren’t all stressed out from preparing all the dishes. Plus we can’t cook as well as you!!
Thank you once again!!” -Lysa Meurer

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