Anna and Mark's Wedding 04 24 2010

So, today we enjoyed a lovely tasting for Anna and Mark's wedding...
What makes this Wedding stand out is the fact that even though the menu contains over 30 dishes and / or Hord's...It is completely (and utterly) VEGETARIAN.
Greek and med food
Fruit / Cheeseboards / Roasted vegetables
Empanadas w/ Seitan (soy & flour based) "Mock" Beef
Homemade Lasagna w/ Layers of fresh Basil, Marinara, Asiago and Ricotta Cheeses
Mozzarrella Roulades w/ Roasted vegetables and red roasted peppers...
A full ravioli station w/ joining sauces, and the list goes on...
You would not miss the meat at all......For real....
It will be fun to re-create this bounty in April....
We can't wait !!!!!
Thanks for the fun today, guys.......

Happy passover ! And Matzo Brei Recipe

Happy Passover... and Easter to follow......

Yanit will be coming in one day this week to make "Matzo Brei" for the crew (the lucky ones)
Matzo brei is like a scrambled Matzo w/Eggs.

Speaking of Yanit, She will be back decorating with us this wedding season, as will our other event decorators / designers...We've been hoarding decorations to follow this years themes, and color schemes...

The "IN" is light green...Not only do we feel that way, but so do Yanit (one of our Event designers), and Clinton (What Not To Wear).  Stripped Light green and white is even better.... As a matter of fact, our wedding on April 24th, 2010 has that color in their centerpieces.  (These really cool flower looking streams that can double as a street preforming monkey Hat!!!)  Really cool stuff!!!!!!

Matzo brei Recipe:
6 pieces matzo - crumbled into boiling water for 1 minute
strained
then in a lg skillet (or the same pot) add 6 eggs and a little sugar - scramble w/ wooden spoon
Of course, Pam Spray or oil your skillet to avoid Egg sticking!!!!

Top with sprinkled sugar, maple syrup or jam.

Easy Stuff

Nothing is for free....

It seems as if YWC's FREE Dessert giveaway was unsuccessful for everyone.  Pitt Lost, Xavier lost...do we pass the baton off again...............???...................................................................................................................................???

NO !!!

Let's get it together, enjoy the games and move on to our Events!
April is almost a day away, and we know what follows that, May, June, etc...

We had 2 wonderful tastings today.
The first tasting was fun, and the second one-(Let's just say they brought some wine!).  It's always wonderful when so many people travel across the country for a weekend of "Wedding Planning".

Last night (Thursday March 25th) we catered the monroeville chamber of commerce Business after Hours Reception...  There were so many people networking and transferring referrals, that we kept on hearing about "Polpetis" and "Crustinis" and "mini Spinach & mini Potato Knishes"!  We did it!!!
Our staff did wonderfully, and we made many smiles happen.

Happy Passover everyone - Chag pesach Samayach !!!
As always, whenever bread is served by YWC on the eight days of passover, we equally serve matzo.
Enjoy your Seder, if you will be having the passover seder on Monday and/or Tuesday, and enjoy Gefilte Fish w/ Horseradish, Chicken noodle matzo ball soup, brisket, Hard boiled eggs in saltwater, Choroset, and most important - the last night, at the end, on the way over to Dunkin Donuts!!! Ha !!!

The Yes, we cater Basketball squad is looking for 2 more players to form their Catering League team.
Presently, we check out different parks, slip our way into a 3 on 3 with random players, and do what we do best.  2 additional players will give us a full court team, andf a little VALIDITY!!!

Enjoy your weekend...............

Youngest and oldest...

Our most honorable Chef, Chef Sergio Maragni has competition.  The way society ticks is out w/ the old and in with the new...The difference with Yes, We Cater is the nurturing that you do not see too often nowadays.  Chef Sergio, an older gentleman (to say the least) has agreed to take these 3 very new babies and show them the ropes of Pasta making, stretching and drying.  He plans on filling there bottles with the best quality of Olive Oil, and teach them traditional Italian phrases, in order to prep them for their beginners course of Italian 101.

Chef Sergio is an instructor at a local University, and his biggest test is still to come.
A 32 day old, a 14 day old and a 5 day old.  Sergio will teach  and they will learn the art of Italian cooking and hopefully pay attention long enough to absorb more than just Olive Oil.!!!

Chef sergio has such a head start that it'll take 29 years for all of these kids ages (together), to match that of chef sergio.  But, technique?  Endurance?  charisma?  and most importantly, will any of these 3 kids turn out to look like Alan Alda from Mash?

Sergio is a beacon of hope.  A man of wisdom and good looking to some.  He charms the people, and has a heart of gold...These kids are lucky to have the chance to study under him.  Taylor Rose on her 5th day already made a Marinara sauce.  Even more impressive is that Elias John Vallese already assembled a traditional meat sauce in just his 11 the day of life.  The advancements are just a little too freaky...
Gordon ramsay - if you yell at our kids - watch out!!!  We know a guy named darryl who drinks 2 liter bottles of sodas as if it were a toothpick!!!!

We have alot to learn, and our Journey has begun...Thank you Sergio for your wise and kind words...
Just throwing it out there...  Chef Sergio we love you!!!

We had 2 tastings today at yes, we Cater and the groom, who ate alot of food, almost fell asleep in his chair.  The Groom ate, and ate, and satisfied he was.  We had a great time.  The earlier tasting presented a birthday cake to the groom, and that was their go at a cake tasting. So many surprises, we are lucky to be a part of!

Darnet, Pitt lost..But, another chance !!!

So, with many last minute attempts to catch up, and 3 pointers falling, Pitt fell to Xavier...
So, let's add a bit of an extention to the "March Madness" giveaway.. !!!
Pitt fell to Xavier, a very well balanced basketball team.

