LA Spice Catering http://www.laspicecatering.com Adventurous Custom Catering & Events Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:06:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 President’s Day Pie…Pops! http://www.laspicecatering.com/presidents-day-pie-pops/ http://www.laspicecatering.com/presidents-day-pie-pops/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:06:03 +0000 LA Spice http://www.laspicecatering.com/?p=1075 America has been celebrating President’s Day since 1885, but lets make this year extra special. Enjoy apple, cherry and blueberry-filled pie pops with your family and friends. Just fill two small circular pie crusts with your favorite filling, brush each layer of crust with egg wash and press between a cake pop stick (which you can find at your local cake decoration store or Michaels). Bake them and sprinkle powdered sugar over the tops then serve. So fun and so patriotic!

Happy President’s Day from LA Spice





]]> http://www.laspicecatering.com/presidents-day-pie-pops/feed/ 0 A Taste of History: Artistic Evolution http://www.laspicecatering.com/atasteofhistory/ http://www.laspicecatering.com/atasteofhistory/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:29:20 +0000 LeAnne http://www.laspicecatering.com/?p=1049  We’re “Mad Men” for the Natural History Museum… 

 

We recently catered an event at The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County that highlighted the new exhibit, Artistic Evolution, a part of the larger initiative, Pacific Standard Time: Art in Los Angeles 1945-1980.

Attended by 120 guests, the event focused on a time when the museum was the premiere art venue for the City of Los Angeles. Art historian Dr. Charlotte Eyerman presented an in-depth look at the show’s paintings, drawings, and prints from Los Angeles’ past, including works from artists like John Baldessari, Ed Ruscha, Lee Mullican, and Mel Ramos, pictured here with Steve & LeAnne Schwartz (me!) in front of his picture “The Atom”.



To match the post-war era art displayed throughout the event, we created a retro-50′s vibe focusing on nostalgic eats and mod details.

The Yum:
“Daily News Read All About It” 
Appetizers:
French Onion Dip in Martini Glasses served with Celery, Carrots, and Tomatoes
Swedish Meatballs on Skewers
Classic Deviled Eggs
Lamb Kabobs with Mint Jelly
Signature 1950′s
Drinks:
Classic Martini with Orange Bitters and a Lemon Twist
Old Fashioned with Bourbon, Bitters, with a Sugary Twist of Orange Peel and Cherry
Classic Cosmopolitan with Vodka, Cranberry Juice, and a Squeeze of Lime
“Breaking News…Dinner Time…in the Fin Whale Passage”
Entrees:
Steak Diane, a Sauteed Thinly Sliced Pounded Filet Basted in a Rich Cognac Sauce
Sauteed Chicken Breast Supreme with a Creamy Mushroom-Sherry Sauce
Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and Shaved Parmesan
Peas and Pearl Onion
Macaroni & Cheese
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Chives
Nostalgic 1950′s
Dessert:
Strawberry Pop Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce


The Look:
The event had a retro feel, decorated in black, white, and red accents, surrounded by the amazing natural artifacts of the museum.


The centerpieces of deep red amaryllis and roses created a striking contrast on the black linen and the white of the china and wood chairs.  We even used a retro-elegant napkin fold reminescent of fine dining establishments of the era.


We can’t wait to hear about Pacific Standard Time’s next new art exhibit!
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    It’s that time of the year again.
    The most wonderful time of the year.


    The time when we crave chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
    and the fresh scent of pine and peppermint in our homes.


    Click the following links to discover our favorite sources of inspiration for this holiday season.


    We hope it inspires you too!


]]> http://www.laspicecatering.com/holiday-favorites/feed/ 0 Elegance with a bit of “Cheers” http://www.laspicecatering.com/elegance-bit-cheers/ http://www.laspicecatering.com/elegance-bit-cheers/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:27:08 +0000 LA Spice http://www.laspicecatering.com/?p=917
    How bar-inspired made-to-order stations really {LA}spice things up.



