Crazy Culinary Fads

Hard to please everyone… As a caterer in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia community, we see a LOT of dietary challenges.  Couples are often faced with the question “how do I choose a menu for my wedding reception that will appeal to all my guests?”  So today we will take the light hearted approach…

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Rediscovered Recipe! New Orleans Sweet Potato, Corn and Jalapeno Bisque

Recovered Recipe from Hurricane Katrina I recently rediscovered this fabulous recipe tucked away in one of my old cookbooks.  As a caterer in the Washington DC metropolitan community, I am constantly on the look out for new and interesting recipes.  Will this work for a wedding reception? How about a heavy appetizer cocktail menu?  Or…

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Veggie Magic!

Oven Roasted Potatoes Hasselbacken I read a lot of cooking literature.  As a caterer in Northern Virginia and Washington DC I am constantly on the lookout for a new recipe. Will this work for a wedding reception?  Can I cater with this or would it be better for personal consumption only? Flipping though a recent…

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Affordable Washington DC Catering

Cream Scones with Dried Cranberries Today’s post celebrates our 300th blog entry at Catering By Teatime, also known as Teatime Delicacies, Inc.  And what better menu to reflect the caterer is our Tea Menu featuring Cream Scones with Dried Cranberry. When I created my company 33 years ago, the name reflected my love of everything…

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Finding Serenity – Catering

Loving My Catering Job Taped next to my computer screen is a quote I came across from www.TodaysGift@Hazelden.info “I didn’t really have a plan for a career, but I learned how to run our business quite successfully one day at a time.” – Joann Reed There can be joyful excitement in the decision to squeeze…

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Family Style Wedding Reception Catering

Looking for something less formal than a seated plated meal for your wedding reception, yet more intimate than a typical buffet style menu?  As a caterer in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia community, we are seeing more requests for Family Style Service.  Catering staff will circulate with passed appetizers and stations during the cocktail…

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Northern Virginia Caterer Rocking Reviews

Miniature Chicken and Waffles As the owner of Catering By Teatime, a local caterer in the Washington DC metropolitan community, I am blessed by the abundance of wonderful reviews left by many of our former clients.   Christie:  “As far as the menu – Ruth created a passed appetizer for us, to honor one of my…

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Heatlhy Menu ideas for 2016

Cooking with Kale and Ancient Grains As a caterer in the Washington DC area, I have heard for years the many benefits of Kale, “the queen of the greens”.  It’s always been a little too Green for me eaten raw, but I have discovered gently sauteed is the way to go.  While enjoying a Sunday…

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Virginia Country Weddings

Catering in Middleburg VA – Middleburg Community Center Sarah and Mark Entrance to Middleburg Community Center   Recently weekend we had the honor of catering the wedding reception of Sarah and Mark at the Middleburg Community Center in Middleburg VA www.middleburgcommunitycenter.com.   An easy hour drive from Washington DC through Virginia countryside.  As printed in their…

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Best Caterer Northern Virginia

Cast and Crew of Catering By Teatime Happy Valentine’s Day from the cast and crew of Catering By Teatime, a Northern Virginia Catering company for 33 years.  Our tag line, “Congratulations!  You have found your perfect caterer!”  Stop the search and let’s start talking. We do have fun.  And that is what your next event…

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Chocolate Weddings!

Chocolate Fudge Truffles aka Death Balls Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and once again our thoughts melt towards Chocolate! Catering By Teatime serves our famous Chocolate Fudge Truffles at many wedding receptions as the perfect chocoholic indulgence. A former client ironically nick named them “Death Balls”. While the February holiday often elicits cravings…

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Eat This Pie NOW!

Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Here’s a Valentine inspired question:  What food could you not live without?  A recent column in the food section of the Washington Post Newspaper www.washingtonpost.com titled “Food We Love” asked editors to provide stories of their favorite food items, memories, can’t live without ideas.  So I ask you readers – what…

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Caterer in Northern Virginia

Old Town Hall Fairfax VA Catering with Catering By Teatime Newly Mr. and Mrs. enjoying a cocktail before dinner   Catering By Teatime is always delighted to cater at one of our favorite Northern Virginia wedding reception venues in the heart of Fairfax City, VA:  Old Town Hall www.weddingsinfairfax.com And what a fantastic bride and…

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Northern Virginia Catering

Teatime’s Staff THE BEST! Staff of Catering By Teatime “Ruth MacBean, pictured center, is the owner of Teatime Delicacies, Inc. Her staff is consistently complimented on their warmth, style, and attention to detail. Whether they are behind the scenes in the kitchen or on the floor serving, Teatime is there to make your most special…

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Crazy Weather Weddings

Let It Snow in our nation’s Capitol It’s official.  Snowmageddon 2016 is bearing down in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia suburbs.  As a caterer originally from northern Maine, every time this threatens to happen, I shrug.  Ok, what’s good to eat then?  Might as well find the silver lining of being home bound for…

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