Any Yes, We Cater Bride (or Groom) that responds to this Blog via comment with their name and Wedding date will be treated to a "Dessert Crepe" station with French Liquor's and Fresh Berries. For your wedding, or social event. chef attended. If..............You post the comment by midnight 3/ 24/2010 and most importantly, Xavier must now win the 2010 Men's Division 1 College basketball Championship.

The baton has been handed off to Xavier, and again, you gotta be in it, to win it!!!

This is for all pre-existing events for the years 2010 or 2011.

We look forward to your replies!!!!
(by the way, the Odds are now 6.25% that you win...)!

Go Xavier!!!

Taylor Rose Grebiner born today 3/19/2010

Chef Donnie and his wife Amanda's daughter is named Taylor Rose - born this morning on a beautiful day!!

So, let's recap -

Abraham Liam Zablow - born 2/18/2010
Elias John Vallese - born 3/8/2010
Taylor Rose Grebiner - born 3/19/2010

You grooms and brides out there have so many good times ahead!

Spring is here.

2 days left, and Pitt won!!!!!

2 days left for any pre-existing YWC brides to comment to the Blog Regarding the free wedding cake if Pitt wins the National Division 1 Championship (Men's Basketball).  They beat oakland today by a huge margin, so they are now in the 32 team field.......
That's a 3% chance you win, and the odds multiply with each Pitt Win!
You better comment w/ your name and wedding date by sunday at midnight!!!!!!!!

You gotta be in it to win it!

ANOTHER YWC BABY !!!

Once again, the blessings continue!

This morning Chef Donnie Grebiner and his wife Amanda were blessed with a 6 LB 1 Oz baby Girl.
That's 3 YWC babies in 29 days, and only Chef Justins is still Due.
I don't want to get the name wrong, so we'll post donnie's babies name later...

The Free Wedding cake, Blog comment is up for grabs for two more days.  just check the blog from 2 or 3 days ago!!!  A chance for a free wedding cake for any bride that comments!

What a beautiful day.......

Congrats to Amanda and Donnie, and baby I forget her name !!!

Jeff wertz is in town this weekend...

YWC Alumn Jeff Wertz is in town this weekend visiting.  He is a YWC "All-Star" from days past.  He is currently deep into his Med School Education.  He goes to shcool in the Philly area, and visits Pgh periodically as he studied undergrad at Pitt.  The last time we saw Jeff was when many of us traveled to Maryland for "Ben Schulmans Bar Mitzvah" 03/2009.

If anyone wants his e-mail address , send me one : yeswecater@hotmail.com

Jeff should still be bald.....

Free wedding cake for current brides...

We just began "blogging" and without actually mentioning it to anyone, we are going to have an awesome giveaway as a test to all of our current Brides (and grooms).  Do you look at our blog, and contribute or comment?

Well, here it goes...

If you are currently reserved with Yes, We Cater Inc. for your wedding in 2010 or 2011, e-mail us that you saw this blog regarding the Pitt Panthers.

Simply e-mail us, and also comment to this blog on our site(with your name and wedding date), and you will have our Pastry Chef make you a FREE 3 tiered Wedding cake of your choice (within reason).

All that has to happen for you to get your free cake, is Pitt MUST win the National Championship in Men's Basketball during March Madness.

Just to re-iterate - Pitt wins the 64 team brackets in 2010, and you comment to this blog by midnight 3/21/10...You get your FREE WEDDING CAKE!!!

This gives you 4 and a 1/2 days to comment.

GO !!!

Expect more "challenges to come" as well.

The recipe we've all been waiting for......

Roasted Red Pepper Coulis......A cool, creamy, refreshing texture for the Roasted pepper.

Roast one red pepper (grill - bake in Oven - or Saute)
add a pinch of sugar
and add 1 cup (8 oz.) Sour cream...Blend....

You can use this as a spread for sandwiches, accompaniment for a steak or beef,
or as someone recently mentioned at one of our wonderful march tastings : "drink it with a straw"!

It's that good !!!

Elias John Vallese

By the way, the young Elias John Vallese (John Jr.) brought spring with him this week !!!
That beaver thing from Punxy had nothing to do with it!

Babies are rolling in at Yes, We Cater...

For any of those curious beings out there, the core of Yes, We Cater has become much sweeter !!! Chef  and co-founder, Mark Zablow and his wife Yanit were blessed with a little baby boy on 2/18/2010.  His name is Abe Liam Zablow...very cool, and built with a butt to hang in a harness while daddy prepares the "traditional" 25 dishes for a wedding or any large-scale event.  At the very least he will bring the women to the kitchen to admire his cheeks...

Also, 18 short days later Mr and Mrs Vallese were blessed with a son of their own on 3/8/2010.  The number 18 stands for Chai (for life) in Hebrew.  We just birthed this number twice in a row...coincidence?
I think not!  The next generation is drinking milk every three hours in a "hard-core" catering conditioning regiment.  Chef Donnie and his wife Amanda are due this week and chef Justin and his Fiancee are due in 3 weeks.  That's 4 within 5 weeks...Importance?

Well, if you were aware of any of these pregnancies, no more sitting and waiting - You now know that these blessings are in full effect.  And if you were not aware of these pregnancies, the relevance is that you should not expect your caterers to be rushing off to any delivery rooms this Wedding season.  We are ready for you!  We are in the middle of tasting season, and boy are we having fun.  The weather is changing and that is an "eye opener" and a "breath of fresh air" for all of those OUTDOOR brides...

We knew there was a sun, and that sun will be out on your wedding day.  We are believers, as you should be too!  Gotta go, catering a Women's shabbaton in Oakland in the morning.  But first, baby feeding at 3:30 AM........................................

MARK ZABLOW, YES, WE CATER INC.