Archive for August, 2009
Guest Writer for Portland Biz Connect e-zine
Sometime recently it dawned on me that as a Chef, I never really thought much about public speaking and writing. I mean, I have had my share of soap boxes, and this blogging thing seems harmless enough, but writing articles and speaking to public utility companies about Sustainability was not something I had previously considered. It’s been fun and interesting and a great process to grow and learn as well.
I had met Megan Doern from the Portland Business Alliance on an Alliance wine tour of Sokol Blosser Winery. During the bus ride we had chatted about the food, wine, the Alliance, and Sustainability. Megan mentioned about the Aliiance e-zine titled Small Biz Connection. She had said the August/September issue would feature agriculture and and sustainable farming. Well… one thing let to another (and a few glasses of wine later) and the next thing I know, I am a writing an article for them!
Film Production Catering
Well it’s been a wild and crazy ride and the action never stops. Crave Catering caters for the TNT Network show Leverage starring Timothy Hutton. What a great crew! Lots of fresh Oregon products and tasty treats were loved by all. Breakfast proved to be ever so popular with our made to order omlet station, fresh brewed Portland Roasting Coffees and short order grill right off the hot truck. Timothy Hutton just had to have our omlet with fresh avocado and home made salsa daily.
Lunches were no joke either, with tons of variety and flavor Crave Catering really lived up to its potential serving Chef Inspired Sustainable World Cuisine. Be it Soul Food, Italian, and Northwest Grill, the compliments kept coming. A special request from Timothy Hutton himself made Wednesday the official Mexican and Southwestern day.
Special thanks to Kyle LeMire, Ann Shimabukuro, Bobby Warburg, and Rachel Lipsey from Old School Craft Services for being such great people to work with…. Until next time!
Summer Parties, Picnics, and Weddings
Beach House Summer Party
Crave’s new picnic menus will guarantee satisfaction for every guest with everything from “Deep South” style pulled pork to our “Backyard Barbeque Menu” with baked macaroni and cheese and finger lickin’ Carolina smoked pork ribs. Executive Chef Tobin Rouse specializes in quality barbeque with his secret barbeque sauce and slow-cooking techniques.
We can do as simple or as much as you need from dropping off chilled fruit salads and hot food at the park to serving and grilling on-site. Check out the link to our picnic menus; add our house made seasonal berry lemonade – your guests will LOVE it!
Call Crave today and check for availability at (503) 224-0370.