    It’s no secret that people love watching food being made-to-order. It’s like watching an artist make a masterpiece or a scientist create a new invention. Party guests love to chat away, sipping on a signature specialty drink and nibbling on chef-created small plates, personalized to every individual taste.



    The elongated deep wood table top and high bar stools give off a “Cheers” vibe, but with a more elegant look. A bar never fails to emit warmth, comfort, and fun…any time or place in any situation.


    And that’s what is so great about bars. They are a blank canvass that can easily create a new and exciting setting for your party.


    We used the Amalfi bar and bar stools recently at an “End of Summer Bash” in Rolling Hills as a tapas bar, but there are many different uses for a bar at your next party or event:


    Shake your Salad and Martini Station
    Asian Fusion Station with wok, sushi and sake
    Pub Crawl Station with pub-inspired grub and drinks
    Taste of Italy Station with wine tasting and antipasto
    Early Bird Station with mimosas and crepes
    Lets be Kids Again Station with juice cocktails and childhood favorite finger foods
    Mad Men Station with Tom Collins and tonics and tidbits in blankets
    Caffeine Station with coffee-infused drinks and treats
    Girls Only Station with cupcakes and cupcake-inspired cocktails


    Bars hold a relaxing atmosphere where people can catch up with old friends or make new ones. With its community style seating, it’s easy to create an atmosphere where “everybody knows your name”.


    Great additions such as these carnival lights from Town and Country Event Rentals give the bar an intimate and romantic, yet playful look from day until night-time.


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We would like to thank all the readers of the Los Angeles Daily News for voting for LA Spice as the “Best Caterer” of Los Angeles!  We are so excited and honored to win this award for the second year in a row.  After 20 years in the catering business, it is wonderful to know we are still spicy!

 

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Here are a few Fiesta ideas from LA Spice:

 

 

 Bocaditos (Small Bites)

Waiter Served Appetizers

Chorizo, Potato and Goat Cheese Sopes

 Butternut Squash Empanadas with Smoky Tomato Salsa

Ahi Tacos (shown)

 Margarita Chicken & Red Pepper Sliders

 Jerk Chicken & Mango Quesadillas

 Coconut Shrimp with Tamarind Dipping Sauce

 Spicy Beef Skewers with Piri Piri Sauce

 Hand Made Lump Crab Cakes with Key Lime Aioli

 Spicy Shrimp Quesadillas with Mango Mint Sauce

Roasted Corn and Poblano Quesadillas

 Chipotle Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Sour Dough Bread

 Carne Asada Skewers

 Honey Chipotle Shrimp with Pineapple Avocado Salsa in a Tasting Spoon

 Lobster Mini Tacos with Roasted Tomato-Chipotle Salsita

 Wild Mushroom Quesadillas with Crema and Radishes

 Roasted Black Bean & Plantain Empanadas with Chipotle Aioli

 Dry Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Rum Basted Pineapple

 Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken with Pepian Verde Sauce

 Sliced Tomatoes, Avocados and Red Onions With Queso Fresco Vinaigrette

 Watermelon Salad with Serrano Vinaigrette



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Polenta Fries
Pumpkin Curry
Single flower floral designs in orange are quite dramatic. Add to this a vase filled with habanero chilies and you are talking one hot look!



]]> http://www.laspicecatering.com/orange-you-glad-it%e2%80%99s-summer/feed/ 0 Just a Spoonful of Savory http://www.laspicecatering.com/just-a-spoonful-of-savory/ http://www.laspicecatering.com/just-a-spoonful-of-savory/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:59:50 +0000 LeAnne http://www.laspicecatering.com/wp/?p=558 While we love a spoonful of sugar, we are mad about a spoon that is filled with these delectable savory items. They are good medicine for any event!


Spoons – whether contemporary as shown here, porcelain Asian soup spoons or even edible spoons give guests a perfectly portioned bite of heaven.

Crab Ceviche

Scallop Benedict
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